Study in Norway

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Norway has four universities and ten colleges of university standing, most of which are administered by the state. The Norwegian institutions of higher education can be divided into two sectors: the University sector and the College sector. These institutions have a combined yearly enrollment of more than 68,000 students. The principal university is the University of Oslo; the others are the University of Bergen, the University of Tromsø, and the Technical University of Norway at Trondheim. Teacher-training schools and other higher educational institutions have a combined annual enrollment of more than 80,600.
The universities carry out research and offer university-level instruction at undergraduate, graduate and doctorate levels, leading to academic degrees. They provide research-based education that combines scholastic breadth and high educational standards within a full range of disciplines. The universities also have special responsibility for graduate and research training and for basic research. Basic research, research training and graduate teaching are special priority areas for the universities and university colleges.

The colleges offer programmes lasting from 1 to 4 years. Most programmes are profession-specific, their graduates becoming professional or para-professional personnel in areas such as teaching, engineering, social work, health services, administration, economics, journalism, etc.
The state colleges are also involved in extensive research and development work, and most undergraduate programmes offered by state colleges can easily be transferred to undergraduate degree programmes at universities.

Foreign students are admitted to universities and other institutions of higher education in Norway mainly through international programmes and bilateral agreements with comparable institutions abroad. No tuition fees are charged at any of the Norwegian universities, except special programmes and private and specialised schools. At all public institutions in Norway, higher education is free for international students as well as for Norwegian nationals

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Costs of Study

 

The education is free for all in Norway by law; it costs to live in Norway. No tuition fees are charged at any of the Norwegian universities, except special programs and private and specialized schools. At all public institutions in Norway, higher education is free for both international students as well as for Norwegian nationals.

However, you should take into consideration that living expenses in Norway are higher than in many other countries.

The living cost in Norway is a bit higher than other developed world. Students must plan well to manage their living cost in Norway. Students in all universities have to pay for their food, housing, clothes, social life, and so on. Living costs vary according to the type of housing, eating habits, and social activities you choose to do. Living costs for a single student per month average USD 800 in Norway.

To obtain a residence permit for educational purposes, you must prove that you are able to support yourself while studying. Student can work part-time up to 20 hours per week in Norway to support their living cost.Students must be able to finance their own studies for other resources.

 

Financial Aid/Scholarships

 

There are several financial aid and scholarships available for international students in Norway. However the competition is high to obtain these scholarships and financial aid. It depends upon the student's academic background, their origin country, and the course they choose to get any kind of financial aid and scholarships.

There are Norwegian government's national programs as well as various other programs offered by private and non-profit making organizations to provide scholarship and other types of funding for international students to support their study and stay in Norway. The Norwegian Center for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU) is a public administrative body under the Ministry of Education and Research in Norway that promotes international cooperation in education and research and also administrates several programs where international students are eligible for financial support.

 

The various scholarship and financial aid programs available in Norway are:

Quota Scheme

Each year, to promote the internationalization in higher education, the Norwegian government provides full scholarships for 1100 international students. It is provided to 800 international students from developing countries and 300 international students from Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Generally, this scholarship is provided to Masters and Ph. D level courses taught in English. Several universities and universities colleges of Norway are allocated the quota to provide funding to international students. The application deadline for quota scheme scholarship depends upon the institution, level of study and course chosen. To learn more about the Quota Scheme, eligibility to apply, and to find out which courses are available under this scheme, contact us.

Norwegian Government Scholarships

Norwegian Government Scholarship is provided by Norwegian Government each year to advanced international students and young talented researchers with the aim to promote good relationship and coordination between Norwegian and foreign students. It is provided through the Norwegian International Scholarship Section (IS) of the Research Council. This scholarship is available to all areas of academic studies, including applied and performing arts.

This scholarship is not provided for the whole period of completion of degree in Norway, instead it is intended to finance a temporary stay of international student up to one academic year. To learn more about this scholarship, and eligibility to apply, contact us.

Beside these scholarships and financial aid programs, following other programs are available for international students to support their education in Norway.

- Norad's Program for Master Studies (NOMA)

- Fellowship Program for Studies in the High North

- Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Program

- The Norwegian State Educational Load fund

 

Admissions

 

The Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) is responsible for admission in Norway as they determine the minimum requirements to admit international student. Admission Requirements, Application Procedures and Deadlines for submitting application may vary according to university, program chosen, and level of study in Norway.

 

Admission Requirements

Admission requirement in Norway varies according to program chosen and the level of study. The requirements for admission are listed with respect to study level below:

 

Specific Requirements

Different universities have their own specific requirements regarding academic performance, ability, language, etc. To study the specific subject, student may need additional requirements. Students are requested to visit the respective university’s website where they intend to study and look for University's requirements for their indented course as the requirements may vary from subject to subject and university to university.

Under Graduate Level and Post Graduate Level

General Requirements

General Admission requirements for Undergraduate (Bachelors) and Postgraduate (Masters) level in Norway are:

1. Student must have completed an internationally recognized higher secondary education which must be equivalent to Norwegian secondary school.
2. Student must have completed an internationally recognized bachelor's degree level that includes the course which is equal to at least one and half year of full time studies in a same subject matter for which student have applied.
3. Student must show proficiency in English by taking test like IELTS and TOEFL. However, this applies only if English isn't the first language of the student.
4. Student from some countries may also need to complete one year of studies at the university level.
5. Student intending to study courses taught in Norwegian language must show proficiency in Norwegian Language as well.

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines in Norway for international students is between ‘January 15 to March 15’ in general. However, the deadline may vary according to institutions, chosen subjects, and the level of study. So, students are requested to contact respective university or college for further detail on their application deadlines and other requirements.

 

Documents Required for Admission in Norway

Student must submit:
1. Academic certificates to show that their qualification is eligible for their further studies in Norway.
2. Bio-Data including personal information, academic qualification, working experiences and references.
3. Two letters of recommendation in English from their teacher regarding their character and previous studies.

 

For further queries regarding admission, please contact us - we are always at your service.

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