Free tuition for all. World's highest quality of life. Fjords and innovation in equal measure.
FREE
Tuition (all)
20k+
Intl Students
#1
Human Dev. Index
5
Nobel Institutions
Norway funds world-class universities entirely from oil wealth — and international students benefit too.
Public universities charge zero tuition — for all nationalities. Norway's oil fund subsidises the entire education system. Pay only a small semester student union fee (~€50).
NTNU and University of Oslo rank in global top 200. Norway leads in Arctic research, marine science, petroleum engineering, and renewable energy globally.
Work 20hrs/week during studies. Post-graduation, apply for a job seeker permit to stay and find work in one of Europe's highest-wage economies.
Over 800 programs taught in English across Norwegian universities — growing every year. No Norwegian required to study. Most Norwegian students also speak fluent English, making integration effortless.
Top-ranked globally for safety, healthcare, and wellbeing. Student welfare organisations (Studentsamskipnad) provide subsidised housing, canteens, sports, and counselling at every university.
Active partnerships with leading Norwegian universities across all disciplines.
Univ. of Oslo
Oslo · QS #177
EEC Partner ✓NTNU Trondheim
Trondheim · QS #270
EEC Partner ✓Univ. of Bergen
Bergen · QS #351
EEC Partner ✓UiT Arctic Univ.
Tromsø · Top 500
EEC Partner ✓BI Oslo (Business)
Oslo · Top business
Open for appsNMBU Ås
Ås · Life sciences
Open for appsUniv. of Stavanger
Stavanger · Energy
Open for appsOsloMet
Oslo · Applied sci.
Open for appsPublic universities in Norway charge no tuition — for any nationality. A small semester fee (~€50–70) covers student welfare services including sports, healthcare, and legal aid.
Bachelor's (Public)
FREE
~€60 semester fee
All nationalities welcome
Covers welfare services
Master's (Public)
FREE
~€60 semester fee
Zero tuition at public unis
Incl. student transport discounts
Private / MBA
€5–25k
per year
BI Business School varies
Confirm with institution
Note: living costs in Norway are high. Budget carefully — free tuition doesn't mean cheap living.
Norway offers targeted scholarships for international students, particularly at Master's and PhD level. EEC identifies funding before application.
NORPART Scholarship
Norwegian Partnership Programme for Global Academic Cooperation — funds student exchange and joint degrees between Norway and partner countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
University Research Fellowships
NTNU, UiO, and UiB offer paid research fellowships (stipend) for exceptional Master's and PhD applicants. These cover living costs and include a salary-level monthly stipend.
Erasmus+
Norway participates in Erasmus+ as an associated country. EU partner university students can study in Norway on Erasmus+ grants covering travel and part of living costs.
Norwegian universities operate on two semesters. Autumn (August) is the primary intake. Spring (January) is available for some programs but limited.
Autumn Semester
Aug start — all programs
Spring Semester
Jan start — limited
Most programs only available in Autumn. Apply via Samordna opptak (coordinated admissions) or directly to the university.
Norway is expensive — the trade-off for free tuition. Oslo is priciest; Bergen and Trondheim are more manageable. Student welfare organisations offer subsidised housing and food.
Oslo
€1,500
estimated per month
Bergen
€1,200
estimated per month
Trondheim / Tromsø
€1,100
estimated per month
Apply for student housing through the welfare organisation (Studentsamskipnad) immediately — it fills fast and is significantly cheaper than private rentals.
Receive your admission letter from a Norwegian university. EEC manages the entire application process including statement of purpose and document preparation.
EEC supports your application
Submit your student residence permit via UDI (Norwegian Directorate of Immigration) online portal. Fee: ~€620. Attach admission letter and financial documentation.
Processing: 4–12 weeks
Show funds of at least NOK 137,907 (~€12,000) per year. Bank statements or a sponsorship letter covering the full academic year. Norwegian Student Loan Fund loan confirmation also accepted.
NOK 137,907 required
Arrive in Norway and collect your residence permit card at a police district office. Register your address and get your Norwegian ID number (D-number) — required for banking and work.
EEC handles all prep
Typical requirements across Norwegian universities. Exact thresholds vary by institution and program.
Required Funds
€12,000
per year (NOK 137,907) in bank statements or confirmed loan
Work Rights
20 hrs
per week during studies; full-time in holidays
Key Documents
Admission letter
Bank statements (3 months)
Passport (valid 3 months past study end)
Health insurance
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