Study in Norway

Norway’s public universities offer English-taught master’s degrees in a safe, well-organised country surrounded by remarkable nature. Since 2023, students from outside Europe pay tuition, and living costs are high, so careful budgeting matters.

• English-taught master’s degrees

  Most international programmes are master’s degrees taught fully in English.

• Energy, marine and climate sciences

  Strengths in petroleum and renewable energy, marine science, and climate and Arctic research.

• Small classes, open teachers

  Teaching is informal, and students work closely with their lecturers.

• Remarkable nature

  Mountains, fjords and the coast are close to every university city.

Also on our list

• BI Norwegian Business School
• NHH Norwegian School of Economics
• Nord University
• Oslo Metropolitan University
• University of Agder
• University of South-Eastern Norway
• University of Stavanger
• Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

• August

  Classes start

  August

  Apply

  October to December

  The main intake. Deadlines for applicants from outside Europe are often around 1 December.

• January

  Classes start

  January

  Apply

  Varies by programme

  Offered by very few programmes.

TuitionAt public universities, for students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland.

NOK 130,000 to 340,000 a year

Living costsIncluding rent. Oslo costs the most.

NOK 13,000 to 17,000 a month

Proof of fundsFor 2026 to 2027, on top of tuition, deposited before the permit is granted.

NOK 170,368 a year

• English

  • IELTS Academic 6.5 overall for most master’s programmes
  • TOEFL iBT also accepted

• Academic

  • Master’s: a relevant bachelor’s degree of at least three years, with the subject credits each programme sets
  • Bachelor’s: few programmes are taught in English, and most need Norwegian

• Study permit

  • Admission to a full-time programme
  • Funds in a Norwegian bank account or the university’s deposit account
  • Proof of somewhere to live

1. 01

   Choose programmes, a year ahead

   Deadlines for applicants from outside Europe come early, often in December.

2. 02

   Take an English test

   IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBT.

3. 03

   Apply

   Directly to each university, with your certificates, transcripts and English score.

4. 04

   Accept your offer and pay

   Pay the first tuition instalment and deposit your living costs with the university.

5. 05

   Apply for the study permit

   Online to UDI, then hand in your documents and fingerprints at the visa centre in Dhaka.

6. 06

   Collect your residence card

   Register with the police in Norway soon after you arrive.

• While you study

  Up to 20 hours a week during term, and full time during holidays.

• After you graduate

  A permit of up to a year to look for skilled work, after you complete your degree in Norway.