Study in Norway Overview

Study in Norway

Most Scandanavian countries have a tradition of being strong in higher education, and Norway is no exception. Here is a guide, if studying abroad in mainland Europe's northernmost nation appeals to you.
Completing a university degree is often considered to be an expensive endeavour and tuition fees are usually making up the bulk part of the cost. Norwegian universities and state university colleges as a rule do not charge tuition fees for international students. However, you should take into consideration that living expenses in Norway are higher than in many other countries.
Norway is one of the most equal nations of the world in terms of wealth, and also enjoys one of the highest levels of GDP per capita. It is also a world leader in research & development, has four universities in the 2012/13 QS World University Rankings – the University of Oslo (111), University of Bergen (145), the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (289), and the University of Tromso (304).
Known for its stunning natural beauty and winter sports scene, Norway attracts a lot of outdoor enthusiasts.  Norway s also renowned for contributions to art and culture - it is, after all, the homeland of hugely influential figures such as playwright Henrik Ibsen and painter Edvard Munch - and to innovations in contemporary design and architecture.
Studyinnorway.no says:

Norwegian universities and state university colleges as a rule do not charge tuition fees for international students. However, students will need to pay a semester fee of NOK 300-600 ($50-100) each semester.

This is applicable for all levels, including undergraduate studies, Masters programmes and Ph.D. programmes. Note that some state universities and university colleges may have tuition fees for a few specialized programmes. Typically these programmes are at the Masters level.

Most private institutions have tuition fees for all their programmes and courses. But the fees are usually significantly lower than those of comparable studies in most other countries. Also, foreign students don’t pay higher tuition fees than Norwegian students.

Cost of Studying in Norway: You should take into consideration that living expenses in Norway are higher than in many other countries.  Living expenses would amount to 89.000 NOK ($15,000) per year.

Tuition Free University in Norway

"Nothing is for free" is a saying that is true in many cases even in free town, but in Norway it is possible to get quality education without having to pay tuition fees. If certain prerequisites are met you could also be eligible for financial support that can pay for your living expenses. Through various fellowship programmes, scholarship schemes or student loans, international students can receive funding for a full degree or a limited number of semesters.
As one of the first countries to engage in the Bologna Process, which aims to make European higher education systems more compatible, Norway is telling the world it's serious about education and encouraging study abroad.
Norway offers more than 170 master's programs taught in English, and many English-taught undergraduate programs.
Your capacity to financially support your stay in Norway will depend on several factors:
- your current country of legal residency
- your current home institution
- your previous education
- what institution/degree/subject area you are seeking admission to
We recommend that you first contact the International Office at your home university to see if institutional agreements with a Norwegian institution exist. Also, check scholarships in Norway to see if you are eligible for support through any programmes or schemes
List of Universities in Norway
Aalesund University College
Oslo and Akershus University Colloege of Applied Sciences
Buskerud University College
Bergen University College
BI Norwegian Business School
Finnmark University College
Gjøvik University College
Harstad University College
Hedmark University College
Lillehammer University College
MF Norwegian School of Theology
Molde University College – Specialized University in Logistics
Bergen Academy of Art & Design, Norway
Narvik University College
Nesna University College
NLA University College
Nord-Trøndelag University College
Norwegian Academy of Music
Norwegian School of Economics (Norges Handelshøyskole – NHH)
Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
Norwegian School of Veterinary Science
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Oslo School of Architecture and Design
Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences
Ostfold University College
Sámi University College
Sør-Trøndelag University College (HiST)
Sogn og Fjordane University College
Stord/Haugesund University College
The University Centre in Svalbard
UNIK University Graduate Center
University of Agder (UiA)
University of Bergen
University of Nordland – formally Bodø University College
University of Oslo (UiO)
University of Stavanger (UiS)
University of Tromsø (UiT)
Vestfold University College
Volda University College

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This pieces of information provided herein are based on research across the internet. Despite strong effort to avail you with accurate information, the university and authorities concern can alter, update, and remove information at any time so I suggest you always contact relevant authorities and individual institutions concerned for latest and more specific information. Therefore I shall not be held liable for misuse, misapplication and misinterpretation of information contained herein.