Internationalization is a priority within all sectors of the Norwegian education system, and universities and university colleges are constantly working to facilitate for international students. Around 15 000 foreign nationals are currently enrolled at Norwegian institutions of higher education. International students may apply for admission to a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. You may come to Norway as student through established exchange programs, institutional agreements or as a so called “free mover”, where you arrange the stay by yourself (type of study, length and financing).
With a wide range of high quality courses and great flexibility, Norwegian institutions prove to be an ideal study destination. From vocational subjects to postgraduate and doctorate level, there are plenty of opportunities for students to fulfill their ambitions. You will also benefit from the informal atmosphere at Norwegian universities and university colleges, where teachers are easily approachable and tuition often takes place in small groups. Most institutions also have well equipped computer facilities with free Internet access.
The estimated the cost of living for students to range from NOK 50,000 to 200,000 per year. This amount includes food, accommodation and transport.
At least 6 months prior to the commencement of the program.
> Aerospace Control Engineering
> Business
> Biology
> Biomedicine
> Public Health
> Computer Science
> Civil and Constructional Engineering
> Coastal Ecology
> Electrical Power Engineering
> Energy and Environmental Technology
> Environmental Science
> Environmental Law
> Fine Arts
> Geology
> Global Management
> Global Development and Planning – Specialisation in Development Management
> Human Rights and Multiculturalism
> Industrial Engineering
> Industrial IT and Automation
> Information and Communication Technology
> International Business
> Innovation and Technology Management
> Management Information Systems
> Marine Biotechnology
> Maritime Management (Technical commercial specialization)
> Mathematics
> Mechatronics
> Molecular Sciences
> MSc Business Administration, specialisation in Analytical Finance
> MSc Business Administration, specialisation in International Business
> Multimedia and Educational Technology
> Music Performance, Western Classical Music
> Micro and Nano Systems Technology
> Optometry and visual science
> Optometry and visual science (Industry Master)
> Physics
> Public Health
> Process Technology
> Popular Music
> Popular Music– Music Business and Management
> Renewable energy
> Statistics
> Smart Systems Integrated Solutions
> Systems Engineering (Industry master)
> Tourism Studies
> Visual Anthropology
List of some famous tuition free Universities :
Category A
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
University of Agder (UiA)
University of Bergen (UiB)
University of Nordland (UiN) (formerly Bodø University College)
University of Oslo (UiO)
University of Stavanger (UiS)
University of Tromsø (UiT)
Category B
Specialized university institutions :
Norwegian Business School (formerly Norwegian School of Management)
Molde University College, Specialized University in Logistics (HiMolde)
NHH – Norwegian School of Economics
Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH)
Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH)
Norwegian School of Veterinary Science
MF – Norwegian School of Theology
Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO)
School of Mission and Theology
In addition to the specialized university institutions Norway has two university centers:
University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS)
University Graduate Center at Kjeller (UNIK)
Category C
National institutes of the arts
Bergen Academy of Art and design (KHiB)
Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO)