Study in Norway
Norway’s public universities are free for EU students. Almost all bachelor’s degrees are taught in Norwegian.
Corinia finds the universities in Norway that fit your record and checks the exact requirements of each programme you choose. Get started free
Tuition
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss pay tuition; Norway, EU/EEA and Switzerland students are exempt at public institutions.
“Students from Norway, Switzerland and countries in the EU/EEA area are exempted from paying tuition fees at public higher educational institutions.”
How to apply
Check the GSU list
The GSU list shows what schooling from each country is needed for general entry. Some countries need a year of university study on top of school.
Prove your Norwegian
Bachelor’s degrees in Norwegian require a recognised language test. A one-year language course in Norway is the usual path.
Apply through Samordna opptak or the university
Applicants with Norwegian documentation use the national service. Many international applicants apply to the university directly, with earlier deadlines.
Look at English-taught options
A small number of bachelor’s degrees are in English, mostly at private or specialised institutions.
Cost
Public universities charge no tuition to EU, EEA and Swiss students. Since 2023 students from other countries pay tuition. Living costs are high for everyone.
Language
Norwegian for nearly all bachelor’s study. English alone is rarely enough at this level.
Good to know
Non-EU students must document a set amount of funds for each year to get a study permit.
Official sources: Study in Norway · Samordna opptak
Universities Corinia covers in Norway
Corinia matches you against these, then checks the exact programme on the university’s own pages.
- NHH Norwegian School of EconomicsBergen
- Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyTrondheim
- University of BergenBergen
- University of OsloOslo
- BI Norwegian Business SchoolOslo
- Norwegian University of Life SciencesÅs
- UiT The Arctic University of NorwayTromsø
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