Study in Norway
96% visa acceptance, 70+ institutions, and a two-year post-study work visa. Tuition for non-EU students runs NOK 80,000–250,000 a year.
Top universities
| University | QS 2026 | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oslo | 119 | NOK 180,000–280,000 |
| University of Bergen | 199 | NOK 80,000–180,000 |
| NTNU Trondheim | 267 | NOK 90,000–170,000 |
| UiT The Arctic University | 481 | NOK 80,000–150,000 |
| Norwegian University of Life Sciences | 1201–1400 | NOK 80,000–140,000 |
| University of Stavanger | 1401+ | NOK 80,000–130,000 |
Programmes and what they cost
Non-EU rates. Public and private institutions are priced very differently — check which one you are looking at.
| Route | Tuition | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelors | NOK 80,000–180,000/yr | 3 years |
| Masters (MS) | NOK 90,000–280,000/yr | 2 years |
Costs, visa and rules
Visa and permits
After you arriveRenew through UDI at least three months before expiry.
How to apply, step by step
- 1Open the Norwegian account early
The funds have to be sitting there before the permit is granted — this is the step that delays people.
- 2Hit the December deadline
August start, with non-EU deadlines usually closing on 1 December.
- 3Meet the English bar
IELTS 6.5.
- 4Plan the work visa now
Student years do not count toward permanent residence, so the post-study job matters more here than elsewhere.
Working and staying on
2-year job-seeker visa
3 years on a work visa. Student time does not count.
What to know before you apply
Funds must sit in a Norwegian bank account before the permit is granted — plan this months ahead.
Student years do not count toward permanent residence; only work-visa years do.
Renew your permit through UDI at least three months before expiry.
Scholarships
Other destinations
Applying for the next intake?
Deadlines close months before term starts. Get your timeline mapped this week.