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Study in Norway

Outstanding research environment and quality of life, with strengths in energy and marine science.

Why Norway

What makes Norway worth considering

Norway offers a research-intensive education system with small cohorts and close supervisor contact. It is particularly strong in energy, marine technology and environmental science. Living costs are high, so financial planning matters.

Research intensity

Small cohorts and unusually direct access to professors and research groups.

Energy and marine science

World-leading expertise in petroleum, renewable energy and marine technology.

English-taught master's

Most master's programmes at public universities are taught in English.

Quality of life

Consistently near the top of global human development and safety rankings.

Flat academic culture

Informal, collaborative supervision with little hierarchy.

Job-seeker permit

Graduates can apply for a residence permit to seek skilled work.

Key facts

Tuition (public)	Non-EU students pay tuition since 2023 — typically NOK 130,000–250,000 per year
Living cost	Approximately NOK 12,000–15,000 per month
Financial proof	Approximately NOK 151,690 per year
Intakes	August (main); very limited January entry
Language	English-taught master's widely available
Work while studying	20 hours per week during term
Post-study stay	Job-seeker residence permit for graduates
Visa type	Norwegian student residence permit

Indicative figures — tuition, living costs and visa funds are revised periodically. We confirm current numbers during counselling.

Popular courses

Petroleum EngineeringRenewable EnergyMarine TechnologyEnvironmental ScienceComputer ScienceNaval ArchitectureArctic StudiesData SciencePublic HealthAquacultureCivil EngineeringPeace and Conflict Studies

Top universities in Norway

University of Oslo
NTNU Trondheim
University of Bergen
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Norwegian University of Life Sciences
BI Norwegian Business School
University of Stavanger
University of Agder

Background

About Norway

Country facts

Norway is a Nordic country of about 5.5 million people, occupying the western part of the Scandinavian peninsula with a long Atlantic coastline. Norwegian is the official language, English is very widely spoken, and Oslo is the capital.

Higher education system

Norwegian higher education comprises universities, specialised university institutions and university colleges, most of them state-run. Degrees follow the Bologna structure. Teaching emphasises independent work, seminars and research participation.

Admission requirements

Relevant bachelor's degree meeting the GSU list requirements for your country
IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90
Documented subject prerequisites for technical programmes
Motivation letter and CV
Proof of funds in a Norwegian deposit account
Guaranteed accommodation for the study period

Student visa — Norway

Apply for a Norwegian student residence permit through UDI. You must transfer the required funds into a Norwegian bank deposit account or the university's account before your application is assessed. Processing commonly takes two to three months.

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