Overview
Norway offers you a unique student experience and Norwegian institutions of
higher education welcome applications sent by qualified students from all over
the world.
the world.
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. Nearly 12 000 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 programmes. You may come to Norway as student through
established exchange programmes, institutional agreements, or as a so called
"free mover", where you arrange the stay by yourself (type of study,
length and financing).
education system, and universities and university colleges are constantly
working to facilitate for international students. Nearly 12 000 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 programmes. You may come to Norway as student through
established exchange programmes, institutional agreements, or as a so called
"free mover", where you arrange the stay by yourself (type of study,
length and financing).
Quality education
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.
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.
Study off the beaten track
In the northern corner of the world you can combine your studies with
exciting outdoor activities, both winter and summer. You can see the Aurora
Borealis ("Northern lights"), experience the midnight sun, fjords and
mountains. Challenge yourself with skiing, white water rafting or climbing. Or
simply enjoy the fresh air, clean water and lots and lots of space. As a
student in Norway you will never be short of possibilities for unique nature
experiences.
exciting outdoor activities, both winter and summer. You can see the Aurora
Borealis ("Northern lights"), experience the midnight sun, fjords and
mountains. Challenge yourself with skiing, white water rafting or climbing. Or
simply enjoy the fresh air, clean water and lots and lots of space. As a
student in Norway you will never be short of possibilities for unique nature
experiences.
Student Visa Requirements
1. Student visa
application form.
application form.
2. Two Residence
Permit forms duly filled in with two passport size photographs and photocopy of
the passport attached.
Permit forms duly filled in with two passport size photographs and photocopy of
the passport attached.
3. A letter of
admission or invitation from an educational institution in Denmark.
admission or invitation from an educational institution in Denmark.
4. Confirmation of
payment of School fees (copy of payment receipt/pay order).
payment of School fees (copy of payment receipt/pay order).
5. Sponsoring letter,
including the sponsor’s Bank Statement/ Proof of financial support/scholarship
during the study in Denmark.
including the sponsor’s Bank Statement/ Proof of financial support/scholarship
during the study in Denmark.
6. Personal
income/bank statement (if applicable).
income/bank statement (if applicable).
7. Documentation of
accommodation in Denmark.
accommodation in Denmark.
8. Original/certified
birth certificate.
birth certificate.
9. Original/certified
marriage certificate (if applicable).
marriage certificate (if applicable).
10. Travel Itinerary
(do not purchase ticket until you receive information to the effect that permit
will be granted).
(do not purchase ticket until you receive information to the effect that permit
will be granted).
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)
Norwegian University of Science and
Technology (NTNU)
Technology (NTNU)
University of Agder (UiA)
University of Bergen (UiB)
University of Nordland (UiN)
University of Oslo (UiO)
University of Stavanger (UiS)
University of Tromsø (UiT)
Specialized university institutions
BI - Norwegian School of Management
Molde University College, Specialized
University in Logistics (HiMolde)
University in Logistics (HiMolde)
NHH - Norwegian School of Economics and
Business Administration
Business Administration
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 specialised university institutions Norway has
two university centers:
two university centers:
University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS)
University Graduate Center at Kjeller (UNIK)
National institutes of the arts
Bergen National Academy of the Arts (KHiB)
Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO)
State university colleges
Akershus University College
Bergen University College
Buskerud University College
Finnmark University College
Gjøvik University College
Harstad University College
Hedmark University College
Lillehammer University College
Narvik University College
Nesna University College
Nord-Trøndelag University College
Oslo University College
Saami University College
Sogn og Fjordane University College
Stord/Haugesund University College
Sør-Trøndelag University College
Telemark University College
Vestfold University College
Volda University College
Østfold University College
Aalesund University College
Private colleges with institutional accreditation
Ansgar School of Theology and Mission
Diakonhjemmet University College (campus Oslo
& Sandnes)
& Sandnes)
Haraldsplass Deaconess University College
(HDUC)
(HDUC)
Lovisenberg Diaconal University College
Norwegian School of Information Technology
(NITH)
(NITH)
Norwegian Teacher Academy (NLA)
Oslo School of Management, Campus Christiania
Queen Maud University College
Private colleges with accredited programmes and courses
Barratt Due Institute of Music
Bergen School of Architecture
Betanien Deaconal University College
Bjørknes College
Norwegian University College for (HLB)
Norwegian College of Dance (DNBH)
Norwegian Eurythmy College
Rudolf Steiner College of Education
Degrees
offered in Norway
offered in Norway
1. Bachelor Degree
2. Master’s Degree
3. Doctoral Degree
Semester Offer
1. Fall Semester: August to December
2. Spring Semester: January to June
Requirements
for Bachelor's Program
A. Academic
1. At least 12 years
of education (HSC equivalent).
of education (HSC equivalent).
B. Language Proficiency
1. If applying for a
course taught in Norwegian or for general acceptance into an institution,
applicants outside of the Nordic countries must meet one of the following
requirements:
course taught in Norwegian or for general acceptance into an institution,
applicants outside of the Nordic countries must meet one of the following
requirements:
a. Successfully
passed 'Norwegian as a second language' from upper secondary school or
passed 'Norwegian as a second language' from upper secondary school or
b. Successfully
passed Level 3 in Norwegian at a university or
passed Level 3 in Norwegian at a university or
c. Successfully
passed one-year study in Norwegian language and society for foreign students
from a university college or
passed one-year study in Norwegian language and society for foreign students
from a university college or
d. successfully
passed test in Norwegian at higher level 'Bergenstesten' with a minimum score
of 450
passed test in Norwegian at higher level 'Bergenstesten' with a minimum score
of 450
2. Where the language
of instruction is English, you require IELTS band score 5.5 to 6.0 or TOEFL CBT
scores 213 or iBT score 79 to 80
of instruction is English, you require IELTS band score 5.5 to 6.0 or TOEFL CBT
scores 213 or iBT score 79 to 80
D. Course Length
1. Bachelor's Degree:
Approx. 3 years of study.
Approx. 3 years of study.
Requirements
for Master's Program
A. Academic
1. At least 15 years
of education.
of education.
B. Language Proficiency
1. If applying for a
course taught in Norwegian, or for general acceptance into an institution,
applicants outside of the Nordic countries must meet one of the following
requirements:
course taught in Norwegian, or for general acceptance into an institution,
applicants outside of the Nordic countries must meet one of the following
requirements:
a. Successfully
passed 'Norwegian as a second language' from upper secondary school or
passed 'Norwegian as a second language' from upper secondary school or
b. Successfully
passed Level 3 in Norwegian at a university or
passed Level 3 in Norwegian at a university or
c. Successfully
passed one-year study in Norwegian language and society for foreign students
from a university college or
passed one-year study in Norwegian language and society for foreign students
from a university college or
d. successfully
passed test in Norwegian at higher level 'Bergenstesten' with a minimum score
of 450
passed test in Norwegian at higher level 'Bergenstesten' with a minimum score
of 450
2. Where the language
of instruction is English, you require IELTS band score 5.5 to 6.0 or TOEFL CBT
score 213 or iBT score 79 to 80
of instruction is English, you require IELTS band score 5.5 to 6.0 or TOEFL CBT
score 213 or iBT score 79 to 80
D. Course Length
1. Master's Degree:
It takes approx. 2 year of study.
It takes approx. 2 year of study.
2. Ph.D. Degree: It
takes approx. 3 to 4 year of study.
takes approx. 3 to 4 year of study.
Subjects for
Bachelor's & Master's Program
Education, Audiology,
Early Childhood Education, Library Sciences, Biotechnology, Occupational
Therapy Programme, Food Science, Specialist Teacher Education, Pharmacy,
Fisheries, Preschool Teacher Education, Physiotherapy, Humanities, Engineering,
Journalism, Law, Art & Design, Agricultural Sciences, Maritime Science,
Medical sciences, Dentistry, Orthopedics, Radiology, Natural Sciences,
Pharmacy, Social Sciences, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Business Studies,
Management Science, Social Work Programme, Nursing, Theology, Occupational
Therapy, Veterinary Medicine etc.
Therapy Programme, Food Science, Specialist Teacher Education, Pharmacy,
Fisheries, Preschool Teacher Education, Physiotherapy, Humanities, Engineering,
Journalism, Law, Art & Design, Agricultural Sciences, Maritime Science,
Medical sciences, Dentistry, Orthopedics, Radiology, Natural Sciences,
Pharmacy, Social Sciences, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Business Studies,
Management Science, Social Work Programme, Nursing, Theology, Occupational
Therapy, Veterinary Medicine etc.
A. Tuition Fees in $US
1. Generally,
universities and state university colleges do not charge tuition fees. It is
true for all levels, including Undergraduate, Masters & Ph.D. programmes. This also applies for
foreign students. However, certain programmes/courses may have fees. Private
institutions normally do charge tuition fees
universities and state university colleges do not charge tuition fees. It is
true for all levels, including Undergraduate, Masters & Ph.D. programmes. This also applies for
foreign students. However, certain programmes/courses may have fees. Private
institutions normally do charge tuition fees
2. In this case,
students will have to pay semester fee of $US 51 to 101 each semester. In order
to take an exam this fee will have to be paid in full.
students will have to pay semester fee of $US 51 to 101 each semester. In order
to take an exam this fee will have to be paid in full.
B. Living & Other
Expense in $US
Expense in $US
The average university
student's budget is approximately $US 1339 per month for one academic year.
This amount should cover most monthly expenses such as housing, food, clothing,
study material, books, transport and social activities etc.
student's budget is approximately $US 1339 per month for one academic year.
This amount should cover most monthly expenses such as housing, food, clothing,
study material, books, transport and social activities etc.
to the University
1. Check with the
departments to see if there is a closing date for your application.
2. You should write
directly to the Institution's Admission Office for detailed application
information and forms.
directly to the Institution's Admission Office for detailed application
information and forms.
3. You can also
download application form from university website.
download application form from university website.
4. Some universities
have an on-line application facility.
have an on-line application facility.
5. Admission Office
will inform you about the documentation, translation, and visa requirements.
will inform you about the documentation, translation, and visa requirements.
6. You should start
at least one year in advance to compile the necessary information and
documentation.
at least one year in advance to compile the necessary information and
documentation.
7. The decision of
the institution is usually announced within approximately six to eight months
of the application deadline.
the institution is usually announced within approximately six to eight months
of the application deadline.
Supporting
Documents
1. Completed
Application Form.
2. Official English
version of all educational certificates including marks sheets.
version of all educational certificates including marks sheets.
3. School/College leaving
certificate.
certificate.
4. English (TOEFL or
IELTS) Language proficiency test documents
IELTS) Language proficiency test documents
5. Photocopy of your
passport.
passport.
A. Medical Insurance
1. If the duration of your stay in Norway is
between 3 to 12 months you should fill in a special form entitling you to health
services coverage in accordance with the National Insurance Scheme.
between 3 to 12 months you should fill in a special form entitling you to health
services coverage in accordance with the National Insurance Scheme.
2. Some institutions provide on campus health
services. The semester card which you receive by semester registration may
entitle you free medical treatment at the institution's student health
services.
services. The semester card which you receive by semester registration may
entitle you free medical treatment at the institution's student health
services.
3. This treatment usually does not apply to
medicines or to medical tests taken off campus. The cost of medicines is only
covered if you are hospitalized, or suffer from a serious disease, and are
member of the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme.
medicines or to medical tests taken off campus. The cost of medicines is only
covered if you are hospitalized, or suffer from a serious disease, and are
member of the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme.
1. A student may work part-time for up to 20
hours per week when a work permit is granted. An application for a work permit
should be accompanied by a statement from the institution confirming that the
work will not affect the study progress. A letter from the employer stating
that the student has a job offer must also be submitted.
hours per week when a work permit is granted. An application for a work permit
should be accompanied by a statement from the institution confirming that the
work will not affect the study progress. A letter from the employer stating
that the student has a job offer must also be submitted.
2. Students are normally allowed to work full
time during semester breaks.
time during semester breaks.
3. Please note that the majority of
institutions do not have on-campus work study schemes, and foreign students
will have to compete on the regular job market.
institutions do not have on-campus work study schemes, and foreign students
will have to compete on the regular job market.
4. Applications for a work permit may be
submitted to the local police station in Norway.
submitted to the local police station in Norway.
1. The job areas are: Cafe, Bar, Summer Job,
Seasonal Job, Industrial Sector, Health Sector, Fishing industry, Shop,
Cleaner, Management, Computing, NGO, Sales, Call Center, Travel, Restaurant,
Internships & Volunteer.
Seasonal Job, Industrial Sector, Health Sector, Fishing industry, Shop,
Cleaner, Management, Computing, NGO, Sales, Call Center, Travel, Restaurant,
Internships & Volunteer.
2. Average wages: Students can earn from $US
7 to $US 22.
7 to $US 22.
1. Students may apply for credit transfer
program at undergraduate or postgraduate level in Norway.
program at undergraduate or postgraduate level in Norway.
2. The maximum amount of credit that may be
granted normally is not greater than 50% of the course.
granted normally is not greater than 50% of the course.
3. Most of the Norwegian universities
consider minimum "B" grade for acceptance.
consider minimum "B" grade for acceptance.
4. You have to submit the following documents
to your target university:
to your target university:
a. Your application form for the
Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework program.
Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework program.
b. Official copies of your academic
transcript.
transcript.
c. Also include an official letter from head
of the school/department of your university, from where you have already
completed the courses.
of the school/department of your university, from where you have already
completed the courses.
d. Detailed course outlines (Official Copy)
including subject descriptions, methods of teaching and assessment, reading
lists, number of hours of teaching etc.
including subject descriptions, methods of teaching and assessment, reading
lists, number of hours of teaching etc.
e. The academic level you are studying (e.g.
First Year, Second Year etc.) f. How many credits you have completed
First Year, Second Year etc.) f. How many credits you have completed
g. An explanation of the grading system used
at your institution.
at your institution.
h. Information on the total units of study
requirement (i.e. how many credits are required) for the completion of the
degree.
requirement (i.e. how many credits are required) for the completion of the
degree.
1. International Scholarship Section (IS) of
the Research Council of Norway.
the Research Council of Norway.
2. Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.
