Norway
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350+ English-taught programmes open to international students
€8,500 – €25,500/ year
Tuition fee (about NOK 100,000 – 300,000+)
Post-Study Work
12-month work permit after graduation
Why Choose Norway?
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High-Quality Academic System & Innovation
Norwegian universities rank highly worldwide for academic excellence, innovative teaching and cutting-edge research. Learning is practical and student-centred, with a flat hierarchy between professors and students that encourages critical thinking and independent research.
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300+ English-Taught Master's Programmes
Most undergraduate programmes are taught in Norwegian, but Norway offers over 300 English-taught Master's programmes in high-demand fields such as Renewable Energy, Maritime Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Sustainability, Business Administration and Social Sciences.
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High Quality of Life & Safety
Norway regularly ranks among the top countries in the UN Human Development Index and the World Happiness Report. Clean cities, reliable public services, strong social welfare and a very low crime rate make it one of the safest places to study.
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Strong Career Prospects
Norway has a robust, specialised job market with high wages and strong employee protections. Sectors like IT, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Maritime and Offshore Technology, Finance and Healthcare actively look for skilled international talent.
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Work While You Study
Non-EU students with a valid study permit can work part-time for up to 20 hours a week during term, and full-time during official university breaks, which helps cover a good share of living costs.
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English Is Widely Spoken
Norwegian is the official language, but over 90% of Norwegians speak fluent English. You can manage banking, transport, housing and shopping without learning Norwegian first.
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12-Month Post-Study Work Permit
After graduating with a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD, non-EU students can apply for a 12-month job-seeker permit to stay in Norway and find work in their field.
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Entry Requirements
Study in Norway – Entry Requirements
Admission & Visa Process
Follow our straightforward 6-step process to secure admission at your dream university in Norway.
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University Application & Offer Letter 🎓
- Choose a programme: Apply directly to an accredited public or private university in Norway, usually through its online portal between October and December for the August intake.
- Meet entry criteria: A recognised Bachelor's degree (for Master's applicants), or high school credentials plus 1–2 years of higher education (for Bachelor's applicants, under the GSU list), along with English proof (IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL 90+).
- Get admitted: Receive your official Letter of Admission.
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Student Visa & Travel 🛂
- Deposit funds: Transfer the required living allowance (about NOK 150,000–170,000 per academic year) into the university's deposit account.
- Apply for a UDI study permit: Submit your application online through the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI), pay the fee (about NOK 5,300) and register your biometrics at the embassy or VFS.
- Fly & settle in: Once approved, book your flight, collect your keys at student housing (SiO, Sammen, Sit), and attend your police appointment to receive your residence card.
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Study & Part-Time Work 💼
- Complete your degree: Keep up good academic progress in your 2-year Master's or 3-year Bachelor's programme.
- Part-time work: Work up to 20 hours a week during term, and full-time (40 hours a week) during official semester breaks.
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Graduation & Job-Seeker Permit 🔍
Earn your degree.
- Job-seeker permit: Before your student permit expires, apply to UDI for a 12-month job-seeker permit to stay in Norway and look for qualified work.
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Get a Skilled Job & Switch Permits 🏢
- Secure employment: Get a full-time job offer relevant to your degree that meets UDI's minimum salary threshold (about NOK 450,000–530,000+ a year, depending on the position).
- Skilled worker permit: Switch from the job-seeker permit to a skilled worker residence permit sponsored by your employer.
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Work 3 Years & Secure Permanent Residence (PR) 🏡
Work continuously on a skilled worker permit for 3 full years.
You must also:
- Language test: Pass the oral Norwegian test (minimum A2 or B1 level).
- Social studies test: Pass the Samfunnskunnskap test.
- Finances: Show you are self-sufficient, with no social welfare support in the previous 12 months.
- PR granted: Receive your permanent residence permit, giving you the right to live and work in Norway indefinitely.
Years spent on a student permit do not count toward permanent residence.
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