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Norway offers high-quality universities and an outstanding quality of life, with fjords, mountains, the midnight sun in summer and snowy winters.

FindMyUni lists 396 English-taught programmes at 30 universities in Norway (30 bachelor's, 319 master's, 47 PhD).

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University of Bergen logo

University of Bergen

Flag of NorwayBergen, Norway

  • Art, Design & Media
  • Business & Management
  • Computer Science & IT
  • +6

37 programmesView university

University of Oslo logo

University of Oslo

Flag of NorwayOslo, Norway

  • Art, Design & Media
  • Business & Management
  • Computer Science & IT
  • +6

29 programmesView university

Studying at a university in Norway

Most bachelor's and master's programmes start in August. EU/EEA applicants usually apply by February or March, while non-EU/EEA applicants typically apply between October and December of the previous year. For a master's, you may need to show at least one and a half years of study in a related subject.

Tuition fees and cost of living in Norway

EU/EEA students do not pay tuition at public universities. Since 2023, other students pay fees, typically 130,000 to 400,000 NOK a year (about €11,000 to €35,000), depending on the university and subject. All students pay a student association fee of up to about 700 NOK a semester.

Norway is one of Europe's most expensive countries. The official student living estimate, which visa applicants must show they can cover, is about 140,000 NOK (around €12,000) a year, and real costs are usually higher.

Top reasons to study in Norway

  1. 1

    Free for EU/EEA students

    No tuition at public universities.

  2. 2

    Quality of life

    Safe, well-organised and close to nature.

  3. 3

    Nature

    Fjords, mountains and skiing on your doorstep.

Study programmes in Norway

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Student cities in Norway

All 24 cities in Norway

Guides for Norway

Studying in Norway: common questions

Can I study in Norway in English?

Yes. FindMyUni lists 396 English-taught programmes at 30 universities in Norway (30 bachelor's, 319 master's, 47 PhD).

How much does it cost to study in Norway?

EU/EEA students do not pay tuition at public universities. Since 2023, other students pay fees, typically 130,000 to 400,000 NOK a year (about €11,000 to €35,000), depending on the university and subject. All students pay a student association fee of up to about 700 NOK a semester.

Which universities in Norway offer the most English-taught programmes?

University of Tromsø – The Arctic University of Norway, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), University of Bergen, University of Oslo, Norwegian University of Life Sciences. FindMyUni lists 30 universities in Norway in total.

Which cities in Norway have the most English-taught programmes?

Oslo (101), Bergen (57), Tromsø (50), Trondheim (41), Ås (27).

Universities in Norway

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