Free Tuition Universities in Norway

Study in Norway

Most Scandanavian countries have a tradition of being strong in higher education, and Norway is no exception. Here is a guide, if studying abroad in mainland Europe's northernmost nation appeals to you.

Completing a university degree is often considered to be an expensive endeavour and tuition fees are usually making up the bulk part of the cost. Norwegian universities and state university colleges as a rule do not charge tuition fees for international students. However, you should take into consideration that living expenses in Norway are higher than in many other countries.

Norway is one of the most equal nations of the world in terms of wealth, and also enjoys one of the highest levels of GDP per capita. It is also a world leader in research & development, has four universities in the 2012/13 QS World University Rankings – the University of Oslo (111), University of Bergen (145), the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (289), and the University of Tromso (304).

Known for its stunning natural beauty and winter sports scene, Norway attracts a lot of outdoor enthusiasts.  Norway s also renowned for contributions to art and culture - it is, after all, the homeland of hugely influential figures such as playwright Henrik Ibsen and painter Edvard Munch - and to innovations in contemporary design and architecture.

Studyinnorway.no says:

Norwegian universities and state university colleges as a rule do not charge tuition fees for international students. However, students will need to pay a semester fee of NOK 300-600 ($50-100) each semester.

This is applicable for all levels, including undergraduate studies, Masters programmes and Ph.D. programmes. Note that some state universities and university colleges may have tuition fees for a few specialized programmes. Typically these programmes are at the Masters level.

Most private institutions have tuition fees for all their programmes and courses. But the fees are usually significantly lower than those of comparable studies in most other countries. Also, foreign students don’t pay higher tuition fees than Norwegian students.

Cost of Studying in Norway: You should take into consideration that living expenses in Norway are higher than in many other countries.  Living expenses would amount to 89.000 NOK ($15,000) per year.

Tuition Free University in Norway

"Nothing is for free" is a saying that is true in many cases even in free town, but in Norway it is possible to get quality education without having to pay tuition fees. If certain prerequisites are met you could also be eligible for financial support that can pay for your living expenses. Through various fellowship programmes, scholarship schemes or student loans, international students can receive funding for a full degree or a limited number of semesters.

As one of the first countries to engage in the Bologna Process, which aims to make European higher education systems more compatible, Norway is telling the world it's serious about education and encouraging study abroad.

Norway offers more than 170 master's programs taught in English, and many English-taught undergraduate programs.

Your capacity to financially support your stay in Norway will depend on several factors:

- your current country of legal residency

- your current home institution

- your previous education

- what institution/degree/subject area you are seeking admission to

We recommend that you first contact the International Office at your home university to see if institutional agreements with a Norwegian institution exist. Also, check scholarships in Norway to see if you are eligible for support through any programmes or schemes

List of Universities in Norway( in Alphabetical Order)

The list is much so I will discuss just two of the Universities

Aalesund University College

Oslo and Akershus University Colloege of Applied Sciences

Buskerud University College

Bergen University College

BI Norwegian Business School

Finnmark University College

Gjøvik University College

Harstad University College

Hedmark University College

Lillehammer University College

MF Norwegian School of Theology

Molde University College – Specialized University in Logistics

Bergen Academy of Art & Design, Norway

Narvik University College

Nesna University College

NLA University College

Nord-Trøndelag University College

Norwegian Academy of Music

Norwegian School of Economics (Norges Handelshøyskole – NHH)

Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

Norwegian School of Veterinary Science

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Oslo School of Architecture and Design

Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences

Ostfold University College

Sámi University College

Sør-Trøndelag University College (HiST)

Sogn og Fjordane University College

Stord/Haugesund University College

The University Centre in Svalbard

UNIK University Graduate Center

University of Agder (UiA)

University of Bergen

The University of Bergen is Norway’s urban university, with most of its premises concentrated in two areas. Årstadvollen is the University’s “health campus”, where dentistry, medicine and health-care lie close to the Haukeland and Haraldsplass university clinics. Other subjects – natural and social sciences, psychology, the arts and law – are taught at Nygårdshøyden, a mixture of houses, shops and seats of learning. The University of Bergen is intricately woven into the geographical, historical and cultural framework of the city. 

 Tuition Fees: The University of Bergen is a public institution and therefore does not charge tuition fees. This applies both to Norwegian and international students. The only fee to be paid at the University of Bergen is the semester fee to the Student Welfare Organisation (SiB), currently NOK 590. Students on exchange programmes do not have to pay the semester fee. This is why the University of Bergen is attractive for graduate study. About one in three graduating doctors are from outside Norway.

Cost of Living: In spite of the general high cost of living, you can manage fairly well on a tight student budget. The average university student’s budget is approximately NOK 9785 per month (2014). This amount should cover most monthly expenses such as housing, food, clothing, study materials, books, transport and social activities.

Scholarships: The University of Bergen itself does not offer any scholarships for international students interested in studying at the university.

University of Nordland – formally Bodø University College

University of Oslo (UiO)

The University of Oslo is Norway’s largest and oldest institution of higher education. It was founded in 1811 when Norway was still under Danish rule. Today the University of Oslo has approx. 30,000 students and 4,600 employees. Four Nobel Prize winners indicates the quality of the research at the University. 

 Tuition Fees: Since the University of Oslo is a state university and therefore publicly funded, the students here do not pay tuition fees. Most students must pay a small semester registration fee of NOK 550 (approx. 70 euro). This fee gives you the benefit of the services of the Foundation for Student Life (SiO).

Scholarships: There are no scholarships available for students on bachelor’s degree programmes butthe University offers a variety of scholarships for PhD/Postdoctoral research programs. Scholarships for Masters are available under programmes such as Erasmus, Nordplus and the EEA Grants/Norway Grants programme.

Cost of Living: You will need a minimum of NOK 3000/USD 625 for the summer. Books, course supplies and personal expenses (such as laundry, transportation and spending money) are not included in the fees

University of Stavanger (UiS)

University of Tromsø (UiT)

Vestfold University College

Volda University College

Disclaimer:

This pieces of information provided herein are based on research across the internet. Despite strong effort to avail you with accurate information, the university and authorities concern can alter, update, and remove information at any time so I suggest you always contact relevant authorities and individual institutions concerned for latest and more specific information. Therefore I shall not be held liable for misuse, misapplication and misinterpretation of information contained herein.