Tuition and Scholarships

Scholarship programmes for Brazilian students

Science without Borders

Science without Borders is a mobility programme offering scholarships to Brazilian undergraduate students for one year of study at higher education institutions in Norway. The subjects covered by Science without Borders are mainly within the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

Institutions of higher education in Norway offer various courses at Bachelor and Master’s level to qualified students supported by Science without Borders. The list below presents an overview of the Norwegian higher education institutions and the various subject fields they may offer to Science without Borders scholarship holders:

Requirements for the different courses vary.

For admission to courses on bachelor level, the following general requirements apply:

• Students must have completed at least 2 years of their degree
• English language test: TOEFL with a minimum score of 500 on paper-based test or 170 on computer test or 60 on Internet test, or IELTS with a score of 5.0 or better

For admission to courses at master level, the following general requirements apply:

• Students must have completed at least 3 years of their degree
• English language test: TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 on paper-based test or 213 on computer test or 80 on Internet test, or IELTS with a score of 6.0 or better

Please note that the test results are valid for two years only. This means that the tests should be made after 1 August 2011. Some institutions apply stricter requirements in terms of years/courses completed and TOEFL/IELTS test scores.

Please note that all scholarship applications should be submitted to CAPES and not to the Norwegian higher education institutions directly. Science without Borders may provide financial support for studies in Norway for two semesters. All students must return to Brazil to complete their degree.

Students that are granted a scholarship from Science without Borders will be contacted regarding the further application process to Norwegian institutions. The final decision on admission lies with the Norwegian host institutions. For more information about the application process and how to apply for the scholarship, please visit the Science without Borders website.

Erasmus Mundus
Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses are high-quality study programmes at master’s level offered by a consortium of at least three European higher education institutions. They last between one and two years and lead to the award of a recognised double, joint or multiple degree. Students have to study in at least two institutions. Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available for students who have been admitted to an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course.
Erasmus Mundus programmes with Norwegian participation
Learn more about the Erasmus Mundus programme

Quota Scheme
The Norwegian government provides scholarships for students from developing countries and countries in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Latin America through the Quota Scheme. The objective of the scheme is to promote the internationalisation of higher education. Currently, the scheme provides full scholarships for a total of 1 100 students, of which 800 are from developing countries and 300 from Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Latin America. Each year universities and university colleges in Norway are allocated a certain number of quota students. The scheme normally includes courses taught in English at Master’s and Ph.D. level, in addition to certain professional degrees. In order to find out which courses are available under the scheme, please contact the higher education institutions directly. The application deadline varies depending on course and institution. To learn more about the Quota Scheme and find out if you are eligible to apply, please click here.

Check other funding possibilities through CAPES

Public education
”Education for all” is the basic principle of the Norwegian educational system. The system of higher education comprises all the institutions and/or programmes that are accredited. With the exception of some private institutions of higher educataion, all universities and university colleges are state-run.

No tuition fees
The majority of Norwegian institutions of higher education are publicly funded. Thus, there are normally no tuition fees at state universities and university colleges in Norway. This also applies to foreign students, no matter which country you come from. Nevertheless, fees may be charged for certain professional education programmes and special programmes, and by some of the private institutions.
However, students will have to pay a semester fee of NOK 300-600 each semester. This fee also grants you membership in the local student welfare organisation, which in turn entitles you to several benefits. These benefits may include on campus health services, counselling, access to sports facilities and cultural activities.

Payment of the semester fee is also necessary to get an official student card that, among other things, gives you reduced fares on most forms of public transport and lower ticket prices to various cultural events.

Programmes and courses with tutition fees
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.
State universities and university colleges may have tuition fees for a few specialized programmes. Typically, these programmes are at the Masters level.

In Norway there are seven universities, eight specialised university institutions, 24 state university colleges, two national academies of the arts, and 29 private colleges. For more information about each institution, please click here