A choice you will not regret.
As a student in Norway, you will experience a modern society built on trust, optimism and welfare.
Is Norway the right choice for you?
- Are you interested in modern approaches to teaching and learning?
- Would you like to get closer to nature in your everyday life?
- Do you want to experience the Norwegian balance of life and work?
Quality education
Norway's higher education system comprises a blend of public and private universities, specialized universities, universities of applied sciences, and university colleges.
The comprehensive universities in Norway often rank high in large international university rankings. Even smaller, specialized institutions achieve high scores in their specific academic fields.
Norway’s higher education institutions are home to modern facilities, ground-breaking research in various fields, and cutting-edge technologies. Nobel Prizes in fields such as literature, medicine, chemistry, physics, economics, and peace have been awarded to individuals educated at or affiliated with these institutions.
The Norwegian higher education sector is renowned for its high academic standards, innovative teaching methods, and the close, informal relationships between students and lecturers.
In addition to programs and courses taught in Norwegian, most institutions offer study programs in English.
Read more about Norway’s education system.
Read more about the Norwegian Higher educational institutions.
Stunning nature
Norway is home to numerous mountains, waterfalls, rivers, forests, lakes, and some of the world's longest, deepest, and most stunning fjords, where the sea cuts into the landscape and is flanked by towering mountains.
In the northern part of Norway, above the arctic circle, the sun never sets in the the summer and never rises in the winter. You can experience midnight sun and northern lights.
Read more about Norwegian nature and city life at visitnorway.com (external link)
Build your career
Norwegians pride themselves on having an innovative workplace; we believe that flat organisations, a competent workforce and egalitarian values stimulate innovation. After graduating in Norway you can stay and look for work for up to one year in an attractive labor market with low unemployment and high salaries. With a valid study permit, you can also work part time while studying.
Read more about the post study work visa.
Embrace the Norwegian lifestyle
Work-life balance is sacred in Norway, and this balance is also reflected in student life. Outside of the classrom you will find student associations for any activity, allowing you to enjoy an active lifestyle as a student. With forest-covered hills, mountains, deep fjords and urban parks, this is the place to find your favourite outdoor activity.
