Tuition fees for students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland
If you are a student from outside of the EU/EEA and Switzerland you will have to pay tuition fees at Norwegian universities and university colleges.
The size of the tuition fees vary significantly depending on which subject you would like to study. We recommend visiting the individual institutions’ webpages to get detailed information on the tuition fees.
There are some exceptions. You will not have to pay tuition fees if:
1. You are an exchange student.
2. You started your degree in Norway before 2023 - If you are in your second year, autumn 2023, you will not pay fees.
3. You are a student from a country within the the EU/EEA or Switzerland.
Some institutions also specify other exceptions and we strongly recommend checking the websites of the institutions you consider.
Here is a list of some of the universities and colleges in Norway and information regarding tuition fees at their institution (external links)
University of Oslo - Website
Norwegian University of Science and Technology - Website
University of Bergen - Website
University of Tromsø - The Arctic University of Norway - Website
University of Stavanger - Website
BI Norwegian Business School - Website
University of Agder - Website
Nord University - Website
Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences - Website
Oslo Metropolitan University - Website
Norwegian University of Life Sciences - Website
Norwegian School of Economics - Website
Oslo National Academy of the Arts - Website
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences - Website
Molde University College - Website
Volda University College - Website
University of South-Eastern Norway - Website
Østfold University College - Website
Sámi University of Applied Sciences - Website