Would you like to work in Norway after completing your degree?

Finding a job in Norway

The official webpage workinnorway.no gives general information about working and doing business in Norway. It also gives information about finding jobs, applying for residence permits and moving to Norway. 

However, if you already are in Norway, on a study permit, please be aware that other conditions may apply to your situation.

If you search for a PhD position or other academic jobs in Norway, jobbnorge.no is a good place to start searching for jobs, as most Norwegian Higher Educational institutions advertise their positions there. You will also find links to other job-seeker pages at workinnorway.no.

In Norway, unlike many other countries, a PhD candidate is normally considered as an employee and not as a student. Hence the PhD opportunities in Norway will mostly be advertised as jobs.

Visa regulations for working in Norway after your studies

The visa requirements depends on your your citizenship. There are also different regulations whether you currently have a study permit in Norway and wish to stay on, in search of jobs, or if you already already have a job offer upon graduation.

If you have a study permit, you can (on certain conditions) apply for a job seeker permit for up to a year after graduation. 

Read more about rules and regulations that apply to your situation and citizenship at the website of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)*

Students from outside EU/EEA/Switzerland

If you are a citizen from outside of EU/EEA/Switzerland and have completed your degree in Norway, you may get a residence permit to stay in Norway while you look for work. If you find a relevant job, you may also apply for a work visa for skilled workers. 

• Read more about applying for job seeker permit for people from outside EU/EEA/Switzerland*
• Read more about applying for skilled worker permit for people from outside EU/EEA/Switzerland*

Students from EU/EEA/Switzerland

EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can normally seek work and work in Norway upon completing their degree. 

• Read more about rules and regulation for job seekers from the EU*
• Read more about rules and regulations for employees from the EU*. 

Students from a Nordic country

Swedish, Danish, Icelandic and Finnish citizens can seek work and work in Norway. 

• Read more about rules and regulation for job seekers from the Nordic countries*

*External links. Studyinnorway.no is not responsible for the content of these external links