🇳🇴 Studying in Norway for international applicants

Higher education in Norway at a glance

Norway offers programmes in business, technology, marine and environmental sciences. Compare programme content, teaching language and the complete cost. Recognition for further study or a regulated profession depends on the receiving institution or competent authority.

Education follows the Bologna system. Norway is known for a thoughtful, independence-based approach to learning.

Advantages of studying in Norway

• A very high quality of education and life.
• Programs in English.
• Strong business, technology and environmental sciences.
• A safe and naturally beautiful country.
• Recognition depends on the destination and purpose.

The price of study

BI lists about $14,800 annually for its 2026/27 Bachelor of Business Administration, Data Science for Business and Digital Business for students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland. Citizenship and qualifying residence status can change the category. This prices those programmes, not every Norwegian university; course literature is extra.

The listed BI fee plus the 12-month funding calculation gives about $34,700 before flights, permit charges, insurance, study materials and a housing deposit. The equivalent partial subtotal for 11 months is $33,000. Check mandatory charges and summer housing separately. Compare eligible programmes and shared accommodation for a smaller budget; do not deduct future work or an unawarded scholarship from essential funding.

BI: tuition · Study in Norway: costs and permits · BI: Bachelor International Scholarship · HK-dir: GSU

BI’s Bachelor International Scholarship for the 2026 intake covers 50% of tuition for up to three years on eligible programmes, subject to academic progression. The number of awards is limited, living costs are separate and the next intake needs its own rules.

The admission path

Bachelor’s entry depends on the country-specific GSU qualification and programme subjects and language. Master’s entry assesses the previous degree, relevant credits and language; a diploma alone does not establish admission.

Under an agreement with StudyU, support includes comparing agreed universities, checking requirements and preparing application and visa documents. Universities decide admission and the responsible authority decides permission to stay.

Step by step:

1. Budget. Non-EU/EEA/Swiss students normally pay tuition; check programme fees and any exemption.
2. Eligibility. Check the exact country and qualification in the GSU list, then programme requirements.
3. Language. Confirm teaching, examination and placement languages and accepted evidence.
4. Permit. Check tuition and living-funds evidence separately, with the correct duration.

Admission with an 11-year certificate

GSU requirements depend on the country and qualification. Some applicants need one or two years of recognised higher education after school; an 11-year certificate does not create one universal route. Confirm the exact GSU entry and programme requirements. See the application sequence: study-abroad guide.

Master's degrees in Norway

Master’s programmes assess the prior degree, relevant subjects, grades and language. English-taught options do not remove programme-specific tests or credit requirements. Funding and any post-study residence route require separate assessment.

What studying in Norway costs

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Check the programme and scholarship calendars before preparing documents: application rounds are not identical across institutions. Student housing may have its own queue and deadline. Compare the full rental period, included bills and deposit; no room should be assumed before confirmation.