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Norway Tuition-Free Public University Education

No Tuition FeesMasterPhD24-48 monthsTuition-free · rolling admissions

Norway offers tuition-free education at public universities for ALL international students, regardless of nationality. This is one of very few countries where non-EU students also pay zero tuition. However, living costs are high (NOK 12,350/month minimum for visa). There are no centralized government scholarships for living costs — students must self-fund or find PhD positions (which are advertised as paid jobs with full salary). Around 350 English-taught programmes are available, mostly at Master's level.

Host University

University of OsloUniversity of Oslo
University of BergenUniversity of Bergen
NTNUNTNU

Quick info

Application status

Tuition-free · rolling admissions

DAAD deadlines vary per program. Check the official site for the current intake window.

Norway
Master, PhD
24-48 months
All disciplines at Norwegian public universities
Open to: Open to all nationalities
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • NO tuition fees at public universities for all international students
  • PhD positions: full salary (~NOK 500,000+/year), pension, and benefits
  • Student visa allows part-time work (20 hours/week)
Monthly: Tuition: FREE at public universities / Living costs: approx. NOK 12,350/month (~EUR 1,100) required for visa / PhD salary: ~NOK 500,000+/year (~EUR 44,000+)

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: not specified
Country restriction: Open to all nationalities

Detailed requirements

  • - No tuition fees at Norwegian public universities for ALL international students (EU and non-EU)
  • - Must cover living costs independently (approx. NOK 12,350/month or ~EUR 1,100)
  • - English proficiency required for English-taught programmes (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90 typically)
  • - PhD positions are advertised as paid jobs with salary (~NOK 500,000+/year)
  • - Around 350 English-taught programmes available (mostly Master's level)
  • - Student visa (Study Permit) allows part-time work (20 hrs/week during term)

Who can apply

International students of any nationality. Norway's unique advantage is tuition-free public university education. No centralized scholarship for living costs, but PhD positions are fully salaried. Students must fund living expenses through personal savings, part-time work, or external scholarships.

Fields of study

All disciplines at Norwegian public universities

Application window

Tuition-free · rolling admissions

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Application period: typically October – January (varies by university)
Non-EU/EEA students: some universities have earlier deadlines (December 1)
Results: varies by university (typically March–May)
Studies commence: August
PhD positions: advertised year-round as paid jobs on jobbnorge.no

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Browse English-taught programmes at studyinnorway.no or universities' websites
  2. 2Step 2: Check specific admission requirements and deadlines for your chosen programme
  3. 3Step 3: Apply online through the university's application portal (or via national application system for some)
  4. 4Step 4: Submit academic transcripts, English proficiency proof, and supporting documents
  5. 5Step 5: Await results; if accepted, apply for a Norwegian Study Permit (showing ~NOK 12,350/month in funds)
  6. 6Step 6: For PhD: monitor jobbnorge.no for advertised PhD positions (apply like a job application)
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