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Public education
”Education for all” is the basic principle of the Norwegian educational system. The system of higher education comprises all the institutions and/or programs that are accredited. With the exception of some private institutions of higher educataion, all universities and university colleges are state-run.
No tuition fees
The majority of Norwegian institutions of higher education are publicly funded. Thus, there are normally no tuition fees at state universities and university colleges in Norway. This also applies to foreign students, no matter which country you come from. Nevertheless, fees may be charged for certain professional education programs and special programs, and by some of the private institutions.
However, students will have to pay a semester fee of NOK 300-600 (50-100 US$) each semester. This fee also grants you membership in the local student welfare organisation, which in turn entitles you to several benefits. These benefits may include on campus health services, counselling, access to sports facilities and cultural activities.
Payment of the semester fee is also necessary to get an official student card that, among other things, gives you reduced fares on most forms of public transport and lower ticket prices to various cultural events.
Programs and courses with tutition fees
Most private institutions have tuition fees for all their programs and courses. But the fees are usually significantly lower than those of comparable studies in most other countries. Also, foreign students don't pay higher tuition fees than Norwegian students.
State universities and university colleges may have tuition fees for a few specialized programs. Typically, these programs are at the Masters level.
Scholarship programs for US students
Are you enrolled at an institution in the US? Check other funding/ scholarships programs through the International Office at your home institution.
In Norway there are seven universities, six specialised university institutions, 24 state university colleges, two national academies of the arts, and 29 private colleges. For more information about each institution, please click here
