A choice you will hardly regret
As a student in Norway, you are likely to feel welcome and included. You will experience a modern society built on trust, optimism and welfare.
Is Norway the right choice for you?
- Are you interested in modern approaches to teaching and learning?
- Would you like to get closer to nature in your everyday life?
- Do you want to experience the Norwegian balance of life and work?
Stunning nature
Norway is home to more than 300 mountain peaks over 2000 metres tall and many impresive waterfalls, rivers and lakes.
Norway has the second longest coastline in the world after Canada, with a length of 100,915 km including all the islands.
Norwegian have some of the longest, deepest narrowest and most beautiful fjords in the world, where the sea cuts into the landscape and mountains rises steep up on three sides.
In the northern part of Norway, above the arctic circle, the sun never sets in the the summer and never rises in the winter. You can experience midnight sun and northern lights.
Read more about Norwegian nature and city life at visitnorway.com (external link)
Quality education
Norway’s higher education institutions are home to modern facilities, ground-breaking research in several fields and cutting-edge technologies. With hands-on learning experiences, you will be prepared for a bright future.
Norway has 10 Universities, 9 Specialised Universities and 12 University Colleges / Universities of Applied Sciences. In addition there are 16 institutions with some accredited programmes at University college level.
Embrace the Norwegian lifestyle
Work-life balance is sacred in Norway, and this balance is also reflected in student life. Outside of the classrom you will find student associations for any activity, allowing you to enjoy an active lifestyle as a student. With forest-covered hills, mountains, deep fjords and urban parks, this is the place to find your favourite outdoor activity.
Build your career
Norwegians pride themselves on having an innovative workplace; we believe that flat organisations, a competent workforce and egalitarian values stimulate innovation. After graduating in Norway you can stay and look for work for up to one year in an attractive labor market with low unemployment and high salaries. With a valid study permit, you can also work part time while studying.
Read more about the post study work visa.