Engineering, marine science and environmental fields connect well with Norway’s research settings. Review the actual laboratory, project and thesis opportunities.
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STUDY IN EUROPE
Undergraduate & postgraduate study
Undergraduate & postgraduate study
Study in Norway
Research and specialist courses in energy, marine fields, technology and business, with a substantial living budget.
Undergraduate tuition
NOK 130,000–NOK 390,000
non-EU national range / year · NOK
Typical fee range
2026 national guidance
Postgraduate tuition
NOK 130,000–NOK 390,000
non-EU national range / year · NOK
Typical fee range
2026 national guidance
Living budget / month
NOK 15,488
Reference budget · see conditions below
Why students choose Norway
English-taught choices are particularly useful at master’s level. The national course finder also lists a smaller selection of English bachelor’s programmes.
Cities offer distinct academic settings, from Oslo to Bergen and Trondheim. Non-EU students should budget for tuition as well as living expenses and build Norwegian for a wider job search.
Explore strengths in
Engineering
Technology
Business
Health
Universities & courses
Undergraduate courses
- Business, economics & data science
- Computer science
- Engineering
- Marine biology
- Environmental science
- Nursing
Postgraduate courses
- Renewable energy
- Data science
- Marine technology
- Economics & business
- Public health
- Engineering
Universities & institutions
QS World University Rankings 2027 · Overall
University of Oslo
QS 2027 · =131 overallUniversity of Bergen
QS 2027 · =283 overallNorwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
QS 2027 · 264 overallNHH Norwegian School of Economics
QS 2027 overall · unavailableIntakes & start dates
When can you start?
August is a common degree start. International full-degree applications can close many months earlier. The course finder and each institution’s admission page identify available starts; a spring semester does not imply a second degree intake.
Start dates vary by programme.
Tuition & living costs
Typical fee range
2026 national guidance
Typical fee range
2026 national guidance
What these tuition figures coverFor non-EU/EEA students, the current country guide gives a typical annual tuition range of NOK 130,000–390,000. It covers programmes generally and does not publish separate bachelor’s and master’s averages. Institutions set their fees and exemptions; the fee-paying status must match the applicant.
Study in Norway’s 2026/27 monthly reference is NOK 15,488. Its quoted academic-year amount, NOK 170,368, covers 11 months; the calculator uses the duration you choose. Tuition, travel, permit charges and some insurance costs are additional. A student-welfare semester charge also applies.
Part-time work & careers
Usually 20 hours / week in term
The official Study in Norway guidance permits study-permit holders to work up to 20 hours weekly during studies and full-time in holidays. A job is not guaranteed and should not be the basis of the required financial plan. Your permit and satisfactory study progression matter.
After your degree
Eligible recent graduates can apply to UDI for a job-seeker permit lasting up to one year. It requires a timely application, completed qualifying education and sufficient funds; the funding requirement differs from a student budget. Employment-based residence after that needs its own approval.
Career fields to investigate
Notable student cities
Oslo
The capital brings universities, research and business activity, with a competitive housing market.
Bergen
A coastal student city with university research, economics and marine connections.
Trondheim
A major technical university setting with engineering and technology communities.