Work and Study in Norway

Why Study in Norway?

Norway has earned a reputation of popular study abroad destination among international students because of its cosmopolitan and global environment. It perfectly bridges the gap between the East and the West, and the best of both worlds can be seen there.

Varied Universities & Courses

Norway is a home to various public and private universities along with reputed foreign universities and international education providers. The best courses to pursue in Norway are in the area of art design and new media courses.

Academic Excellence

Norway is a country, which promotes excellence in its every segment. It offers stepping-stones to students looking for careers in various fields of knowledge. Universities of Norway pay careful attention to faculty, bringing in excellent professors to teach students.

Value Money & Saving Time

Norway offers a high yet affordable quality of life. The cost of living in Norway is significantly lower than that of many developed countries.

Student Life with International Tradition

Norway is a multicultural and multiethnic place, which provides a refreshing atmosphere to international students. It offers diverse opportunities to the students.

Language Skills

There is no one mother tongue in Norway and the medium of instruction in schools is English.

English Language

For studying in Norway, preferred English language test is IELTS or Pearson.

Student Visa

The student is required to apply directly to Embassy of Norway for student visa. You can compile the documents and visit the Embassy. For further information, visit

Applying to Study in Norway

The main intake takes place in September each year with a smaller intake in January at many universities in Norway. Application deadline for main September intake is June.

Requirement for Norway's postgraduate admissions

English Language test
Bachelor certificate with 2.1
Bachelor transcript
Personal statement
CV
Research proposal (PhD only)

Financial Requirement

Bank statement
Scholarship document
Sponsor letter of support and bank statement.

Post Study Work in Norway

Students are allowed a relaxation of few months after completion of studies. Within that span of time if they are successful in securing a job and are able to find a sponsor, they can apply for extension of visa.