Norway is a Nordic Country in Western Europe. It is bordered by Sweden, Finland, Russia and Skagerrak. The Capital of Norway is Oslo. There is education from primary level to an adult education system in Norway. Tertiary education of two years and higher education follows the 3+2+3 Model. Which is three years Bachelors, two years Masters and three years Doctorate degrees. Universities in Norway follow the Bologna education process. There are both public and private Universities in Norway and they are also among the best Universities providing excellent teaching facilities. Due to their academic excellence and experiences from successful student rates and mobility, Norway is regarded as the best destination for study abroad.
Here are some of the main reasons as to why you must study from Norway:
The Universities of Norway have a global positioning in the international rankings. They also offer English taught academic degrees. There is an inclusion for students of all backgrounds with a wide sense of learning and participation.
Norway is one of the safest countries to visit, it has low crime rates and has excellent security also. Norway is the happiest country because all this is due to positivity from employment opportunities, work life balance, natural beauty which adds Norway to the World happiness report.
Norway has a high degree of gender equality and work life balance. Norway's business sectors are technologically advanced. Most organizations are flat structures having lateral communications, employee participation. It ranks among the Human Development Index of the world.
In Norway a person including his overtime hours are not allowed to work more than 13 hours in a 24 hour day. A person is entitled to rest 35 consecutive hours in a work week. At the workplace people take extended breaks for coffee or lunch. There are well being programs like yoga class, gym class and mental health programs.
Norwegian University has some best taught programs in the English language. There are over 20 English taught Bachelors, 300 English taught Masters, 10 English taught online degrees for distance learning and 20 English taught PhD programs.
Another key reason to study in Norway is there are fully funded scholarships in Norway and also partially funded scholarships for students from South Asian and other parts of the world. You can study Bachelor, Masters and Doctorate degrees under Norwegian Scholarship programs.
The nature of Norway is beautiful and so are the nationals of this Country. You can find attractive places like Fjords, beaches, Mountains, Waterfall, Glaciers, caves and caverns, National parks in Norway.Also, the Mountain peaks, lush valleys of Norway are picturesque for the visitors.
Here are some unassuming yet still true facts about Norway education:
Norway has top Universities with international benchmarks of education standards.Here are some of the Universities which are mostly favored by Nepalese students to pursue their further education in Norway.
| Names | City |
| Norwegian University of Science and Technology | Trondheim |
| University of Bergen | Bergen |
| University of Oslo | Oslo |
| Western Norway University of Applied Sciences | Bergen |
| University of Stavanger | Stavanger |
| The Arctic University of Norway | Tromsø |
The list of arrangements which are mandatory for an international students must have and submit to study their desired program from Universities in Norway are:
TOEFL: Minimum 90 points in internet based test and 600 points in paper based test
IELTS: minimum band score of 6.5 on each part of the test
University of Cambridge tests: First Certificate in English, certificate in Advanced English and Certificate of Proficiency in English
PTE or PTE Academic online: Minimum score of 62.
Here are the admission criteria for Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees in Norway:
Undergraduate
Postgraduate:
Bank statement showing funds to pay for at least one academic years (2 semesters). The required documents are:
Students from outside EU/EEA countries can become members of the National Insurance scheme. It covers the insurance of the students. The documents required are:
If the stay is more than one year, the health insurance covers the National Insurance scheme when you register as a student in Norway with a national registry.
Staying from 3 to 12 months you can apply for voluntary membership in the National Insurance scheme.
| Only One Intakes | Courses Starts in August | Apply before First December to 15th March |
As mentioned above in Norway for Bachelor and Masters programs admission there is only one intake. It must be applied from December 1 till 15 March of each year when the applications are opened by Norwegian Universities and Colleges. The course start of this application period is in August.
Here is a tabular representation of list of expenses on overheads for international students in Norway:
| Commodities | Amount in NOK |
| One bed apartment | 13100 NOK |
| Utilities | 1200 NOK |
| Public transport pass | 770 NOK |
| Meal | 180 NOK |
| Milk 1 liters | 18 NOK |
| Vegetables | 20 NOK |
| Chicken | 130 NOK |
| Wine | 150 NOK |
| Bread | 30 NOK |
| Eggs dozen | 35 NOK |
The apartment cost is more than grocery and utility items per month in Norway but it can be afforded from your budget allocated for studying and living in Norway.
Here is a summarised table that will help Nepalese estimate their financial requirements.
| Names | Tuition fees per year |
| Norwegian University of Science and Technology | 250000 NOK |
| University of Bergen | 190000 to 380000 NOK |
| University of Oslo | 180000 to 260000 NOK |
| Western Norway University of Applied Sciences | 160000 to 260000 NOK |
| University of Stavanger | 150000 NOK |
| The Arctic University of Norway | 1533.7 NOK |
There are different types of scholarship programs for international students in Norway:
If you happen to be a student outside the European Union and EEA Countries you can get a residence permit to stay in Norway while looking for a job. It is valid for two years and can be renewed also before expiry. After three years of continuous residence you can apply for a permanent residence permit.
There are number of job positions available to the graduates (international students) in Norway starting from entry level to full time job positions:
Some industries/employers who are looking for graduates and post graduates in their job positions are:
| Location | University | Student |
|---|---|---|
| Aas | Norwegian University of Life Sciences | 0 |
| Bergen | University of Bergen | 0 |
| Bergen | Western Norway University of Applied Sciences | 0 |
| Bergen | NHH Norwegian School of Economics | 0 |
| Bergen | NLA University College | 0 |
| Bodø | Nord University | 0 |
| Elverum | Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences | 0 |
| Halden | Østfold University College | 0 |
| Kautokeino | Sámi University College | 0 |
| Kongsberg | University of South-Eastern Norway | 0 |
| Kristiansand | University of Agder - Kristiansand Campus | 0 |
| Longyearbyen | The University Centre in Svalbard | 0 |
| Molde | Molde University College - Science College in Logistics | 0 |
| Oslo | Universitetet i Oslo | 0 |
| Oslo | OsloMet | 0 |
| Oslo | BI Norwegian Business School - Oslo campus | 0 |
| Oslo | Norwegian School of Sport Sciences | 0 |
| Oslo | Kristiania University College Library | 0 |
| Oslo | Oslo School of Architecture and Design | 0 |
| Oslo | Norwegian Academy of Music | 0 |
| Oslo | Oslo National Academy of the Arts | 0 |
| Oslo | Det Teologiske Menighetsfakultet | 0 |
| Oslo | VID Specialized University | 0 |
| Oslo | Lovisenberg diaconal college | 0 |
| Stavanger | University of Stavanger | 0 |
| Tromsø | UiT The Arctic University of Norway | 0 |
| Trondheim | Norwegian University of Science and Technology | 0 |
| Trondheim | Queen Maud's Memorial College for Kindergarten Teacher Training | 0 |
| Volda | Volda University College | 0 |
