Funding and costs
Tuition fees for students from outside the EU/EEA
What Norwegian public universities charge, and how fees differ between universities and courses.
Since autumn 2023, Norwegian public universities charge tuition fees to students who are citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland. Students from the EU/EEA/Switzerland pay no tuition, only a small semester fee.
Fees depend on the university and the subject area, so two similar courses can cost very different amounts.
Examples (per year)
University of Oslo (UiO), 2027/28:
- Humanities and social sciences: about NOK 186,000
- Science and technology: about NOK 218,000
NTNU, 2026/27:
- Category 1 (humanities, social sciences, economics, business): NOK 176,300
- Category 2 (natural sciences, technology, sports, health): NOK 205,600
- Some courses have their own, lower fee.
University of Bergen (UiB), 2026/27: from NOK 197,000 (humanities and social sciences) to NOK 226,000 (science), and more for fine art, music and design.
UiT The Arctic University of Norway: NOK 100,500 (category 1) or NOK 150,500 (category 2) per year, including a NOK 10,000 administrative fee. Check UiT's page for the academic year these apply to.
University of Stavanger (UiS), from August 2026: NOK 60,000 or NOK 85,000 per 60 ECTS, depending on the course.
Each course page in our Hub shows its own fee.
Things to know
- Fees are usually paid in full before each academic year, and many universities do not allow instalments.
- Most universities do not offer scholarships that cover tuition fees.
- You must document that your tuition fee is paid (or that you can pay it) when you apply for a study permit.
- Living costs come on top. See our guide on proof of funds.