Study in
Norway.

Highest Standard of Living.
Spouse gets Full Work Rights.
12-Month Job Seeker Visa.

Key Info

Schengen

CapitalOslo

Population5.65 Million

Indian Diaspora~30,000

CurrencyNorwegian Krone (NOK)

IntakeAugust (Autumn)

ApplicationOct 15 - Dec 1

Apply by Dec 1st

Cities & Industries

Where nature meets innovation.

Oslo

Capital. Global maritime hub.

Bergen

Gateway to Fjords. UNESCO heritage.

Trondheim

Tech Capital. Home to NTNU.

Stavanger

The 'Oil Capital' of Norway.

Tromsø

Arctic City. Northern Lights hub.

Kristiansand

Southern summer hub & Zoo.

Drammen

Key river port near Oslo.

Fredrikstad

Industrial history & Old Town.

Major Norwegian Brands

Energy & PetroleumEquinor, Aker BP, Vår Energi

Seafood & AquacultureMowi, Lerøy, SalMar

Fashion & OutdoorsHelly Hansen, Norrøna

Maritime & ShippingWallenius Wilhelmsen, Kongsberg

Technology & ITOpera, Kahoot!, Nordic Semi

Telecom & FinanceTelenor, DNB, Vipps

Universities

Public Research & Specialized Institutes.

University of Oslo (UiO)

University of Bergen (UiB)

NTNU (Science & Tech)

UiT The Arctic University

University of Agder (UiA)

Nord University

OsloMet (Metropolitan)

University of Stavanger (UiS)

Admission Requirements

Strict Academic & Language Criteria.

Academic & GSU List

Undergraduate

Acad: 12th + 1 Year University

English: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 60-80

Postgraduate

Acad: Bachelor's Degree

English: IELTS 6.5-7.0 / TOEFL 90-92

Note: Most public universities DO NOT accept Duolingo or IELTS One Skill Retake.
Bachelor's requires 1 year of university education in India.

The Application Process

Søknadsweb App

Apply between Oct 15 - Dec 1.

Offer Letter

Receive admission in April.

Deposit Funds

Transfer NOK 166,859 to University Account.

Financial Proof

Receive Confirmation of Funds letter from Uni.

UDI Portal

VFS Appointment

Submit Passport & Biometrics in India.

Visa Grant

Processing 8-12 weeks.

Refund

Uni refunds money to your Norwegian account after arrival.

Funds & Expenses

The Unique Deposit System.

Mandatory Deposit

NOK 166,859

~ ₹13-14 Lakhs (Refundable Living Cost)

How it works: You must transfer this amount to the University's bank account in Norway before applying for the visa. Once you arrive and open your own Norwegian bank account, the university transfers it back to you.

SecureRefundable

Monthly Living Cost

Rent (Shared)NOK 4,000 – 5,500

GroceriesNOK 2,500 – 3,500

UtilitiesNOK 400 – 600

TransportNOK 450 – 550

Internet/MobileNOK 450 – 600

Total / MonthNOK 7,800 – 10,750

Liquid Assets Only. Stocks/Gold/Mutual Funds NOT accepted by UDI.

Work & Settlement

High Wages & PR Rules.

Part-Time Work

Hours Allowed20 Hrs / Week

HospitalityNOK 185 – 210 / hr

CleaningNOK 200 – 220 / hr

WarehouseNOK 210 – 230 / hr

Academic AsstNOK 220 – 250 / hr

Average student earns NOK 10k - 15k / month.

Settlement (PR)

Job Seeker Visa

12 Months to find a skilled job. Must show funds (NOK 325,400) for this period.

Permanent Residence

Eligible after 3 Years of Skilled Worker Permit. Study time does NOT count. Must pass Norwegian A2 test.

Spouse Rights

Spouse gets Full-Time Work Rights if the student has a permit.

FAQs

Common questions about Norway.

Unlike other countries where you show bank statements, Norway requires you to TRANSFER your living expenses (NOK 166,859) to a bank account held by the University. This money is safe and is refunded to you for living expenses once you reach Norway.

Generally NO. Due to the GSU-list, Indian students usually need Class 12 + 1 Year of University education in India to be eligible for a Bachelor's program in Norway.

No. The 3-Year Residence requirement for Permanent Residency (PR) starts ONLY after you get a Skilled Worker Permit (Job). Time spent on Student Visa or Job Seeker Visa does not count.

Yes! A major advantage. Spouses of students are typically granted a Full-Time Work Permit. However, the main applicant must show proof of accommodation and funds for the whole family.

No. Norway introduced tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students. Indian students pay approximately NOK 130,000–280,000 per year depending on programme. EU/EEA/Swiss students pay only the semester fee (~NOK 910). PhD remains free for all nationalities.

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