Schools
1
Lowest Tuition
Free
per year
Avg Acceptance Rate
45%
English Programs
Yes
Essentials for US Students
Visa / Permit
US students need a Norwegian student residence permit from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI). Apply before departure. You'll need proof of admission and self-sufficiency (~NOK 12,810/month).
Application Tip
Norway is one of the few countries with genuinely free tuition for all international students at public universities, including the University of Oslo. Programs are increasingly available in English, especially at master's level.
Tuition Overview
Public universities in Norway charge no tuition for international students — not even a semester fee at most institutions. You pay only a student union fee (~NOK 600/semester). Cost of living in Oslo is very high (~$2,500–$3,500/month).
School in Norway
Scholarships to Explore
The Norwegian Government provides Quota Scheme scholarships for students from certain countries. The Fulbright Norway program supports US students at Norwegian institutions.
- ✓Quota Scheme
- ✓Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund
About Studying in Norway as a US Student
There is 1 university in Norway featured in this directory, led by University of Oslo (ranked #119 globally by QS). Tuition for international students starts at free (no tuition fees), with an average acceptance rate of approximately 45% across all schools. English-medium programs are available, making Norway accessible without prior language training for many degrees.