QS World Ranking
#119
Acceptance Rate
40%
Annual Tuition (USD)
Free
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#28
Oslo
Application Deadline
February 1
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
28,000
students
International Students
12%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Norway's largest research university with NO tuition fees for international students.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
No tuition fees for international students! Norway has one of the world's highest living standards.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to University of Oslo
Acceptance Rate
40%
Moderately selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
February 1
Instruction Language
English/Norwegian
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
Free
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via University of Oslo by March 1
- High school diploma equivalent to Norwegian VGS
- English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90+
- No tuition fees — only semester registration fee (~$70)
- No SAT/ACT required
- Some programs taught in Norwegian; English programs available
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Norway: no tuition fees for international students.
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English/Norwegian
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- Free (no tuition fees)
- Application Deadline
- February 1
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 40%
- QS Best Student City (Oslo)
- #28 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Quota Scheme
- ✓Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund
Cost of Living — Oslo, Norway
High CostEstimated monthly total
$1,805
vs. avg US college student
5% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Oslo is expensive, but tuition is free — your total cost may still be lower than a US university. Student welfare org (SiO) offers affordable housing.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at University of Oslo as a US Student
University of Oslo is located in Oslo, Norway and is ranked #119in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Sciences, Law, Medicine, Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, and more. Instruction is offered in English/Norwegian. The estimated annual tuition for international students is Free (no tuition fees), with an acceptance rate of approximately 40%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of February 1. Scholarships available include the Quota Scheme.