How fees work in Norway
Tuition policy varies by institution, programme and student category; non-EU/EEA students should not rely on older claims that all public study is free. Semester welfare fees and living costs are separate.
Confirm before payment
Always confirm the current fee, instalment options, deposits and refund rules directly with the institution before paying.
Plan in NOK
Include housing, insurance, residence costs, travel, books and daily life in Oslo or the programme's actual campus city.
Information you can trust
Reviewed 2026-08-12 against Study in Norway / Directorate for Higher Education and Skills, Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI). Programme records remain managed centrally in SIT Connect.
National references: Study in Norway / Directorate for Higher Education and Skills; Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).
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