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Tuition-Free Universities in Norway

€0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens

Universities to explore
16
Mandatory university cost / year
€100
Currency
NOK
Academic year
2026/2027

Tuition rules for EU citizens

Norway is not an EU member but is in the EEA. EU/EEA and Swiss citizens study without tuition fees at Norwegian public universities. From autumn 2023, students from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland are charged tuition (commonly NOK 60,000–NOK 85,000+ per year, set by each institution).

Public universities

Tuition-free for EU/EEA; a small semester fee applies.

Private universities

Private institutions charge tuition.

By degree level

  • Bachelor's: €0 tuition for EU/EEA.
  • Master's: €0 tuition for EU/EEA.
  • PhD: Doctoral education is free and normally salaried.

English-taught programmes

Broad English-taught catalogue at Master's level; fewer English-taught Bachelor's programmes.

Mandatory fees

Semester fee (semesteravgift) of roughly NOK 500–NOK 800 per semester, covering the student welfare organisation and student union.

Estimated mandatory university cost per year: €100.

Admission system & application process

Direct university portals; some joint national arrangements.

Residency conditions

Citizenship-based exemption for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens; non-EEA students pay tuition from 2023.

Language requirements

English-taught programmes require English proof; Norwegian-taught programmes require Norwegian proof.

Deadlines & document submission

Applications open
≈ autumn
Applications close
1 December (non-EEA) / 15 April (EU/EEA)
Document submission
Certified copies + translations; documentation of financing (non-EEA).
Note
Apply directly to the institution.

Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle — verify the exact deadline on the official admissions page.

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Living costs, housing & scholarships

Living costs (approx.)
€1,200–€1,600 / month
Student housing
Student welfare organisations (SiO/Sit) provide housing — apply early.
Scholarships
Lånekassen (state loan fund) supports students; some university scholarships exist.
EU/EEA mobility
As an EU/EEA citizen you do not need a visa or residence permit to study here; register with the local authorities after arrival. Non-EU/EEA students need a visa/residence permit.

Living-cost figures are approximate (2026 estimates) and separate from the mandatory university cost above.

Universities in our database (16)

Molde University College

Molde, Norway · Public
€0 tuition + fees English-taught

€0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens

Mandatory cost / yr
€100
Degree levels
Bachelor · Master · PhD
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Nord University

Bodø, Norway · Public
€0 tuition + fees English-taught

€0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens

Mandatory cost / yr
€100
Degree levels
Bachelor · Master · PhD
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Østfold University College

Halden, Norway · Public
€0 tuition + fees English-taught

€0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens

Mandatory cost / yr
Not yet verified
Degree levels
Bachelor · Master
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University of Agder

Kristiansand, Norway · Public
€0 tuition + fees English-taught

€0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens

Mandatory cost / yr
€100
Degree levels
Bachelor · Master · PhD
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University of Bergen

Bergen, Norway · Public
€0 tuition + fees English-taught

€0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens

Mandatory cost / yr
€100
Degree levels
Bachelor · Master · PhD
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University of Oslo

Oslo, Norway · Public
€0 tuition + fees English-taught

€0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens

Mandatory cost / yr
€100
Degree levels
Bachelor · Master · PhD
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University of Stavanger

Stavanger, Norway · Public
€0 tuition + fees English-taught

€0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens

Mandatory cost / yr
€100
Degree levels
Bachelor · Master · PhD
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Always verify. Tuition rules may change. Always verify current fees and admission requirements on the university's official website before applying.

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