University of Oslo
Oslo, Norway · Norway tuition policy
- Your destination
- Oslo, Norway
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €100
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
Norway’s oldest and largest university, strong in the natural sciences, law, humanities and medicine.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
Non-EU/EEA students have paid tuition since autumn 2023.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | Norwegian |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | Norwegian / English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | Norwegian / English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs.
Programme entries (12)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities — Bachelor | Bachelor | Norwegian | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Master (also in English) | Master | Norwegian / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Norwegian / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — Bachelor | Bachelor | Norwegian | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — Master (also in English) | Master | Norwegian / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Norwegian / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Bachelor | Bachelor | Norwegian | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Norwegian / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Norwegian / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Bachelor | Bachelor | Norwegian | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Norwegian / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Norwegian / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Master, PhD.
Language requirements: Norwegian for most Bachelor's; English for many Master's. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
An eligible upper secondary qualification. For a Master’s: a relevant Bachelor’s degree. Documented financing is required for non-EEA applicants.
Language requirements
Norwegian-taught programmes require Norwegian proof; English-taught programmes require English proof.
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme.
Documents generally required 5 items
- Upper secondary certificate
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- Language certificate
- Documentation of financing (non-EEA)
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
Typical: ≈ 1 December (non-EU/EEA) / ≈ 15 April (EU/EEA) for the autumn intake.
How to apply
Direct university portal
Applications are usually submitted directly to each institution.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- Direct university portal
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ autumn
- Applications close
- 1 December (non-EEA) / 15 April (EU/EEA)
- Documents to submit
- Certified copies + translations; documentation of financing (non-EEA).
- Note
- Apply directly to the institution.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.uio.no
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- uv-studieinfo@uv.uio.no
- Admissions phone
- +47 22 85 44 45
- Address
- Not yet verified
Admission contact verified against an official university page. Confirm opening hours on the official site.
CONTACT VERIFIEDOfficial sources
- University of Oslo official website
https://www.uio.no - University of Oslo — tuition / fees (official)
https://www.uio.no/english/studies/admission/tuition/ - University of Oslo — admissions / how to apply (official)
https://www.uio.no/english/studies/admission - NTNU – Tuition fees for Master's degrees in English
https://www.ntnu.edu/ - Study in Norway – Cost and requirements
https://studyinnorway.no/