10 Universities in Norway with Offered Scholarships

Norway is the northernmost country in Europe and includes a great variety of natural scenery. It is a safe country and the crime rate is low. It also has great educational systems. Studying in Norway will give you a full grasp of the Scandinavian leadership model. You will understand how the inherent Norwegian mentality for equality and a flat hierarchy provide such an effective work force, by experiencing it first hand.

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  1. University of Oslo

The University of Oslo, until 1939 named the Royal Frederick University, is the oldest university in Norway. It is located in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. Until January 1, 2016 it was the largest Norwegian institution of higher education in terms of size, now surpassed only by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The University of Oslo has approximately 27,700 students and employs around 6,000 people. It was founded in 1811 and was modeled after the University of Copenhagen and the recently established University of Berlin. The University of Oslo is the best university in the country, also having to be globally ranked 135th on the QS World University Rankings 2019 and 121st worldwide by the Times Higher Education.

The University of Oslo does not administer any sources of student funding and cannot assist students financially. Students can turn for advice in academic, financial, or personal matters to a team of professional counselors in the SiO. SiO works to enhance the overall educational experience by providing a wide range of affordable services. Go to SiO to for further details.

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For PhD programs, the most common type of funding is employment as a doctorala research fellow. A doctoral research fellowship includes temporary employment at one of the units at the University of Oslo. Doctoral research fellowships are normally granted for three years without compulsory work or four years with compulsory work (usually teaching). For more information, visit Before Applying.

Learn more about the University of Oslo at www.uio.no.

  1. University of Bergen

The University of Bergen is a public university located in Bergen, Norway. Today, it serves approximately 17,000 students, and is one of 8 universities in Norway. The University was founded in 1946 and has 7 faculties, the newest being The Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design which was established in 2017. The University of Bergen Library and the University Museum of Bergen have a faculty-like status. The University of Bergen is considered as one of the best universities in the country. As of 2019, it is ranked 171st worldwide on the QS World University Rankings and 197th on the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Students at the University of Bergen can apply for funds from several student bequests and grants administered by the University. There are a number of student bequests and grants. Applicants may use the same application form for all the student bequests and grants. These student bequests and grants include:

  • Frøken Lina Abjørnsens Stipendiefond: funding is granted to particularly talented students at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Priority will be given to students of Marine Sciences.
  • Signy og Ellert Wallendahl Legat
  • Skipreder Jacob R. Olsen og hustru Johanne Georgine Olsen legat: funding is granted to students at the University of Bergen.
  • Meltzer Project Grant – The Meltzer Research Fund: intended to promote the academic activities of the University of Bergen and to support especially gifted students at the University.
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For more information, visit Student Bequests and Grants at www.uib.no.

  1. Norwegian University of Science and Technology

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is a public research university with campuses in the cities of Trondhelm, Gjevik, and Ålesund in Norway. It has become the largest university in the country, following the university merger in 2016. NTNU has the main national responsibility for education and research in engineering and technology, originated from Norwegian Institute of Technology. In addition to engineering and natural sciences, NTNU offers higher education in other academic disciplines ranging from social sciences, the arts, medical and life sciences, teacher education, architecture and fine art.

NTNU does not offer any stipends or loans. However, students are recommended to investigate if there are any funding opportunities themselves. Below are some possibilities that may be of relevance:

  • Erasmus Mundus: scholarships
  • Anglo-Norse Society: ₤2,500 is awarded each year to the best qualified British citizen receiving admission to a master’s degree at NTNU. Students do not need to apply.
  • EU loans: some EU countries offer its citizens favorable loans to help them finance a master degree in an Erasmus+ Program country.

For more information, visit Financing at www.ntnu.edu.

  1. University of Tromsø – The Arctic University of Norway

The University of Tromsø – The Arctic University of Norway is the world’s northernmost university. Located in the city of Tromsø, Norway, it was established in 1968, and opened in 1972. It is one of 8 universities in the country. The University of Tromsø is the largest research and educational institution in northern Norway. The University’s location makes it a natural venue for the development of studies of the region’s natural environment, culture, and society. The University of Tromsø is ranked amongst the top 400 universities worldwide, both on the 2019 QS and the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.

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The University of Tromsø – The Arctic University of Norway has no scholarships to offer to cover students’ living expenses in Norway unless they already have one before their arrival or under certain exchange schemes in collaboration with the University of Tromsø and their home university:

  • Erasmus+
  • Nordplus / Nordlys
  • EEA / Norway grants
  • Norwegian-Russian Scholarship Scheme

These grants or scholarships are usually awarded automatically to students admitted to the exchange program through their home institution.

For more information, select “Scholarships” on the Useful Links section on the International Admissions webpage, at https://en.uit.no.

  1. Norwegian University of Life Sciences

The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is a public university located in Ås, Norway. Established in 1859 as the Norwegian Agricultural Postgraduate College, it became a university-level university college in 1897 and received university status in 2005. Prior to 2005, it was known as the Norwegian College of Agriculture. Only a few years later, in 2014 the University merged with the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science (NVH) in Oslo, and is today known as the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. Having a history since 1859, it is the second oldest institution of higher education in Norway, after the University of Oslo. It is also the only educational institution in the country to provide veterinary education.

NMBU does not offer scholarships for bachelor or master students. As for PhD programs, students may apply for a position as a research fellow (within a relevant discipline / field) to secure and document full funding for the entire period of admission.

NMBU warmly welcomes international students to study at the University. it has over 150 exchange agreements with partner institutions with partner institutions from all over the world:

Go to Incoming Exchange Students for further details on student exchanges. Learn more about NMBU at www.nmbu.no.

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124 thoughts on “10 Universities in Norway with Offered Scholarships

  1. I have Msc on animal nutrition i need to learn my Phd in norway can you show me the way

  2. This opportunity is very good I am interesting scholarships and I very need to study in developed countries I would like to find really I don’t know what I say thankful

  3. Good.but if you release this chunce for the foreign like for us country it is more good.thank you

  4. My name is Endashaw Nigatu,iam Electrical Engineering student.please inform me if there is free scholarship

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  8. My names Ali Nour from somalia I am requesting University Of Oslo so that please help me and facillitate me how to join oslo university also i need master degree in puplic health.
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  13. My name is Endalew Dereje from Ethiopia I am requesting university of Oslo Norway so that help me and facilitie me how to join Oslo university. I need Doctoral in development and public policy,because of I have Masters degree in development. and public policy management.
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    Dear Sir/Madam
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  20. Hi I’m nasrullah rahimi from Afghanistan I got bachlar degree in BBA I want to continue to my education I wish to start mastery MBA
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  33. Dear sir,madam, My name is muhmmmed zubair.i live now bangladesh camp.i am a hopeless and futureless rohingya student.i passed my matriculated exam with two distinction 2016 in myanmar. I cannot recieve higher education in our country myanmar, simply because being a rohingya muslim.Because those who are buddhists passed with me with the same year can join the university easilly even thought their marks are so low.It is really dissappointing. Unfortunately i lost father, mother, four brother and one youner sister during this crisis 25th august crisis.Here now i am alone here and i come here in camp after travelling 16 months ago with my aunt.Those husband are corved by neck by brutal terrorist government army. Here now i am a hopeless and futureless.So, i humbly request you to give me an opportunity to study here in bangladesh or in abroad because i don’t want to ruin and to give up my life this way.Thanks for your time and consideration if you need to contact with me at any question ffeel free to contact at ( 008801871155962 and an email=muhammedzubair8213@gail.com) i am available to speak with you at any time.I am so excited to hear from you. I wish you a healthy life sincerely, muhammed zubair.

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  37. I want to get a free scholarship.So hope the university will give a scholarship.

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  39. I am interested for this chance
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  40. Dear Sir my name is Abshir Mustafe Ali. I am from Ethiopia. I need to be capitalized this opportunity. I have a Degree in Public Administration. So I would like to study.

  41. Am Fred from Liberia, wants to be apart of recruitments to enable me forward my studies to a bigger levels, I am a holder of BSC degree in economic and accounting @ the university of Liberia (UL). Many thanks for the opportunities

  42. My name is Kitata, Lata Diba from Ethiopia I have bachelor degree by statistics from arba Minch University and I want to enter into Oslo University

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  45. My name is Biniyam Getachew iam graduate from wollo University (Ethiopia) by Electrical and computer engineering in 2016 Gc.iam interested

  46. My name is manar, i graduated as acivil engineer,i have an experience of 2years, i hope i have a chance of getting the scholarship.
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  49. Hi,I,m student graduating from secondary school I need to get free scholarship in Norway and I am so interesting to study in this country and I want to specialize international technology (IT) i,m from Somalia

  50. Thanks thanks for your helping i want to get this opportunity please and please give me scholarships abroad i am bachelor degree

  51. being award the chanse to study farther in my field at the university of Norway .Iwould love to take thise opportunatly of your scholarship program if am accepted astis my hope and prayerst to study my graduated program statistics and related field like economics and Ihave great interseted to study in your organazation,Iwould apply for any positionto my profission.
    With bast regard
    Bantie Minwagew

  52. Thanks for your helping i am nurto Suleiman Mohamed i live in Somalia i want to join university if Allah says my parents don’t have any money i need those scholarships opportunity please help me contact my what’sApp number +252616802338

  53. How are yöu my name vitto from tanzania i fine shed my studies i was dealing with journalist and mass communication is as asking if i will gate the chance of study in any university in your country thanks

  54. Am to happy if you give to me the chance to learn in abroad. Am graduated from wolaita sodo university of Ethiopia since 2017/18 by applied biology

  55. i am shahid ali from swat pakistan. i am done fsc in pre medical 65%.
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  56. Hi I am student at the university in food technology I want to got my bachelor in this major can you helps me

  57. Hi I am amanuel From Ethiopia and i want to Get a scholarship and i have a bachelor degree. Thank you

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  59. Hello!
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  62. Hi I’m Willy ishimwe and I leave in Rwanda. I want to get a chance to study in Norway especially in the norwagian university

  63. Am Deng John Ayoor, south Sudanese. I have bachelor degree in business administration majoring in banking, finance and insurance. I will like to do my masters in finance in Oslo university if possible to offer for me full scholarship.tel:+256770838875.

  64. Hey am called junior turatsinze from Rwanda
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  65. Hi iam negasi from ethiopia i want to study master in human nutirution. especially in the norwegaian university of life science please help and contact 00251914773810 or negasi kmariam@gmail.com

  66. Hi Im Merry from Myanmar.Now Im studying civil engineering at TU. I want to attend Master degree in Oslo University.

  67. Hi.I’m Ma Yun.I’m from Myanmar and I have gratuated Bachelor of English.I really want to study master degree prqogramme in University of Olso.Let me know how can apply and how can join.

  68. Hi.I’m Ma Yun.I’m from Myanmar and I have gratuated Bachelor of English.I really want to study master degree programme in University of Olso.Let me know how can apply and how can join and if any problem or questions ,you can contact me by phone or email.phone .09962088485

    Best regard,
    Ma Yun

  69. I’m nuru from Ethiopia i have bachelor degree in physics and then i want to study master at Quantum Technology please help me and contact 00251953815118

  70. Ok thank you for giving me this chance to ask you to give me a scholarship. I want to learn In America because there are my family those live in there and i really want to learn please

  71. Hie, am Hope Malikebu from Malawi I really want free scholarship please to continue with my education, will be grateful if I’ll be considered

  72. Good day , I need a free scholarship in Nowiegan University to complete my Veterinary Medicine. Thanks you

  73. Hello admin,iam Christopher Choolwe Mambwe from Zambia and i want to inform you that i would love to study in Norway on scholarship basis as an international student,hoping for the best.
    Regards

  74. I have BA by Economics with accumulation point 3.25,I was secund years student by Account & finance (MSC) ,I want full scholarships. Thanks for your scholarship, God bless you.

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