The Norwegian government does not provide any individual scholarships that are available to all students abroad. You will often need to find alternative means of funding your education in Norway. However, there are a few more organizations or programs that grant PhD and degree-seeking exchange students grants.
When studying in Norway, many overseas students work part-time employment. It is a practical method to improve your budget and your Norwegian. You can work as much as you like in addition to your studies if you're an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen, but keep in mind that you are first and foremost a full-time student. Those who are not citizens of the EU, EEA, or Switzerland are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and full-time during breaks.
You immediately have authorization to work part-time if you are given a study permit.
The majority of job openings in Norway are posted online. The NAV job database (external link - in Norwegian) contains listings for open positions. The majority of the job postings are in Norwegian, but by typing "English" in the search bar, you can locate a few that are in English.
Numerous institutions provide career services, have career fairs, and may even have a job board with suitable part-time work for students. Be proactive and ask your institution for guidance when navigating the Norwegian labor market.
An internship is a fantastic way to get practical job experience. Agreements for internships are common among institutions and businesses in Norway and even beyond. In most cases, your involvement earns you ECTS, although you might not get compensated. Students pursuing master's degrees can also get summer internships at many businesses. Remember to be proactive and seek information early, either via the career center at your college or directly from the employer, since they are frequently advertised early in the autumn semester.
A Norwegian identification number (also known as a D number or national identity number), a tax deduction card, and a Norwegian bank account are requirements for employment in Norway.
How to obtain an identity number from the Norwegian Tax Administration is described in greater detail. Norwegian Tax Administration (skatteetaten.no) identity number.
The Norwegian Tax Administration (skatteetaten.no) provides further information on how to get a tax deduction card at Tax deduction cards.
Norway
The type of visa you need depends on your country of citizenship. Both degree-seeking students and exchange students who are living in Norway for three months or more must meet the same standards.
No matter your country, you must be able to financially support yourself in order to enroll in a course in Norway. To pay living expenses in Norway, it is projected that you will require at least NOK 128 887 per year (NOK 58 585 for the fall semester and NOK 70 302 for the spring semester). To receive a study permit, students from outside the EU, EEA, or Switzerland must provide confirmation of their financial ability.
You may discover information about what is relevant to citizens of your country on the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI).
You must notify the National Registry of your relocation if you are moving from a Nordic nation and want to remain for more than six months. In addition to your education, you can work.
Within three months after your arrival, you must register with the local police if you are from the EU/EEA or Switzerland. In addition to your education, you can work.
If you want to study in Norway and are from a nation other than the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must apply for a study permit. It also applies to residents of the UK. To be granted a study permit, you must fulfill a number of requirements, such as having proof of enrollment, lodging, and money.
Please be aware that the Norwegian government has suggested charging tuition for students from non-EU/EEA nations and Switzerland. Here is more information about tuition costs.
If you are given a study permit, you may work up to 20 hours per week while you are taking classes and full-time on weekends and during holidays.
Living costs
You need enough money to pay your living expenses while you are in Norway because it is an expensive nation. The tuition prices for all EU/EEA students attending public universities in Norway are sponsored by the Norwegian government, but no individual grants are provided to help with living expenses.
The price range for one academic year in Norway is as follows:
For EU/EEA students, public institutions charge NOK 0 in tuition costs.Expenses for students from outside the EU/EEA for tuition: The cost of tuition varies by academic discipline and by school. Details may be found on the institutional websites. Annual semester fee: 1,000–2,000 NOK Annual estimated living expenses: NOK 137 907,- (2023/24).
Please be aware that starting in the fall of 2023, students from nations outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland must pay tuition.
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