Study permit
higher education
Non-EU/EEA nationals admitted to full-time studies at an accredited Norwegian university or university college need a study permit for stays over three months. Applicants must document a set amount of money for living costs and any tuition. The permit includes the right to work part-time up to 20 hours a week and full-time during holidays.
Life in Norway
Money
3
Currency
Norwegian Krone
NOK
Norwegian Krone
Cost of living
96
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
22–39.8%
Income tax (national)
VAT 25% · social security 7.6%
22% tax on general income (18.5% in Troms and Finnmark) plus bracket tax of 1.7%-17.8% on personal income above NOK 226,100; top step from NOK 1,467,201. Max effective marginal rate on wages 47.4% including national insurance.
Living
1
Happiness
#6 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Non-EU/EEA nationals admitted to full-time higher education at a NOKUT-approved institution in Norway.
Eligibility
Admission
Admission offer for full-time study at an institution on NOKUT's list of approved (accredited) institutions.
Funds
You need to show enough money to cover living costs at university level, based on monthly, semester or full-year amounts.
Money to show (university level)
- Per month
- NOK 15,488
- Autumn semester
- NOK 77,440
- Spring semester
- NOK 92,928
- Full academic year
- NOK 170,368
Official wording
At university level, at least NOK 15,488 per month, or NOK 170,368 for the full academic year; for one semester NOK 77,440 (autumn) or NOK 92,928 (spring).
Source of funds
Show where your funds come from, using one of the accepted sources or a combination.
- Student loans
- Grants
- Own funds in a Norwegian bank account
- Funds in the institution's deposit account
- A combination of these
Official wording
Student loans, grants, own funds in a Norwegian bank account or the institution's deposit account, or a combination.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementTuition
- Document checklistPassport
- FeesStudy permit application fee (18 or over, also renewals)
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Other routes to Norway
- Visit & tourismSchengen tourist & business visa
- Work permitsResidence permit for skilled workers (oppholdstillatelse til faglærte), Immigration Regulations section 6-1
- Permanent residencePermanent residence permit
- FamilyFamily immigration with a spouse, cohabitant or partner
- CitizenshipNorwegian citizenship by application
