Norway

The University of Stavanger ranking in the World University Rankings 2025 is the same as it was in 2024, i.e. 601-800. However, the position of the University of Stavanger in QS World University Rankings 2025 has improved drastically from what it was in 2024, i.e. the university has jumped up from 1400+ position in 2024 to 801-850 in 2025.

The University of Stavanger provided free education to all local and international students in some courses until 2023. However, from 2023, the Norwegian government has necessitated tuition fees on some courses for international students. The average fees range from INR 1248 to INR 1449 for selected courses.

As far as free education is concerned, no domestic or international students can study for free at the university. This is because even if the student (s) get a tuition fee waiver, they will be required to pay the semester fee. i.e. 900 NOK.  

International students can check below the list of top MBA universities in Norway: 

Indian students can apply for admission to universities in Norway in the August/September intake through the official website. They must meet the entry requirements of the programme along with English language requirements to study at Norwegian Universities. Mentioned below are the general entry requirements to study in Norway:

• Submit academic transcripts as per the programme requirements
• Standardized test scores  (if applicable)
• Letter of motivation outlining your academic goals and reasons for choosing Norway
• Reference letters
• Must meet the English language requirements for your program

Universities in Norway are not totally free for international students. However, they offers low-cost education to them. Study in Norway fees range from INR 2 L to INR 33 L for first-year. Some famous universities in Norway offer courses under INR 5 L for first-year international students. The below table includes the first-year tuition fees with a number of universities:

No, the institute does not provide any scholarships to international students. The international students are required to submit proof of funding their entire education before getting admission to NTNU. However, international students can apply for scholarships provided by external funding agencies. 

No, the University of Bergen is not free. International students must pay the full tuition fees for their programme. The University of Bergen does not even provide any scholarships to international students. The tuition fee at the University of Bergen is variable and depend on various factors such as the type of course and level of study. Below we have given the tuition fee for some popular courses at the UiB. 

If you come from a country outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland and wish to study in Norway, you must apply for a study permit. International students must meet certain criteria to obtain a study permit, for example proof of admission, housing, and funding. The cost of student visa for applicants over the age of 18 is NOK 5,900. Regardless of your nationality you must be able to support yourself financially to study in Norway. It is estimated that you need at least NOK 128,887 per year (NOK 58 585, - for the autumn semester and NOK 70,302 for the spring semester) to cover your living costs in Norway.