Study Abroad

Yes! International students can get either partially funded or fully-funded scholarships to study in Norway. Some of the most reputed and highly sought after scholarships to study in Norway are:

• Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarships
• Narotam Sekhsaria's Scholarships
• K.C. Mahindra Scholarships For Post-Graduate Studies Abroad
• Unimoni Student Stars 2023
• JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship

The cost of education in Norway is affordable for Indian students with an average fee for undergraduate courses being ₹ 11 L to ₹ 14 L and that of graduate courses being ₹ 1 L to ₹ 29 L. 

Yes! Norway is a good study abroad destination for Indian students as it hosts universities that provide world-class education and a safe and peaceful environment for international students with a lot of outdoor activities. The high quality of life and a strong work-life balance sets Norway apart from many other study-abroad destinations.

The UAE has a desert type climate with extreme summer temperatures that can go up to 50°C. This heat makes walking outdoors for extended periods impossible during peak months, leading to reliability on air-conditioned transport like taxis or university shuttle buses. UAE has built an ultra-modern infrastructure where virtually all indoor space, including malls, university buildings, and public transports are fully air-conditioned. Besides the intense summer period, the UAE offers year-round sunshine. This contributes to a vibrant social scene and outdoor lifestyle during the cooler months

The UAE has a great healthcare system characterized by heavy government investment in medical technology and well-being. While healthcare is not free for Indian students, having medical insurance is a mandatory requirement for the issuance of a student residency visa. Most universities simplify this process by providing mandatory group health insurance policies or including the insurance cost within the annual visa processing fee. For students who may be on a Golden Visa or are self-employed, they are responsible for arranging their own private medical coverage.

Starting salaries in the UAE is dependent on the industry and the reputation of the university. For example, BITS Pilani Dubai graduates had the salary of around AED 90,000 (~INR 21.3 Lakhs) per year.

The average salaries in the UAE can range AED 120,000 - AED 150,000 per year for Banking and Finance sectors. For other professionals, starting salaries in the UAE average around AED 12,000 per month. A few top Engineering packages have reached AED 310,000. The specific monthly range for entry-level roles in fields like Architecture or Design range from AED 7,000 - AED 15,000.

UAE has a zero personal income tax policy. This means that 100% of the salary goes directly into your pocket. In UAE, there is no payroll tax. This allows for a higher savings potential compared to most Western countries.

Some indirect taxes students have to pay. This includes a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) applies to most goods and services. A 9% corporate tax is also applied on business profits exceeding certain thresholds.