20 universities found
Norway is one of the few countries offering tuition-free higher education for all international students at public universities (only a small semester fee applies). Programs are taught in Norwegian or English. Norway consistently ranks among the highest in the world for quality of life.
To apply, submit through studyinnorway.no or directly to the university. You'll need translated transcripts and IELTS 6.0–6.5 or TOEFL 80+. Undergraduate entry may require language courses or qualifications matching the GSU-list criteria.
Top universities include the University of Oslo, NTNU (Trondheim), and the University of Bergen. The Norwegian Government Scholarship Programme supports students from partner countries.
Oslo, Norway
Norway's oldest and largest university, founded in 1811. Consistently ranked among the top 200 universities globally. Known for law, medicine, humanities, and social sciences. Home to 5 Nobel Prize la
Ranking: 191 | Country: Norway
Trondheim, Norway
Norway's largest university by student count and the primary institution for engineering and technology education. Created in 1996 from a merger. Known for engineering, natural sciences, medicine, and
Ranking: 397 | Country: Norway
Bergen, Norway
Founded in 1946, UiB is a leading research university located in Norway's second-largest city. Known for marine sciences, geosciences, medicine, humanities, and law. Has produced 2 Nobel Prize laureat
Ranking: 401 | Country: Norway
Bergen, Norway
Norway's oldest and leading business school, founded in 1936. Ranked among the best business schools in Europe by the Financial Times. Specializes in economics, business administration, finance, and s
Ranking: 501 | Country: Norway
Tromsø, Norway
The world's northernmost university, founded in 1968 in Tromsø. Specializes in Arctic research, medicine, law, fisheries, and social sciences. Norway's third-largest university after a merger with sev
Ranking: 601 | Country: Norway
Ås, Norway
Founded in 1859, NMBU focuses on the sciences vital to life on Earth. Specializes in environmental and natural sciences, veterinary medicine, food science, landscape architecture, economics, and socia
Ranking: 601 | Country: Norway
Stavanger, Norway
A young, innovative university in Norway's oil capital, granted university status in 2005. Strong in petroleum engineering, offshore technology, health sciences, social sciences, and education. Major
Ranking: 801 | Country: Norway
Oslo, Norway
Oslo's urban university and one of Norway's largest, focusing on professional programs in health, social work, education, journalism, and technology. Became a university in 2018. Excellent location in
Ranking: 801 | Country: Norway
Oslo, Norway
Scandinavia's largest business school and the second-largest in Europe, founded in 1943. Offers bachelor's, master's, MBA, and PhD programs in business, economics, and management. Ranked among Europe'
Ranking: 901 | Country: Norway
Kristiansand, Norway
A young university on Norway's sunny southern coast, granted university status in 2007. Campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad. Known for mechatronics, engineering, music, business, and health sciences
Ranking: N/A | Country: Norway
Oslo, Norway
A specialized Christian university created in 2016 from a merger of five institutions. Focuses on health and social work, theology, and intercultural communication. Campuses in Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger
Ranking: N/A | Country: Norway
Oslo, Norway
One of Norway's largest private higher education institutions, founded in 1914. Based in central Oslo with programs in business, law, communication, design, creative arts, and health. Strong focus on
Ranking: N/A | Country: Norway
Oslo, Norway
The only university in Norway dedicated to sport and physical activity, founded in 1968. Specializes in sport sciences, physical education, coaching, sport management, and health and exercise physiolo
Ranking: N/A | Country: Norway
Lillehammer, Norway
Created in 2017 with campuses in Lillehammer, Elverum, Hamar, and Rena. Known for film studies (at Lillehammer, Norway's Olympic city), forestry, business, sports sciences, and education. Strong outdo
Ranking: N/A | Country: Norway
Bodø, Norway
Established in 2016, Nord University has campuses across northern and central Norway. Known for aquaculture, fisheries, business, education, nursing, and social sciences. Unique Arctic/sub-Arctic rese
Ranking: N/A | Country: Norway
Halden, Norway
A state university college in Halden and Fredrikstad, on the border with Sweden. Known for engineering, computer science, nursing, education, and social work. Unique transnational programs with Swedis
Ranking: N/A | Country: Norway
Bergen, Norway
Formed in 2017, HVL is one of Norway's largest state university colleges with campuses in Bergen, Sogndal, Florø, Haugesund, and Stord. Known for nursing, engineering, education, and social work. Stro
Ranking: N/A | Country: Norway
Kongsberg, Norway
Created in 2016 from a merger of Telemark University College and Buskerud and Vestfold University College. Norway's fourth-largest university with 8 campuses. Known for maritime, maritime technology,
Ranking: N/A | Country: Norway
Molde, Norway
A specialized public university college in the fjord city of Molde, focusing on logistics, supply chain management, sports management, health sciences, and nursing. Known for its excellent logistics p
Ranking: N/A | Country: Norway
Oslo, Norway
A specialized Norwegian university founded in 1908, focusing on theology, religious studies, and their interaction with society. Offers unique programs in intercultural work, youth studies, and diacon
Ranking: N/A | Country: Norway