List of Tuition Free Universities in Norway and Admission Requirements

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The Academic requirements

A compilation of country-specific information called the GSU-list (formerly SIS list) states what level of education that applicants from different countries need to meet for entry into Norwegian higher education, including any requirements concerning proficiency in English. For courses where the language of instruction is Norwegian, proficiency in the Norwegian language is also required.

An updated pdf-version of the GSU list can be found here. 

Norwegian Undergraduate studies

Completion of secondary education at advanced level, equivalent to passing the exam at the end of Norwegian secondary school, is the general basic requirement for entry to Norwegian universities and university colleges. For students from some countries at least one year of completed studies at the university level is required in addition.

Please check the GSU-list for detailed information regarding additional requirements for your country.

Some study programmes have special admission requirements, usually relating to specialist subjects or fields of study from secondary school. Please check with the institution for information about these special qualifications.

Norwegian Masters programmes

Admission requirements are decided by each university and University College based on an academic evaluation of the applicants.

Applicants for Masters programmes have normally obtained an undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of at least 3 years’ duration. The degree must include courses equal to at least 1 1/2 years of full-time studies in a subject relevant to that of the programme applied for.

In special cases, the first (and sometimes the second) year of study at a foreign higher education institution will not be recognised as higher education in Norway.

A.  State university colleges

1.     Bergen University College

2.     Buskerud University College

3.     Finnmark University College

4.     Gjøvik University College

5.     Harstad University College

6.     Hedmark University College

7.     Lillehammer University College

8.     Narvik University College

9.     Nesna University College

10.  Nord-Trøndelag University College

11.  Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences

12.  Saami University College

13.  Sogn og Fjordane University College

14.  Stord/Haugesund University College

15.  Sør-Trøndelag University College

16.  Telemark University College

17.  Vestfold University College

18.  Volda University College

19.  Østfold University College

20.  Aalesund University College 

B.  Private Colleges with Institutional Accreditation

1.     Ansgar School of Theology and Mission

2.     Diakonhjemmet University College (campus Oslo & Sandnes)

3.     Haraldsplass Deaconess University College (HDUC)

4.     Lovisenberg Diaconal University College

5.     Norwegian School of Information Technology (NITH)

6.     Norwegian Teacher Academy (NLA)

7.     Oslo School of Management, Campus Christiania

8.     Queen Maud University College

C.  Private Colleges with Accredited Programs and Courses

1.     Barratt Due Institute of Music

2.     Bergen School of Architecture

3.     Betanien Deaconal University College

4.     Bjørknes College

5.     Norwegian University College for (HLB)

6.     Norwegian College of Dance (DNBH)

7.     Norwegian Eurythmy College

8.     Rudolf Steiner College of Education 

D.  Specialized University Institutions

1.     BI – Norwegian Business School (formerly Norwegian School of Management)

2.     Molde University College, Specialized University in Logistics (HiMolde)

3.     NHH – Norwegian School of Economics

4.     Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH)

5.     Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH)

6.     Norwegian School of Veterinary Science

7.     MF – Norwegian School of Theology

8.     Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO)

9.     School of Mission and TheologyIn addition Norway has two university centres:

10.  University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS)

11.  University Graduate Center at Kjeller (UNIK)

E.  National Institute of the Arts

1.     Bergen Academy of Art and design (KHiB)

2.     Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO)

D.  Universities

1.     Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)

2.     Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

3.     University of Agder (UiA)

4.     University of Bergen (UiB)

5.     University of Nordland (UiN) (formerly Bodø University College)

6.     University of Oslo (UiO)

7.     University of Stavanger (UiS)

8.     University of Tromsø (UiT)

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