Why Study In Norway?

Norway belongs to one of the Scandinavian countries. It has more than 5 million people living in it. It is certainly ranked as one of the lowest countries in crime rates with a high level of erudition and capital. Norwegians are organized people in a prosperous environment/society in which they provide free services for education and health. The country has a strong economy and offers high wages.

Attitude and etiquette of the local people:
Norway adopts the Jante Law, which meets some moral and common values that every individual must have in the country. The practices from this law that deal with these values and also other values regarding meeting people can be found everywhere in Norway.

Language

Norwegian and Sami are considered two official languages. Bokmal and Nynorsk are two dialects of Norwegian. Norwegian language belongs to North Germanic areas and has an additional three alphabets than the Latin alphabet. The Danish influenced the "Riksmal" language (official language) and the "Landsmal" language (country language) for the rural areas.

Driving laws

A person should be at least 18 for driving a car and 16 for driving a moped. Third-party insurance is compulsory. Foreigners may drive foreign registered private vehicles if they are legally aged for driving in their own country.

Part-time and post-study work opportunities:
European students can work, study and stay anywhere in Norway. Registration will be required only if the stay exceeds three months. However, non-European students will need a study permit. Through this permit, students will be able to work for 20 hours per week during study sessions. International students will be allowed for only a year after graduating from a university to seek employment. They must apply for a residence permit if the student is still seeking a job after exceeding one year.

Routes to permanent settlement:
The process of permanent residency is easy but with a lot of paperwork to be done. It will include a transcript from the National Population Register, employment contracts, tax returns to cover the five-year period, and documents to support purchasing contracts. Students should have lived in Norway for three years with tuition in their language and social studies and get through related tests to apply for the permit.

Major cities with varied course options

The United Nations has ranked Norway as 'the best country to live in' due to the factors of education, economy, human rights, and cultural freedom. It is the 4th highest in income and in standards of lifestyle. Public universities in Norway do not charge tuition fees, this boosts the career choices of the students for higher education. These colleges and universities are recognized for their first-class education. The teaching staff is also amicable and are willing to help students develop critically in their thinking.

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Norwegian universities and university colleges provide high-end education, which will benefit degree students, especially in career possibilities. There are many degree programs and courses for the English language. The nation may be small but the resources are abundant and so are the costs of things like accommodation in Norway.

Choice of higher educational institutes:
All of the higher educational institutes are run by the state. The Bologna process has been leading the country in the European higher education with an executive of a 3+2+3 degree system with a Bachelor's, Masters, and Ph.D.

Types of qualification awarded:
Norway's higher education is almost structured in the same way as many systems in Europe, America, Australia, Canada, and the UK; bachelor, master's, and Ph.D. programs.

Types of degrees:
Norway has been associated with the Bologna process, which involves the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System that help graduated students be recognized by foreign nations as well. The duration for a bachelor's and Ph.D. degree is three years and two years for a master's degree.

Fee range in local currency:
Norway's currency is the Norwegian Krone (NOK). Public universities here offers free tuition fee for international students. However, you may have to pay only a small amount of NOK 300 – NOK 600 per semester. Private universities will be required to meet with the tuition fee but they offer scholarships that will help students.

Employment opportunities after completion of degrees:
Non-EU or EEA students are allowed to work 20 hours a week during their studies; however, there I no need for a work permit for EU or EEA students; they can easily work in Norway after registering with the Police. Norway has workplaces that are innovative and competent with business sectors that rank top 10 from 180 nations and among the World Competitiveness Scoreboard.

University of Oslo Scholarships: This University is a very popular destination for a huge number of international students in the country. The school offers quality facilities, education, and top minds for their courses. It accommodates almost 30,000 students annually.

NORAM Scholarships: The Norway-American Association assists Americans to seek education in Norway with 10 scholarships annually.

Norwegian-Russian Scholarship Scheme: This scheme offers scholarships that may involve exchange programs or direct stipends and accepts only 30 Russians annually; hence there is a lot of competition.

University of Stavanger Scholarships: This is a huge and elite university with more than 11,000 students. It offers a full-tuition fee for international students in Norway.

Norwegian University of Science and Technology Scholarships: This University is the largest university in Norway, with more than 40,000 students annually. It offers top-notch education along with connections to different companies for its students.

Ostford University College Scholarship: This University provides free tuition fees for international students. It is publically funded.

Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences: The University was found by a union of two universities in Norway. It offers free tuition fees for international students with grand education.

University of Bergen Scholarships: The University has almost 15,000 students and is publically funded; hence offers free school fees. At the University of Oslo, there are small fees to be paid every semester.

University of Tronso – Arctic University of Norway Scholarship: This University provides full-tuition fee scholarships in Norway. It provides majors like tourism, sledding lessons, traditional classes in sciences, humanities, and engineering.

Government Scholarships in your home country:
Norway has many free institutions but living expenses must be self-managed. Seeking scholarships from your home country to get reasonable assistance while studying in Norway should not be taken lightly.

For the requirements of a passport, you will need a signed original and copy of the passport issued under the previous 10 years that is valid for a minimum of three months and with 2 blank visa pages.

Norway Visa Application form: A new user account to register the online application is needed.

The following will then need to be printed out:

A 2-page cover sheet that has been completed and signed on the second page, with a copy.
2-page checklists signed on the second page.
1-page online payment receipt.
At least a 5-page online application form, signed in all indicated areas.
Photo requirements: Two fresh front views 2 x 2 passport-sized photos with color and a plain background.

Letter of Acceptance: This letter should contain your name, course, level of study, and duration of the program with approval from the educational institution.

Proof of State Residency: These documents must show your house, apartment, or room location in the country. Or a rental contract authorized by the owner if you are renting.

Proof of sufficient funds: The document must state support from the State Education Loan Fund, a bank statement from your account in a bank in Norway, or a statement from the educational institution that you have made deposits of the required amount.

Student visa with dependants:
This visa will straighten things out for the traveling of an applier's spouse or family member(s) to Norway. If the dependant is a spouse, then a valid marriage status must be approved. This visa will permit not only permanent residency but also education for the dependents as well as social and health care benefits. Spouses and children will be able to apply for citizenship in Norway; however, if the spouse intends to employ anywhere in the country, then an application for a work permit will be required.

University will offer campus accommodation to their students at varied prices. You can also seek private accommodations around the university area with varied prices depending on the location along with utilities and facilities. Despite the fact that Norway offers free tuition fees, living expenses are still high due to the high-cost way in the country.

Housing
NOK 3000 - 6000 NOK - (incl. elect./heating)

Food - NOK 2000-3000

Books & Supplies - NOK 500 - 3000

Transport (local bus) - NOK 450 - 500

Bicycle rental (with helmet) - NOK 150

Miscellaneous - NOK 1000 - 2000

Average accommodation type:
This type of accommodation is a budget alternative that can be a guesthouse, private rooms in houses, bed and breakfast, campsites and cabins, and HI-registered hostels. You will also be able to find pensions, guesthouses, inns, mountain huts, lighthouses, and farm holidays.

How do students live?
Norway has the highest cost of living in all of Europe. But as a master's student, it should still be manageable. An amount of around €1,180 for living expenses, €310 for food and €60 for transport per month must be managed by an individual to stay in Norway.