BI Norwegian Business
Scholarship
International Undergraduate Scholarships
Bachelor
International Scholarship
·
Coverage:
50 % of tuition for up to three years (if you maintain required academic
progress)
·
Eligibility:
o
Strong academic
performance (above-average high school grades).
o
International
applicants residing outside Norway.
o
Admission into one
of these programs:
§ BBA (Business Administration)
§ BSc Data Science for Business
§ BSc Digital Business
·
Average Value:
Approx. NOK 125,000 over three years (~USD 12,000)
BI
International Baccalaureate (IB) Scholarship
·
Coverage:
100 % tuition for up to three years
·
Eligibility:
o
33+ IB points
(final or predicted).
o
Admission to the
same three bachelor programs as above.
Women
in Finance and Tech Bachelor Scholarship
·
Coverage:
Full tuition for up to two years
·
Eligibility:
o
Female candidates.
o
Admission to BBA,
Data Science, or Digital Business programs.
Native (Norwegian/EU/EEA) Undergraduate Scholarships
There are no specific domestic-only scholarships for Norwegian/EU/EEA bachelor students at BI. However,
Norwegian/EU students also qualify for:
·
Bachelor International Scholarship (if international by citizenship and education background).
·
BI International Baccalaureate Scholarship (if eligible).
·
Women in Finance and Tech Scholarship (if applicable).
Additionally,
Norwegian/EU students can access financial support through Lånekassen, the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund, which offers
low-interest loans that convert to grants for academically progressing students
Common Eligibility Requirements
·
Academic Excellence: High school transcripts with above-average grades or IB
scores.
·
Program Admission:
Must apply simultaneously for admission to one of the specified BI bachelor
programs.
·
Application:
Submit a CV and one-page scholarship motivation letter via the BI online portal
(by March 1 for internationals; Norwegian applicants by April 15)
·
Performance
Maintenance:
o
30 ECTS credits
per semester.
o
Minimum “B”
average on BI's ECTS scale each term
BI Graduate Scholarships Overview
1.
BI Presidential Scholarship
·
Coverage
o
Norwegian/EU/EEA/Swiss
residents: 100% tuition for up
to 2 years
o
International
applicants (outside EU/EEA/Switzerland):
100% tuition + NOK 50,000
per semester living stipend
(~USD 4,600)
·
Eligibility
o
Admission to one
of BI’s MSc programs at Oslo or Bergen campus
o
Minimum ‘A’ GPA (ECTS) or equivalent internationally
o
Open to both
domestic and international candidates (max ~20 intl & 10 domestic slots per
year)
·
Extra
Recipients act as BI ambassadors, participate in
recruitment, must maintain ≥30 ECTS per semester and a cumulative ‘B’ GPA
2. Master of Science International Scholarship
·
Coverage
o
100% tuition for
up to 2 years (some eligible for 1-year award)
·
Eligibility
o
International
applicants (non-residents of Norway)
o
Admission to BI’s
MSc program
o
Minimum 4.0 GPA (ECTS); BI converts grades to ECTS
·
Extra
Automatically considered alongside Presidential
Scholarship applicants
3. Specialized Scholarships (Master-level)
·
A. Wilhelmsen Foundation
Scholarship
o
Available for
select international MSc applicants; requires dedicated application letter
·
BI–Luiss Joint Masters in
Marketing Scholarship
o
Covers tuition for
BI–Luiss degree, for strong applicants
·
Women in Finance &
Tech Master Scholarship
o
Full tuition for
up to 2 years
o
For females in
finance/tech MSc tracks
o
Open to
international/EU students with Lånekassen eligibility
·
EIDRA Women in Data Science & Gjensidige
Women in Technology Scholarships Cover full tuition for targeted MSc studies
·
Revisorforeningen
Scholarship (Accounting & Auditing)
o
Tuition support
for MSc in Accounting & Auditing (Norwegian)
·
Future African Leader
Scholarship
o
Supports talented
African MSc applicants
Eligibility & Application Tips
·
GPA
Requirements
o
Presidential: ‘A’ (ECTS)
o
MSc International:
≥ 4.0
(ECTS)
·
Documents Needed
o
Admission: MSc
program at BI
o
Scholarship: CV +
one-page motivation letter (special letters for A. Wilhelmsen or Luiss
scholarships)
·
Progress
Requirements
o
Maintain 30 ECTS
per semester and a GPA ≥ ‘B’ on BI scale to retain funding
·
Other
Expectations
o
Presidential
scholars serve as BI ambassadors in events and recruitment
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Eligibility criteria
Undergraduate Admission
Eligibility – BI Norwegian Business School
1. General Educational Requirements
Applicants must meet the Norwegian Higher
Education Entrance Qualification, as defined by the GSU List,
which varies by country.
Examples:
·
India:
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) + 1 year of university or 3-year Bachelor’s
degree.
·
Bangladesh, Nepal,
Pakistan: HSC + at least 1–2 years of university studies.
·
United Kingdom:
GCE A-Levels in 3 subjects.
·
USA:
High School Diploma + 1 year of university or sufficient AP exams.
·
International
Baccalaureate (IB): IB Diploma qualifies directly.
2. English Language Proficiency
English-taught bachelor programs require one of the following (unless
exempt):
|
Test |
Minimum Score |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.0 overall |
|
TOEFL iBT |
78 |
|
PTE Academic |
55 |
|
Cambridge FCE/CAE |
A, B or C |
Exemptions:
·
Native English speakers.
·
Completed upper secondary school with
English as the language of instruction (from countries like UK, US, Canada,
Australia, New Zealand, etc.).
·
IB Diploma with English A or B.
3. Program-Specific Requirements
You must be admitted to one of BI’s English-taught bachelor programs:
·
Bachelor of Business
Administration (BBA)
·
Bachelor of Data Science
for Business
·
Bachelor of Digital
Business
Some programs may have additional subject-specific requirements (e.g.,
mathematics for Data Science).
4. Documentation Required
·
Final high school diploma and
transcript.
·
Proof of English proficiency.
·
Copy of passport or ID.
·
Motivational letter (for some
scholarships).
·
CV (for scholarships or specific
applications).
Graduate Admission
Eligibility – BI Norwegian Business School
BI offers a variety of English-taught Master of Science (MSc) programs
(e.g., Finance, Business Analytics, Strategic Marketing Management). Admission
is competitive and based on academic
performance, relevance of prior studies, and English proficiency.
1. Academic
Background
You must hold a recognized bachelor’s degree
(equivalent to 180 ECTS credits) in a relevant field.
Accepted Fields per Program:
|
MSc Program |
Required Academic
Background |
|
MSc in Finance |
Bachelor's in Finance, Economics, Math, or Engineering |
|
MSc in Business |
Bachelor's in Business Administration or Management |
|
MSc in Business Analytics |
Quantitative bachelor (Math, Stats, CompSci, etc.) |
|
MSc in Strategic Marketing Management |
Bachelor's in Marketing, Business, or related fields |
|
MSc in Leadership and Organizational Psychology |
Any relevant social science or business degree |
·
Minimum GPA equivalent to a Norwegian “C”
on the ECTS grading scale.
·
For scholarships, a higher GPA is
required:
o
BI
Presidential Scholarship: ECTS Grade A
or international equivalent.
o
MSc
International Scholarship: Minimum 4.0 GPA (ECTS scale).
3. English
Language Proficiency
If your degree was not taught in
English, you must submit proof of proficiency:
|
Test |
Minimum Score |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.5 overall |
|
TOEFL iBT |
90 |
|
PTE Academic |
62 |
|
Cambridge English |
CAE or CPE (Grade A, B, or C) |
·
Bachelor’s diploma and transcripts.
·
Proof of English proficiency (if not
exempt).
·
Copy of passport or national ID.
·
Updated CV.
·
Motivation letter (for some programs or
scholarships).
·
GMAT/GRE is not required,
but can strengthen your application.
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International Undergraduate Scholarships
Bachelor
International Scholarship
·
Coverage:
50 % of tuition for up to three years (if you maintain required academic
progress)
·
Eligibility:
o
Strong academic
performance (above-average high school grades).
o
International
applicants residing outside Norway.
o
Admission into one
of these programs:
§ BBA (Business Administration)
§ BSc Data Science for Business
§ BSc Digital Business
·
Average Value:
Approx. NOK 125,000 over three years (~USD 12,000)
BI
International Baccalaureate (IB) Scholarship
·
Coverage:
100 % tuition for up to three years
·
Eligibility:
o
33+ IB points
(final or predicted).
o
Admission to the
same three bachelor programs as above.
Women
in Finance and Tech Bachelor Scholarship
·
Coverage:
Full tuition for up to two years
·
Eligibility:
o
Female candidates.
o
Admission to BBA,
Data Science, or Digital Business programs.
Native (Norwegian/EU/EEA) Undergraduate Scholarships
There are no specific domestic-only scholarships for Norwegian/EU/EEA bachelor students at BI. However,
Norwegian/EU students also qualify for:
·
Bachelor International Scholarship (if international by citizenship and education background).
·
BI International Baccalaureate Scholarship (if eligible).
·
Women in Finance and Tech Scholarship (if applicable).
Additionally,
Norwegian/EU students can access financial support through Lånekassen, the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund, which offers
low-interest loans that convert to grants for academically progressing students
Common Eligibility Requirements
·
Academic Excellence: High school transcripts with above-average grades or IB
scores.
·
Program Admission:
Must apply simultaneously for admission to one of the specified BI bachelor
programs.
·
Application:
Submit a CV and one-page scholarship motivation letter via the BI online portal
(by March 1 for internationals; Norwegian applicants by April 15)
·
Performance
Maintenance:
o
30 ECTS credits
per semester.
o
Minimum “B”
average on BI's ECTS scale each term
BI Graduate Scholarships Overview
1.
BI Presidential Scholarship
·
Coverage
o
Norwegian/EU/EEA/Swiss
residents: 100% tuition for up
to 2 years
o
International
applicants (outside EU/EEA/Switzerland):
100% tuition + NOK 50,000
per semester living stipend
(~USD 4,600)
·
Eligibility
o
Admission to one
of BI’s MSc programs at Oslo or Bergen campus
o
Minimum ‘A’ GPA (ECTS) or equivalent internationally
o
Open to both
domestic and international candidates (max ~20 intl & 10 domestic slots per
year)
·
Extra
Recipients act as BI ambassadors, participate in
recruitment, must maintain ≥30 ECTS per semester and a cumulative ‘B’ GPA
2. Master of Science International Scholarship
·
Coverage
o
100% tuition for
up to 2 years (some eligible for 1-year award)
·
Eligibility
o
International
applicants (non-residents of Norway)
o
Admission to BI’s
MSc program
o
Minimum 4.0 GPA (ECTS); BI converts grades to ECTS
·
Extra
Automatically considered alongside Presidential
Scholarship applicants
3. Specialized Scholarships (Master-level)
·
A. Wilhelmsen Foundation
Scholarship
o
Available for
select international MSc applicants; requires dedicated application letter
·
BI–Luiss Joint Masters in
Marketing Scholarship
o
Covers tuition for
BI–Luiss degree, for strong applicants
·
Women in Finance &
Tech Master Scholarship
o
Full tuition for
up to 2 years
o
For females in
finance/tech MSc tracks
o
Open to
international/EU students with Lånekassen eligibility
·
EIDRA Women in Data Science & Gjensidige
Women in Technology Scholarships Cover full tuition for targeted MSc studies
·
Revisorforeningen
Scholarship (Accounting & Auditing)
o
Tuition support
for MSc in Accounting & Auditing (Norwegian)
·
Future African Leader
Scholarship
o
Supports talented
African MSc applicants
Eligibility & Application Tips
·
GPA
Requirements
o
Presidential: ‘A’ (ECTS)
o
MSc International:
≥ 4.0
(ECTS)
·
Documents Needed
o
Admission: MSc
program at BI
o
Scholarship: CV +
one-page motivation letter (special letters for A. Wilhelmsen or Luiss
scholarships)
·
Progress
Requirements
o
Maintain 30 ECTS
per semester and a GPA ≥ ‘B’ on BI scale to retain funding
·
Other
Expectations
o
Presidential
scholars serve as BI ambassadors in events and recruitment
No results found
Undergraduate Admission
Eligibility – BI Norwegian Business School
1. General Educational Requirements
Applicants must meet the Norwegian Higher
Education Entrance Qualification, as defined by the GSU List,
which varies by country.
Examples:
·
India:
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) + 1 year of university or 3-year Bachelor’s
degree.
·
Bangladesh, Nepal,
Pakistan: HSC + at least 1–2 years of university studies.
·
United Kingdom:
GCE A-Levels in 3 subjects.
·
USA:
High School Diploma + 1 year of university or sufficient AP exams.
·
International
Baccalaureate (IB): IB Diploma qualifies directly.
2. English Language Proficiency
English-taught bachelor programs require one of the following (unless
exempt):
|
Test |
Minimum Score |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.0 overall |
|
TOEFL iBT |
78 |
|
PTE Academic |
55 |
|
Cambridge FCE/CAE |
A, B or C |
Exemptions:
·
Native English speakers.
·
Completed upper secondary school with
English as the language of instruction (from countries like UK, US, Canada,
Australia, New Zealand, etc.).
·
IB Diploma with English A or B.
3. Program-Specific Requirements
You must be admitted to one of BI’s English-taught bachelor programs:
·
Bachelor of Business
Administration (BBA)
·
Bachelor of Data Science
for Business
·
Bachelor of Digital
Business
Some programs may have additional subject-specific requirements (e.g.,
mathematics for Data Science).
4. Documentation Required
·
Final high school diploma and
transcript.
·
Proof of English proficiency.
·
Copy of passport or ID.
·
Motivational letter (for some
scholarships).
·
CV (for scholarships or specific
applications).
Graduate Admission
Eligibility – BI Norwegian Business School
BI offers a variety of English-taught Master of Science (MSc) programs
(e.g., Finance, Business Analytics, Strategic Marketing Management). Admission
is competitive and based on academic
performance, relevance of prior studies, and English proficiency.
1. Academic
Background
You must hold a recognized bachelor’s degree
(equivalent to 180 ECTS credits) in a relevant field.
Accepted Fields per Program:
|
MSc Program |
Required Academic
Background |
|
MSc in Finance |
Bachelor's in Finance, Economics, Math, or Engineering |
|
MSc in Business |
Bachelor's in Business Administration or Management |
|
MSc in Business Analytics |
Quantitative bachelor (Math, Stats, CompSci, etc.) |
|
MSc in Strategic Marketing Management |
Bachelor's in Marketing, Business, or related fields |
|
MSc in Leadership and Organizational Psychology |
Any relevant social science or business degree |
·
Minimum GPA equivalent to a Norwegian “C”
on the ECTS grading scale.
·
For scholarships, a higher GPA is
required:
o
BI
Presidential Scholarship: ECTS Grade A
or international equivalent.
o
MSc
International Scholarship: Minimum 4.0 GPA (ECTS scale).
3. English
Language Proficiency
If your degree was not taught in
English, you must submit proof of proficiency:
|
Test |
Minimum Score |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.5 overall |
|
TOEFL iBT |
90 |
|
PTE Academic |
62 |
|
Cambridge English |
CAE or CPE (Grade A, B, or C) |
·
Bachelor’s diploma and transcripts.
·
Proof of English proficiency (if not
exempt).
·
Copy of passport or national ID.
·
Updated CV.
·
Motivation letter (for some programs or
scholarships).
·
GMAT/GRE is not required,
but can strengthen your application.