Undergraduate Scholarships available here:

 Native (Norwegian / EU / EEA / Swiss) Students

·         No tuition fees, only a semester fee for welfare services.

·         Lånekassen provides national loans and grants (~NOK 90–120 000/year), partly forgivable upon completion

 International (Non-EU/EEA) Students

1. No NMBU Undergrad Scholarships

·         NMBU does not offer dedicated scholarships for undergraduate students neither domestic nor international

·         Tuition for non-EU/EEA students is typically around NOK 80 000/year

2. External/Partner Funding Opportunities

·         Education Future International Scholarship (India): INR 200 000–1 000 000 (~NOK 20 000–100 000)

·         Erasmus+: €250–850/month + tuition waivers for exchange students

·         EEA & Norway Grants: Monthly stipend (€600–1 200) + no tuition for 12 months

·         Lakselaget Foundation: Scholarships for women with Norwegian expertise varied amounts

·         Norwegian-Russian Scholarship: Partial or full coverage for students from Russia

·         External foundations (DAAD, Fulbright, etc.) may offer partial support for studies at NMBU

Estimated Funding & Amounts

·         NMBU has no direct undergrad scholarships; all students must pay tuition or qualify for external funding.

·         Education Future: aimed at Indian nationals—competitive, merit-based.

·         Erasmus+ / EEA Grants: require current enrollment at a qualifying partner institution.

·         Lakselaget: Norwegian women demonstrating academic success in tech, culture, or business.

·         Norwegian–Russian program: for Russian students in qualifying fields.

Graduate Scholarships available here:

Native (Norwegian / EU / EEA / Swiss) Students

·         Tuition & Fees
Norwegian and EU/EEA students pay no tuition, only a semester fee (~NOK 350–700)

·         Lånekassen (State Loan Fund)
Grants and loans providing living support (~NOK 90 000–120 000/year), partially forgivable under conditions

International (Non‑EU/EEA) Graduate Students

1. NORSTIP Scholarship (Master’s Degree)

·         Coverage:

o    Full tuition

o    Monthly stipend (~NOK 13 297/month)

o    One-time start-up grant (NOK 15 000)

o    Travel and fieldwork expenses

·         Eligibility:

o    Applicants aged 20–30 from specific partner universities

o    Nomination by home institution required

o    Strong academic record and English proficiency

·         Typical awards:

o    ~21 scholarships available for Autumn 2025–2027

2. Master’s & PhD: Self-financed + No Tuition

·         No direct NMBU master’s scholarships for international students self-funded entry required

·         Proof of living funds (~NOK 10 000/month) is mandatory

3. PhD Fellowships (Salaried Positions)

·         Coverage:

o    Annual salary ~NOK 500 000–540 000, including social benefits and pension

·         Eligibility:

o    Master’s degree in relevant field

o    Strong academic record, research proposal, and English proficiency

o    Funding must be secured via NMBU vacancy or externally sponsored

4. Travel Grants for PhD/Postdocs

·         Coverage:

o    Funding for 2–6 month research stays abroad

o    Travel and living expenses supported

·         Eligibility:

o    Employed as a PhD/postdoc (KD-funded or faculty-funded)

o    Approval by faculty and supervisor required

5. External & International Schemes

·         Education Future, Erasmus+, EEA/Norway Grants, DAAD, Fulbright, etc., may support Master’s students

·         MSCA Postdoc Fellowships also available via NMBU

Average Scholarship Amounts

·         Norwegian/EU/EEA students:

o    Free tuition; eligible for Lånekassen support.

·         NORSTIP:

o    For 2-year master's programs; applicants must be nominated by partner institutions.

·         Master’s (other):

o    International students must self-fund tuition and living costs (~NOK 120 000/year).

·         PhD Fellowships:

o    Competitive, salaried roles with full employment benefits.

·         Travel Grants:

o    For PhD and postdoc staff in eligible funded positions.

·         External Schemes:

o    Support varies (Erasmus+, Education Future, MSCA, etc.).