Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway
Scholarship
NMBU Undergraduate
Scholarships
1. Norwegian
Government Quota Scheme
·
Eligibility:
Students from developing countries (e.g., parts of Africa, Asia, Eastern
Europe).
·
Coverage:
40 % grant + 60 % loan (loan is forgiven if you return home after graduation)
·
Amount:
Covers full tuition (if applicable) and provides a monthly living stipend (NOK 8,000–10,000 ≈ USD 700–900).
·
Note: Open only to students admitted before the scheme ended
(2016), but existing agreements may still apply check whether NMBU honors it for
undergrads.
2. EEA/Norway Grants
·
Eligibility:
Applicants from EEA countries.
·
Coverage:
Monthly stipend between €600–1,200, often with travel and registration cost support.
·
Amount:
Typically 600–1,200 € monthly (~NOK 6,000–12,000).
3. Lånekassen (Norwegian
Student Loans & Grants)
·
Eligibility:
Norwegian citizens and some EU/EEA students with valid residence.
·
Coverage:
Loan of up to NOK 90,000/year (~USD 8,500), up to 40 % becomes grant upon
passing courses
·
Amount:
NOK 90,000/year, with ~40 % converted to non-repayable grant (if academic
progress is satisfactory).
4. External Scholarships
& Grants
·
Options:
Independent/merit-based grants (e.g. ServiceScape, Headway) worth USD
1,000–3,000.
·
Eligibility:
Global; individual application outside NMBU.
·
Note:
Not administered by NMBU, but still accessible to enter undergrads.
Key Takeaways & Tips
·
NMBU does not offer its own scholarships
for bachelor students;
funding is via national schemes or external grants
·
Deadlines:
Quota and EEA schemes generally coincide with application deadlines around December 1, while external grants vary.
·
Proof of Funds:
Non-EU education applicants must demonstrate ~NOK 120,000–150,000 in personal
funds for visa purposes
·
Work Permits:
Students may work up to 20 hours/week to supplement costs.
·
Living Costs:
Norway is expensive budget carefully (~NOK 10,000/month suggested by NMBU)
·
Apply
early: Investigate Quota Scheme and EEA grants at the same
time as your admission application to NMBU.
Graduate Scholarships
available here:
1. NORSTIP Scholarships (Master’s)
·
Eligibility:
Students (or staff/alumni) from select partner universities in developing
countries, aged 20–30 with priority given to women nominated by home
institution
·
Coverage:
o
Full tuition
o
Monthly stipend of
NOK 13,297 (~USD 1,150)
o
One-time start-up
scholarship NOK 15,000
o
Travel costs +
fieldwork expenses
·
Duration:
Up to 2 years (covers a master’s program)
·
Extras:
Highly competitive; requires nomination by partner institution; awards ~21
scholarships for Autumn 2025 entry.
2. Quota Scheme & Excellence Scholarships
(Master’s)
·
Eligibility:
o
Quota
Scheme: Students from developing/Eastern
European countries.
o
Excellence
Scholarship: High-achieving Master’s
applicants.
·
Coverage:
Varies often includes:
o
Tuition waiver
o
Monthly
stipend/living support
·
Extras:
NMBU itself doesn’t list these; availability depends on national schemes or
external bodies
3. PhD Fellowships & Scholarships
·
Eligibility:
Master’s degree in related field + proficiency in English
·
Funding
types:
o
Employed PhD fellowships at NMBU: 3–4 years
§ Salary ~NOK 540,000/year (~USD 50,000) including benefits
o
Externally funded positions (industry or research councils)
·
Extras:
You are treated as an employee with pension, social security, research
allowances, access to labs and conferences.
4. EU Mobility & External Grants (Master’s/PhD)
·
Eligibility:
EU/EEA students or participants in Erasmus+, MSCA, other exchange/research
initiatives
·
Support:
o
Erasmus+ stipend
(~€230–700/month + travel)
o
MSCA postdoc
fellowships: ~NOK 790,000/year + mobility allowance
·
Extras:
Require coordination with NMBU supervisors and program offices.
Eligibility &
Application Tips
·
Master’s (NORSTIP): Must be nominated via partner institution and meet NMBU
admission & age criteria
·
Quota/Excellence:
Check national or external schemes; high academic performance typically
required .
·
PhD:
Apply to specific job- or research-call posted on NMBU website; positions
typically include funding .
·
EU Mobility/MSCA:
Apply via partner programs; language and residency rules apply
.
Courses
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Eligibility criteria
Undergraduate Admission
Eligibility – NMBU
NMBU offers a limited number of undergraduate programs taught in
English, including Bachelor in International Environment and Development
Studies. The eligibility criteria are based on Norwegian Higher Education Entrance
Qualification (GSU-list), English proficiency,
and country-specific
requirements.
1. General
Education Requirement (GSU List)
You must meet the Norwegian Higher
Education Entrance Qualification. This varies depending on your country of
education:
Example Country Requirements:
|
Country |
Requirement |
|
India |
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) + 1 year university OR 3-year
bachelor’s |
|
Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan |
HSC + 1–2 years of university studies |
|
USA |
High School Diploma + 1 year of college or sufficient AP exams |
|
UK |
GCE A-Levels in 3 subjects |
|
IB Diploma |
Accepted directly |
If your prior education was not in
English (or not from an exempted country), you must provide test scores:
|
Test |
Minimum Requirement |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.0 overall |
|
TOEFL iBT |
80 |
|
PTE Academic |
59 |
|
Cambridge (CAE/CPE) |
Grade A, B, or C |
·
Citizens of countries like UK, USA,
Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand.
·
Students who have completed a full year
of university instruction in English.
3. Specific
Program Requirements
If applying to Bachelor in International Environment
and Development Studies, no specific subject
prerequisites are needed beyond the general qualification.
For Norwegian-taught undergraduate
programs, proof of proficiency in Norwegian is required (e.g., Norwegian
language test).
4. Required
Documents
·
High school diploma and transcripts
(certified copies)
·
Proof of English proficiency (if
applicable)
·
Copy of passport or national ID
·
Statement of purpose or motivation
letter (optional but recommended)
Graduate Admission
Eligibility – NMBU
NMBU offers a range of Master’s programs taught in English,
especially in life sciences, environmental studies, data science, and
development studies. Admission is competitive
and based on academic qualifications, English proficiency, and relevant
background.
1. Bachelor’s
Degree Requirement
·
You must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree
equivalent to at least 3 years of
study (180 ECTS credits).
·
The degree must be recognized and accredited
by your national education authority.
2. Minimum
Grade Requirements
·
Generally, a minimum average grade of C
on the ECTS scale
is required.
·
For many programs, a stronger academic
record is recommended (especially for competitive tracks).
3. English
Language Proficiency
If English is not your native language
and your degree was not taught in English, you must submit one of the
following:
|
Test |
Minimum Score |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.5 overall |
|
TOEFL iBT |
90 |
|
PTE Academic |
62 |
|
Cambridge CAE/CPE |
Grade A, B, or C |
Exemptions:
You are exempt from submitting English scores if:
·
You are from an English-speaking
country (e.g., USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, etc.).
·
You completed your undergraduate degree
in English in select countries or at recognized institutions.
4. Required
Documents
·
Official bachelor's degree diploma and
transcripts
·
English language test results (if
applicable)
·
Copy of passport or national ID
·
CV/resume
·
Statement of motivation / letter of
intent
·
Recommendation letters (some programs)
Accommodation
Visa
University Video
NMBU Undergraduate
Scholarships
1. Norwegian
Government Quota Scheme
·
Eligibility:
Students from developing countries (e.g., parts of Africa, Asia, Eastern
Europe).
·
Coverage:
40 % grant + 60 % loan (loan is forgiven if you return home after graduation)
·
Amount:
Covers full tuition (if applicable) and provides a monthly living stipend (NOK 8,000–10,000 ≈ USD 700–900).
·
Note: Open only to students admitted before the scheme ended
(2016), but existing agreements may still apply check whether NMBU honors it for
undergrads.
2. EEA/Norway Grants
·
Eligibility:
Applicants from EEA countries.
·
Coverage:
Monthly stipend between €600–1,200, often with travel and registration cost support.
·
Amount:
Typically 600–1,200 € monthly (~NOK 6,000–12,000).
3. Lånekassen (Norwegian
Student Loans & Grants)
·
Eligibility:
Norwegian citizens and some EU/EEA students with valid residence.
·
Coverage:
Loan of up to NOK 90,000/year (~USD 8,500), up to 40 % becomes grant upon
passing courses
·
Amount:
NOK 90,000/year, with ~40 % converted to non-repayable grant (if academic
progress is satisfactory).
4. External Scholarships
& Grants
·
Options:
Independent/merit-based grants (e.g. ServiceScape, Headway) worth USD
1,000–3,000.
·
Eligibility:
Global; individual application outside NMBU.
·
Note:
Not administered by NMBU, but still accessible to enter undergrads.
Key Takeaways & Tips
·
NMBU does not offer its own scholarships
for bachelor students;
funding is via national schemes or external grants
·
Deadlines:
Quota and EEA schemes generally coincide with application deadlines around December 1, while external grants vary.
·
Proof of Funds:
Non-EU education applicants must demonstrate ~NOK 120,000–150,000 in personal
funds for visa purposes
·
Work Permits:
Students may work up to 20 hours/week to supplement costs.
·
Living Costs:
Norway is expensive budget carefully (~NOK 10,000/month suggested by NMBU)
·
Apply
early: Investigate Quota Scheme and EEA grants at the same
time as your admission application to NMBU.
Graduate Scholarships
available here:
1. NORSTIP Scholarships (Master’s)
·
Eligibility:
Students (or staff/alumni) from select partner universities in developing
countries, aged 20–30 with priority given to women nominated by home
institution
·
Coverage:
o
Full tuition
o
Monthly stipend of
NOK 13,297 (~USD 1,150)
o
One-time start-up
scholarship NOK 15,000
o
Travel costs +
fieldwork expenses
·
Duration:
Up to 2 years (covers a master’s program)
·
Extras:
Highly competitive; requires nomination by partner institution; awards ~21
scholarships for Autumn 2025 entry.
2. Quota Scheme & Excellence Scholarships
(Master’s)
·
Eligibility:
o
Quota
Scheme: Students from developing/Eastern
European countries.
o
Excellence
Scholarship: High-achieving Master’s
applicants.
·
Coverage:
Varies often includes:
o
Tuition waiver
o
Monthly
stipend/living support
·
Extras:
NMBU itself doesn’t list these; availability depends on national schemes or
external bodies
3. PhD Fellowships & Scholarships
·
Eligibility:
Master’s degree in related field + proficiency in English
·
Funding
types:
o
Employed PhD fellowships at NMBU: 3–4 years
§ Salary ~NOK 540,000/year (~USD 50,000) including benefits
o
Externally funded positions (industry or research councils)
·
Extras:
You are treated as an employee with pension, social security, research
allowances, access to labs and conferences.
4. EU Mobility & External Grants (Master’s/PhD)
·
Eligibility:
EU/EEA students or participants in Erasmus+, MSCA, other exchange/research
initiatives
·
Support:
o
Erasmus+ stipend
(~€230–700/month + travel)
o
MSCA postdoc
fellowships: ~NOK 790,000/year + mobility allowance
·
Extras:
Require coordination with NMBU supervisors and program offices.
Eligibility &
Application Tips
·
Master’s (NORSTIP): Must be nominated via partner institution and meet NMBU
admission & age criteria
·
Quota/Excellence:
Check national or external schemes; high academic performance typically
required .
·
PhD:
Apply to specific job- or research-call posted on NMBU website; positions
typically include funding .
·
EU Mobility/MSCA:
Apply via partner programs; language and residency rules apply
.
No results found
Undergraduate Admission
Eligibility – NMBU
NMBU offers a limited number of undergraduate programs taught in
English, including Bachelor in International Environment and Development
Studies. The eligibility criteria are based on Norwegian Higher Education Entrance
Qualification (GSU-list), English proficiency,
and country-specific
requirements.
1. General
Education Requirement (GSU List)
You must meet the Norwegian Higher
Education Entrance Qualification. This varies depending on your country of
education:
Example Country Requirements:
|
Country |
Requirement |
|
India |
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) + 1 year university OR 3-year
bachelor’s |
|
Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan |
HSC + 1–2 years of university studies |
|
USA |
High School Diploma + 1 year of college or sufficient AP exams |
|
UK |
GCE A-Levels in 3 subjects |
|
IB Diploma |
Accepted directly |
If your prior education was not in
English (or not from an exempted country), you must provide test scores:
|
Test |
Minimum Requirement |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.0 overall |
|
TOEFL iBT |
80 |
|
PTE Academic |
59 |
|
Cambridge (CAE/CPE) |
Grade A, B, or C |
·
Citizens of countries like UK, USA,
Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand.
·
Students who have completed a full year
of university instruction in English.
3. Specific
Program Requirements
If applying to Bachelor in International Environment
and Development Studies, no specific subject
prerequisites are needed beyond the general qualification.
For Norwegian-taught undergraduate
programs, proof of proficiency in Norwegian is required (e.g., Norwegian
language test).
4. Required
Documents
·
High school diploma and transcripts
(certified copies)
·
Proof of English proficiency (if
applicable)
·
Copy of passport or national ID
·
Statement of purpose or motivation
letter (optional but recommended)
Graduate Admission
Eligibility – NMBU
NMBU offers a range of Master’s programs taught in English,
especially in life sciences, environmental studies, data science, and
development studies. Admission is competitive
and based on academic qualifications, English proficiency, and relevant
background.
1. Bachelor’s
Degree Requirement
·
You must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree
equivalent to at least 3 years of
study (180 ECTS credits).
·
The degree must be recognized and accredited
by your national education authority.
2. Minimum
Grade Requirements
·
Generally, a minimum average grade of C
on the ECTS scale
is required.
·
For many programs, a stronger academic
record is recommended (especially for competitive tracks).
3. English
Language Proficiency
If English is not your native language
and your degree was not taught in English, you must submit one of the
following:
|
Test |
Minimum Score |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.5 overall |
|
TOEFL iBT |
90 |
|
PTE Academic |
62 |
|
Cambridge CAE/CPE |
Grade A, B, or C |
Exemptions:
You are exempt from submitting English scores if:
·
You are from an English-speaking
country (e.g., USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, etc.).
·
You completed your undergraduate degree
in English in select countries or at recognized institutions.
4. Required
Documents
·
Official bachelor's degree diploma and
transcripts
·
English language test results (if
applicable)
·
Copy of passport or national ID
·
CV/resume
·
Statement of motivation / letter of
intent
·
Recommendation letters (some programs)