Oslo Metropolitan University
Scholarship
Undergraduate
Scholarship available here
1. Erasmus+ Mobility Grants
·
Eligibility:
Exchange students (EU/EEA) participating in a study or traineeship program at
OsloMet.
·
Coverage:
o
Study mobility
(≥90 days): €410–460/month
o
Traineeship
(≥60 days): €560–610/month
o
Additional
support: €250/month for underrepresented groups (e.g. students with disabilities,
refugees, first-generation students, etc.) and €50 green travel bonus
·
Extras:
No tuition paid at host institution; funding depends on your home university’s
agreement with OsloMet.
2. Home-Institution or Incoming Exchange Scholarships
·
Eligibility:
Students admitted via international exchange programs like Erasmus+, NORDPLUS,
or other bilateral agreements.
·
Coverage:
Varies usually administered by your home university, covering travel and living
expenses
·
Note:
OsloMet doesn't offer these directly; your home institution manages funding.
3. Student Loans & Grants (Lånekassen)
·
Eligibility:
Norwegian citizens and some EU/EEA students.
·
Coverage:
Monthly study loans (~NOK 11,700/month), with up to 40% converting into grants upon successful completion each semester
4. External Scholarships
·
No internal awards
at OsloMet, but you can apply for external grants:
o
Organizations
listed on Scholarship
Portal, Study in Norway, or via your home country channels.
o
Examples:
GlobalScholarships offers USD 3,000; other national or field-specific awards
may apply
·
Eligibility:
Based on academic merit and program of study; completely independent of
OsloMet.
Key Insights & Tips
·
No direct scholarships from OsloMet for bachelor’s degree students
·
Exchange students
can receive substantial funding through Erasmus+ and home-university schemes no
tuition cost at OsloMet.
·
Norwegian/EU/EFTA students can significantly reduce costs using Lånekassen, which provides loans and grants.
·
External funding like
global or national scholarships can partially cover tuition or living costs,
though amounts are typically modest.
·
Visa requirement:
Non-EU students must show proof of funding (~NOK 120,000+) in a blocked account
for their student visa.
Graduate Scholarships
Available here:
1. Erasmus+ Mobility Grants ????
·
Eligibility:
Students (bachelor’s, master’s, PhD) participating in exchange or traineeships at OsloMet under EU/EEA agreements.
·
Amount:
o
Study placements
(≥90 days): €410–460/month
o
Traineeships (≥60
days): €560–610/month
o
Extra support: +€250/month for underrepresented groups and €50 eco-friendly travel bonus
·
Extras:
No tuition fees at OsloMet during your visit; funding based on your home
institution’s scholarship allocations.
2. Nordplus Exchange Funding
·
Eligibility:
Students from Nordic/Baltic
countries involved in
faculty-level cooperation with OsloMet.
·
Amount:
o
Travel stipend: €330–660, plus
·
€200/month
living support .
·
Extras:
Administered via your home or OsloMet’s international office.
3. Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen)
·
Eligibility:
Norwegian citizens and some EU/EEA students.
·
Coverage:
o
Loans up to NOK 11,700/month, with about 40% becoming a non-repayable grant if you pass a full-time academic load
·
Extras:
Also includes travel grants for study abroad; popular among exchange students.
4. OsloMet International Travel & Research Scholarships
·
Eligibility:
OsloMet-employed PhD
candidates and postdocs
with active projects.
·
Funding:
Up to NOK 200,000 for individual travel and research stays abroad; NOK 250,000 for candidate plus family
·
Extras:
Covers travel, visa, host tuition (if any), and additional stay costs.
5. MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA‑PF)
·
Eligibility:
Postdoctoral researchers (0–8 years post-PhD), non-residents in Norway in the
last 12 months
·
Funding:
Full MSCA grant, including salary, living, mobility, and research expenses.
·
Extras:
Competitive EU-funded programme with strong research training components.
Courses
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Eligibility criteria
General Educational Requirement for undergraduates:
·
You must hold a higher secondary education qualification equivalent to the Norwegian generell studiekompetanse, as per the GSU List.
·
If your
qualifications don’t fully match this standard, and you are 25 years or older, OsloMet may assess your prior learning and work experience as a substitute
2. Language Proficiency
Norwegian
·
Required for programs taught in Norwegian.
·
Accepted
certifications include:
o
Bergenstesten
(Test in Norwegian – advanced level)
o
Norwegian upper
secondary school course (e.g., Norwegian Level 3)
·
If the entire program is in English , Norwegian requirements are waived.
English
·
Required for
English-taught programs. You must meet at least one of the following:
o
IELTS Academic:
≥ 6.0
o
TOEFL iBT:
≥ 78–80
o
PTE Academic:
≥ 51–55
o
Cambridge English (FCE/CAE/CPE): ≥ B2–C1 level
o
Other equivalent
certifications like Telc English B2, ECCE/ECPE
·
Exemptions:
o
If you completed
upper secondary or university studies in English in certain countries (e.g.,
US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or Norway)
3. Documentation Required
·
Certified copies
of your secondary school
diploma and transcripts.
·
English proficiency test results (if required).
·
Norwegian language certificate (if applying to a Norwegian‑taught program).
·
Copy of passport or national ID
·
Additional
documents like curriculum details, motivation letters, or portfolios (if
specified by the program) may be requested.
Academic Qualifications for graduates:
·
Bachelor’s degree
must be equivalent to a Norwegian 3-year degree (180 ECTS) in a relevant subject for your chosen master’s program.
·
Minimum GPA:
ECTS grade C
or better, equivalent to a numeric
average of 2.7/5
·
If your
educational credentials fall short, applicants 25+ may qualify through prior learning and work experience (“realkompetanse”)
English Language Proficiency
Required for all English-taught master’s programs:
|
Test |
Requirement |
|
IELTS Academic |
Overall
≥6.0, with
each section ≥6.0 |
|
TOEFL iBT |
Total ≥80 with ≥20 per component |
|
PTE Academic |
Overall ≥62, with ≥62 per component |
|
Cambridge CAE/CPE/FCE |
CAE/CPE with A‑C; FCE with A |
|
IB English HL |
Minimum score of 4 |
|
Upper-secondary English |
Norwegian course equivalent to
140 hrs/year with grade ≥4 |
·
You studied at upper secondary or higher in English in countries like UK, USA, Canada, Australia,
New Zealand, or select Nordic countries
Documentation Required
·
Bachelor’s diploma
and academic transcripts
·
Valid English test
results (unless exempt)
·
Proof of general
study competence if not already recognized in Søknadsweb
·
Identification
(passport/ID)
·
[Optional] CV, motivation
letter, or portfolio check specific program details
Key Points to Note
·
Admission is competitive; fulfilling minimum criteria (GPA & English) does not
guarantee a place places are allocated based on ranking by GPA
·
No scholarships
or tuition waivers offered by OsloMet; non-EU/EEA students
are required to self-fund and demonstrate financial means for a visa
·
Norwegian
language is only required if the program is taught in
Norwegian.
Accommodation
Visa
University Video
Undergraduate
Scholarship available here
1. Erasmus+ Mobility Grants
·
Eligibility:
Exchange students (EU/EEA) participating in a study or traineeship program at
OsloMet.
·
Coverage:
o
Study mobility
(≥90 days): €410–460/month
o
Traineeship
(≥60 days): €560–610/month
o
Additional
support: €250/month for underrepresented groups (e.g. students with disabilities,
refugees, first-generation students, etc.) and €50 green travel bonus
·
Extras:
No tuition paid at host institution; funding depends on your home university’s
agreement with OsloMet.
2. Home-Institution or Incoming Exchange Scholarships
·
Eligibility:
Students admitted via international exchange programs like Erasmus+, NORDPLUS,
or other bilateral agreements.
·
Coverage:
Varies usually administered by your home university, covering travel and living
expenses
·
Note:
OsloMet doesn't offer these directly; your home institution manages funding.
3. Student Loans & Grants (Lånekassen)
·
Eligibility:
Norwegian citizens and some EU/EEA students.
·
Coverage:
Monthly study loans (~NOK 11,700/month), with up to 40% converting into grants upon successful completion each semester
4. External Scholarships
·
No internal awards
at OsloMet, but you can apply for external grants:
o
Organizations
listed on Scholarship
Portal, Study in Norway, or via your home country channels.
o
Examples:
GlobalScholarships offers USD 3,000; other national or field-specific awards
may apply
·
Eligibility:
Based on academic merit and program of study; completely independent of
OsloMet.
Key Insights & Tips
·
No direct scholarships from OsloMet for bachelor’s degree students
·
Exchange students
can receive substantial funding through Erasmus+ and home-university schemes no
tuition cost at OsloMet.
·
Norwegian/EU/EFTA students can significantly reduce costs using Lånekassen, which provides loans and grants.
·
External funding like
global or national scholarships can partially cover tuition or living costs,
though amounts are typically modest.
·
Visa requirement:
Non-EU students must show proof of funding (~NOK 120,000+) in a blocked account
for their student visa.
Graduate Scholarships
Available here:
1. Erasmus+ Mobility Grants ????
·
Eligibility:
Students (bachelor’s, master’s, PhD) participating in exchange or traineeships at OsloMet under EU/EEA agreements.
·
Amount:
o
Study placements
(≥90 days): €410–460/month
o
Traineeships (≥60
days): €560–610/month
o
Extra support: +€250/month for underrepresented groups and €50 eco-friendly travel bonus
·
Extras:
No tuition fees at OsloMet during your visit; funding based on your home
institution’s scholarship allocations.
2. Nordplus Exchange Funding
·
Eligibility:
Students from Nordic/Baltic
countries involved in
faculty-level cooperation with OsloMet.
·
Amount:
o
Travel stipend: €330–660, plus
·
€200/month
living support .
·
Extras:
Administered via your home or OsloMet’s international office.
3. Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen)
·
Eligibility:
Norwegian citizens and some EU/EEA students.
·
Coverage:
o
Loans up to NOK 11,700/month, with about 40% becoming a non-repayable grant if you pass a full-time academic load
·
Extras:
Also includes travel grants for study abroad; popular among exchange students.
4. OsloMet International Travel & Research Scholarships
·
Eligibility:
OsloMet-employed PhD
candidates and postdocs
with active projects.
·
Funding:
Up to NOK 200,000 for individual travel and research stays abroad; NOK 250,000 for candidate plus family
·
Extras:
Covers travel, visa, host tuition (if any), and additional stay costs.
5. MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA‑PF)
·
Eligibility:
Postdoctoral researchers (0–8 years post-PhD), non-residents in Norway in the
last 12 months
·
Funding:
Full MSCA grant, including salary, living, mobility, and research expenses.
·
Extras:
Competitive EU-funded programme with strong research training components.
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General Educational Requirement for undergraduates:
·
You must hold a higher secondary education qualification equivalent to the Norwegian generell studiekompetanse, as per the GSU List.
·
If your
qualifications don’t fully match this standard, and you are 25 years or older, OsloMet may assess your prior learning and work experience as a substitute
2. Language Proficiency
Norwegian
·
Required for programs taught in Norwegian.
·
Accepted
certifications include:
o
Bergenstesten
(Test in Norwegian – advanced level)
o
Norwegian upper
secondary school course (e.g., Norwegian Level 3)
·
If the entire program is in English , Norwegian requirements are waived.
English
·
Required for
English-taught programs. You must meet at least one of the following:
o
IELTS Academic:
≥ 6.0
o
TOEFL iBT:
≥ 78–80
o
PTE Academic:
≥ 51–55
o
Cambridge English (FCE/CAE/CPE): ≥ B2–C1 level
o
Other equivalent
certifications like Telc English B2, ECCE/ECPE
·
Exemptions:
o
If you completed
upper secondary or university studies in English in certain countries (e.g.,
US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or Norway)
3. Documentation Required
·
Certified copies
of your secondary school
diploma and transcripts.
·
English proficiency test results (if required).
·
Norwegian language certificate (if applying to a Norwegian‑taught program).
·
Copy of passport or national ID
·
Additional
documents like curriculum details, motivation letters, or portfolios (if
specified by the program) may be requested.
Academic Qualifications for graduates:
·
Bachelor’s degree
must be equivalent to a Norwegian 3-year degree (180 ECTS) in a relevant subject for your chosen master’s program.
·
Minimum GPA:
ECTS grade C
or better, equivalent to a numeric
average of 2.7/5
·
If your
educational credentials fall short, applicants 25+ may qualify through prior learning and work experience (“realkompetanse”)
English Language Proficiency
Required for all English-taught master’s programs:
|
Test |
Requirement |
|
IELTS Academic |
Overall
≥6.0, with
each section ≥6.0 |
|
TOEFL iBT |
Total ≥80 with ≥20 per component |
|
PTE Academic |
Overall ≥62, with ≥62 per component |
|
Cambridge CAE/CPE/FCE |
CAE/CPE with A‑C; FCE with A |
|
IB English HL |
Minimum score of 4 |
|
Upper-secondary English |
Norwegian course equivalent to
140 hrs/year with grade ≥4 |
·
You studied at upper secondary or higher in English in countries like UK, USA, Canada, Australia,
New Zealand, or select Nordic countries
Documentation Required
·
Bachelor’s diploma
and academic transcripts
·
Valid English test
results (unless exempt)
·
Proof of general
study competence if not already recognized in Søknadsweb
·
Identification
(passport/ID)
·
[Optional] CV, motivation
letter, or portfolio check specific program details
Key Points to Note
·
Admission is competitive; fulfilling minimum criteria (GPA & English) does not
guarantee a place places are allocated based on ranking by GPA
·
No scholarships
or tuition waivers offered by OsloMet; non-EU/EEA students
are required to self-fund and demonstrate financial means for a visa
·
Norwegian
language is only required if the program is taught in
Norwegian.