University of Bergen (UiB)
Scholarship
Undergraduate
Scholarships available here:
Native
(Norwegian / EU / EEA / Swiss) Students
1. Lånekassen (Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund)
·
Offers a combination of grants and loans to cover living expenses, study
materials, and immigration requirements.
·
Eligibility: Norwegian citizens, and in some cases EU/EEA students
enrolled in full-degree programs.
·
Amount: Up to ~NOK 120 000/year (loan +
grant); grants may convert to loan forgiveness under certain conditions.
2. Internal Grants & Foundation Scholarships
·
UiB students (including undergrads) can apply to funds like:
o L. Meltzer Høgskolefond
o Various departmental bequests
(e.g., Frøken Lina Asbjørnsens fond)
·
Typical awards: NOK 6 000–25 000 per
project/application
3. Semester Fee Benefits
·
All students pay a nominal semester fee (~NOK 650), which grants access
to health services, cultural activities, and subsidized housing through SiB.
International
(Non-EU / EEA) Students
1. Erasmus+ Exchange Scholarships
·
For incoming exchange students from partner universities (undergrad
level included).
·
Monthly stipend: €470–530, depending on host
country
·
Can be combined with payments or support from home university.
2. Norwegian Quota Scheme (Global South)
·
Available at UiB for students from designated developing countries.
·
Covers
living expenses, travel, and tuition waivers.
3. NORPART & External Mobility Grants
·
Funded by Norway for students from partner institutions in developing
countries.
·
Provide travel, living, and tuition
support.
4. Departmental Bequests & Grants
·
International students can also apply for internal UiB funds (same as
natives), typically around NOK 6,000–10,000.
Eligibility Overview
|
Program |
Who
It's For |
Eligibility
Highlights |
|
Lånekassen |
Norwegian / EU/EEA
students |
Full-degree enrolment |
|
Internal
UiB Funds |
All UiB students |
Based on proposals;
academic merit |
|
Erasmus+ |
Exchange students |
Partner-university
enrolment; home support |
|
Quota
Scheme / NORPART |
Students from
developing countries |
Admission + national
eligibility |
|
Bequests
& Departmental Grants |
All UiB undergrads |
Application via UiB
portals |
Graduate
Scholarships available here:
Native
(Norwegian / EU / EEA / Swiss) Students
·
Free Tuition
UiB doesn’t charge tuition for EU/EEA students; only a
nominal semester fee (~NOK 690).
·
Lånekassen
(Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund)
Eligible students can receive a combination of loans and
grants often up to NOK 120,000/year with part of the loan forgivable upon
graduation.
·
Internal
Foundations & Bequests
Funds like L. Meltzer Høgskolefond and departmental grants
are awarded (e.g., NOK 6,000–25,000/project) to support academic work.
International
(Non-EU/EEA) Students
UiB introduced tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students starting 2023–24,
but many scholarship options can offset those.
1. UiB Fully Funded Scholarships (Master’s & PhD)
·
Coverage: Full tuition waiver, monthly
stipend (~NOK 11,000–13,000), health insurance included
·
Eligibility: Non-EEA with strong academic
records applying to eligible programs
·
Scale: Typically awarded to dozens per
cycle
2. Norwegian Quota Scheme / NORPART / NORHED
·
Coverage: Tuition, living expenses, travel
·
Eligibility: Students from developing
countries through official frameworks
3. Erasmus+ Grants
·
Coverage: €250–850/month + travel
allowance and tuition exemption
·
Eligibility: For exchange at
Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD level from Erasmus-partner institutions
4. Coimbra Group Scholarship (from 2025)
·
For
Doctoral/Postdoctoral students
·
Coverage: €1,800/month stipend + up to
€1,200 travel support (1–3 months stay)
·
Eligibility: Research-focused proposals and
academic collaboration with UiB
5. Field-Specific & External Scholarships
·
MA Thesis in Islamic Law: Up to NOK 20,000 for
thesis-related research
·
Mobility Grant (Norwegian
Language & Literature): NOK 12,500/month + travel
·
American-Scandinavian
Foundation & Fulbright: Support for U.S. students (travel, living, materials)
6. Norwegian Research Council & N-POC
Scholarships
·
Coverage: Full tuition, living stipend,
research/travel costs
·
Eligibility: Master’s, PhD, or Postdoc in
development/climate/ocean science fields
Average
Scholarship Amounts
·
UiB Fully funded
scholarships:
~NOK 11,000–13,000/month (≈ USD 1,100–1,300)
·
Coimbra Group: €1,800/month + €1,200 travel
·
Erasmus+: €250–850/month
·
Quota / NORPART / NORHED /
Research Council: Full tuition + NOK 100,000–150,000/year living
·
Thematic grants (e.g.,
Islamic law thesis): Up to NOK 20,000
Eligibility
Overview
|
Scholarship |
Degree
Level |
Eligibility
Highlights |
|
UiB
Fully Funded |
Master’s, PhD |
Non-EEA students; top
grades |
|
Coimbra Group |
PhD, Postdoc |
Research proposals +
supervisor support |
|
Quota /
NORPART / NORHED |
Master’s, PhD |
From developing
countries |
|
Erasmus+ |
Exchange levels |
Erasmus-partner
university enrolment |
|
Research
Council / N-POC |
Master’s, PhD |
Research in specific
domains |
|
Field-specific/External
grants |
Master’s, PhD |
Subject-focused,
e.g., Islamic Law, ASF, Fulbright |
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Eligibility criteria
University
of Bergen – Undergraduate Admission Criteria
1. General Entry Requirement
To apply for
undergraduate studies at UiB, you must meet the Norwegian Higher Education Entrance Qualification, which
is based on:
·
Completion of upper secondary education (equivalent to
Norwegian videregående skole)
·
Country-specific
requirements as per the GSU-list
(Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education – NOKUT)
2. Country-Specific
Requirements
UiB uses the GSU-list to assess international
qualifications. A few examples:
·
India:
Must have completed Class 12 (Higher Secondary Certificate) + 1 year of university education
·
Bangladesh:
4-year Higher Secondary Certificate + 1 year
of university
·
USA:
High School Diploma + 1 year of
university or AP courses
·
UK: GCE
A-levels with 3 subjects
·
IB Diploma:
Accepted directly with required subject scores
3. Norwegian
Language Proficiency
Most undergraduate
programs at UiB are taught in Norwegian,
so proof of proficiency is mandatory
unless you are applying to a very limited number of English-taught short-term
programs or exchanges.
You must
document one of the following:
|
Test/Qualification |
Requirement |
|
Bergenstesten
(Norwegian test) |
Pass |
|
“Norwegian for Foreign Students”
Level 3 |
From approved institution |
|
Norwegian in high school |
Advanced level or equivalent |
|
Trinn 3 Exam
from university prep course |
Passed |
4. English Language Proficiency
English is
required in addition to
Norwegian. Proof can be through:
|
Test |
Minimum
Score |
|
TOEFL iBT |
90+ |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.5 overall |
|
Cambridge C1/C2 |
Pass |
|
GCE O-/A-level English |
Grade C or better |
|
IB English A/B |
Accepted |
You typically
need a minimum GPA equivalent to a
Norwegian grade of 3.0–4.0 (C or better) depending on program
competitiveness. Medicine, law, or psychology may require higher scores.
University
of Bergen – Graduate (Master’s) Admission Criteria
2. Academic Performance / Grade Requirements
·
You must have
earned at least a C average on the
European Credit Transfer and Accumulation
System (ECTS) grading scale
o Equivalent to:
§ India: Minimum 60% (First Class)
§ US: GPA 3.0 / 4.0 or higher
§ UK: 2:1 Honours or better
·
Some programs may
require a higher GPA due to competitiveness.
4. English
Language Proficiency
All Master’s
programs at UiB are taught in English,
and you must provide proof of proficiency:
|
Test |
Minimum
Required Score |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.5 overall (no part below 5.5) |
|
TOEFL iBT |
90+ |
|
PTE Academic |
62 |
|
Cambridge C1/C2 |
Grade C or better |
|
IB Diploma |
English A or B (meets requirement) |
|
GCE O-/A-level |
Grade C or better in English |
5. Program-Specific
Requirements
Each Master's
program may have additional requirements, such as:
·
Relevant academic
background (e.g., social sciences, engineering, law, etc.)
·
Specific
prerequisite courses or credits
·
Statement of
purpose / motivation letter
·
CV / resume
·
Letters of
recommendation
·
Writing samples
or project proposals (especially in research-focused programs)
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Undergraduate
Scholarships available here:
Native
(Norwegian / EU / EEA / Swiss) Students
1. Lånekassen (Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund)
·
Offers a combination of grants and loans to cover living expenses, study
materials, and immigration requirements.
·
Eligibility: Norwegian citizens, and in some cases EU/EEA students
enrolled in full-degree programs.
·
Amount: Up to ~NOK 120 000/year (loan +
grant); grants may convert to loan forgiveness under certain conditions.
2. Internal Grants & Foundation Scholarships
·
UiB students (including undergrads) can apply to funds like:
o L. Meltzer Høgskolefond
o Various departmental bequests
(e.g., Frøken Lina Asbjørnsens fond)
·
Typical awards: NOK 6 000–25 000 per
project/application
3. Semester Fee Benefits
·
All students pay a nominal semester fee (~NOK 650), which grants access
to health services, cultural activities, and subsidized housing through SiB.
International
(Non-EU / EEA) Students
1. Erasmus+ Exchange Scholarships
·
For incoming exchange students from partner universities (undergrad
level included).
·
Monthly stipend: €470–530, depending on host
country
·
Can be combined with payments or support from home university.
2. Norwegian Quota Scheme (Global South)
·
Available at UiB for students from designated developing countries.
·
Covers
living expenses, travel, and tuition waivers.
3. NORPART & External Mobility Grants
·
Funded by Norway for students from partner institutions in developing
countries.
·
Provide travel, living, and tuition
support.
4. Departmental Bequests & Grants
·
International students can also apply for internal UiB funds (same as
natives), typically around NOK 6,000–10,000.
Eligibility Overview
|
Program |
Who
It's For |
Eligibility
Highlights |
|
Lånekassen |
Norwegian / EU/EEA
students |
Full-degree enrolment |
|
Internal
UiB Funds |
All UiB students |
Based on proposals;
academic merit |
|
Erasmus+ |
Exchange students |
Partner-university
enrolment; home support |
|
Quota
Scheme / NORPART |
Students from
developing countries |
Admission + national
eligibility |
|
Bequests
& Departmental Grants |
All UiB undergrads |
Application via UiB
portals |
Graduate
Scholarships available here:
Native
(Norwegian / EU / EEA / Swiss) Students
·
Free Tuition
UiB doesn’t charge tuition for EU/EEA students; only a
nominal semester fee (~NOK 690).
·
Lånekassen
(Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund)
Eligible students can receive a combination of loans and
grants often up to NOK 120,000/year with part of the loan forgivable upon
graduation.
·
Internal
Foundations & Bequests
Funds like L. Meltzer Høgskolefond and departmental grants
are awarded (e.g., NOK 6,000–25,000/project) to support academic work.
International
(Non-EU/EEA) Students
UiB introduced tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students starting 2023–24,
but many scholarship options can offset those.
1. UiB Fully Funded Scholarships (Master’s & PhD)
·
Coverage: Full tuition waiver, monthly
stipend (~NOK 11,000–13,000), health insurance included
·
Eligibility: Non-EEA with strong academic
records applying to eligible programs
·
Scale: Typically awarded to dozens per
cycle
2. Norwegian Quota Scheme / NORPART / NORHED
·
Coverage: Tuition, living expenses, travel
·
Eligibility: Students from developing
countries through official frameworks
3. Erasmus+ Grants
·
Coverage: €250–850/month + travel
allowance and tuition exemption
·
Eligibility: For exchange at
Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD level from Erasmus-partner institutions
4. Coimbra Group Scholarship (from 2025)
·
For
Doctoral/Postdoctoral students
·
Coverage: €1,800/month stipend + up to
€1,200 travel support (1–3 months stay)
·
Eligibility: Research-focused proposals and
academic collaboration with UiB
5. Field-Specific & External Scholarships
·
MA Thesis in Islamic Law: Up to NOK 20,000 for
thesis-related research
·
Mobility Grant (Norwegian
Language & Literature): NOK 12,500/month + travel
·
American-Scandinavian
Foundation & Fulbright: Support for U.S. students (travel, living, materials)
6. Norwegian Research Council & N-POC
Scholarships
·
Coverage: Full tuition, living stipend,
research/travel costs
·
Eligibility: Master’s, PhD, or Postdoc in
development/climate/ocean science fields
Average
Scholarship Amounts
·
UiB Fully funded
scholarships:
~NOK 11,000–13,000/month (≈ USD 1,100–1,300)
·
Coimbra Group: €1,800/month + €1,200 travel
·
Erasmus+: €250–850/month
·
Quota / NORPART / NORHED /
Research Council: Full tuition + NOK 100,000–150,000/year living
·
Thematic grants (e.g.,
Islamic law thesis): Up to NOK 20,000
Eligibility
Overview
|
Scholarship |
Degree
Level |
Eligibility
Highlights |
|
UiB
Fully Funded |
Master’s, PhD |
Non-EEA students; top
grades |
|
Coimbra Group |
PhD, Postdoc |
Research proposals +
supervisor support |
|
Quota /
NORPART / NORHED |
Master’s, PhD |
From developing
countries |
|
Erasmus+ |
Exchange levels |
Erasmus-partner
university enrolment |
|
Research
Council / N-POC |
Master’s, PhD |
Research in specific
domains |
|
Field-specific/External
grants |
Master’s, PhD |
Subject-focused,
e.g., Islamic Law, ASF, Fulbright |
No results found
University
of Bergen – Undergraduate Admission Criteria
1. General Entry Requirement
To apply for
undergraduate studies at UiB, you must meet the Norwegian Higher Education Entrance Qualification, which
is based on:
·
Completion of upper secondary education (equivalent to
Norwegian videregående skole)
·
Country-specific
requirements as per the GSU-list
(Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education – NOKUT)
2. Country-Specific
Requirements
UiB uses the GSU-list to assess international
qualifications. A few examples:
·
India:
Must have completed Class 12 (Higher Secondary Certificate) + 1 year of university education
·
Bangladesh:
4-year Higher Secondary Certificate + 1 year
of university
·
USA:
High School Diploma + 1 year of
university or AP courses
·
UK: GCE
A-levels with 3 subjects
·
IB Diploma:
Accepted directly with required subject scores
3. Norwegian
Language Proficiency
Most undergraduate
programs at UiB are taught in Norwegian,
so proof of proficiency is mandatory
unless you are applying to a very limited number of English-taught short-term
programs or exchanges.
You must
document one of the following:
|
Test/Qualification |
Requirement |
|
Bergenstesten
(Norwegian test) |
Pass |
|
“Norwegian for Foreign Students”
Level 3 |
From approved institution |
|
Norwegian in high school |
Advanced level or equivalent |
|
Trinn 3 Exam
from university prep course |
Passed |
4. English Language Proficiency
English is
required in addition to
Norwegian. Proof can be through:
|
Test |
Minimum
Score |
|
TOEFL iBT |
90+ |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.5 overall |
|
Cambridge C1/C2 |
Pass |
|
GCE O-/A-level English |
Grade C or better |
|
IB English A/B |
Accepted |
You typically
need a minimum GPA equivalent to a
Norwegian grade of 3.0–4.0 (C or better) depending on program
competitiveness. Medicine, law, or psychology may require higher scores.
University
of Bergen – Graduate (Master’s) Admission Criteria
2. Academic Performance / Grade Requirements
·
You must have
earned at least a C average on the
European Credit Transfer and Accumulation
System (ECTS) grading scale
o Equivalent to:
§ India: Minimum 60% (First Class)
§ US: GPA 3.0 / 4.0 or higher
§ UK: 2:1 Honours or better
·
Some programs may
require a higher GPA due to competitiveness.
4. English
Language Proficiency
All Master’s
programs at UiB are taught in English,
and you must provide proof of proficiency:
|
Test |
Minimum
Required Score |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.5 overall (no part below 5.5) |
|
TOEFL iBT |
90+ |
|
PTE Academic |
62 |
|
Cambridge C1/C2 |
Grade C or better |
|
IB Diploma |
English A or B (meets requirement) |
|
GCE O-/A-level |
Grade C or better in English |
5. Program-Specific
Requirements
Each Master's
program may have additional requirements, such as:
·
Relevant academic
background (e.g., social sciences, engineering, law, etc.)
·
Specific
prerequisite courses or credits
·
Statement of
purpose / motivation letter
·
CV / resume
·
Letters of
recommendation
·
Writing samples
or project proposals (especially in research-focused programs)