University of Oslo
Scholarship
Undergraduate
Scholarships available here:
Native
(Norwegian/EU/EEA/Swiss) Students
1.
Free
Tuition
o
Amount: 100% tuition covered by state funding
o
Eligibility: All students from EU/EEA/Switzerland (and Norwegian
citizens)
o
Note: You’ll still pay small semester fees for welfare and
student services (~ NOK 30–60 per term)
2.
Norwegian
State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen)
o
Amount: Mix of need-based grants and loans; a portion may be
forgiven upon graduation and return to Norway
o
Eligibility: Norwegian students, and certain international students
studying full degrees in Norway
o
Extras: Grants often depend on income, family support, study
activity
3.
SiO
Services & Housing Support
o
While not a scholarship, UiO
students (including internationals) get access to subsidized housing, health,
and counseling services via SiO
International (Non-EU/EEA) Students
1.
Free
Tuition
o
Amount: Tuition fully waived at UiO (no fees for full-degree
students)
o
Eligibility: All international students admitted to full bachelor’s
programs (limited group)
2.
Norwegian
Government Quota Scheme
o
Amount: Living expenses, travel allowance, insurance; sometimes
partial tuition
o
Eligibility: Students from select developing countries; applied via UiO
with December deadline
3.
Erasmus+
(Exchange Students Only)
o
Amount: Approx. €250–850/month + travel, insurance, fee waivers
o
Eligibility: Students from partner universities via Erasmus agreements
4.
Faculty-,
Programme- & Foundation Scholarships
o
UiO
Academic Excellence / International Excellence Scholarship
§ Amount: Varies up
to full tuition and possibly living stipend
§ Eligibility:
Outstanding academic record and leadership capability
o
Field-Specific
Awards (e.g., STEM, humanities)
§ Amount & eligibility:
Vary by faculty based on study field and merit
o
Private/Foundation
Supports & Fulbright
§ Amount: Variable;
often partial awards from external bodies like Fulbright or other foundations
5.
International
Summer School Scholarships
o
Amount: Covers tuition, books, transportation; flight costs for
summer sessions
o
Eligibility: Students from Asia, Africa, Americas, EU/EEA, US/Canada;
Graduate
Scholarships available here:
Native
(Norwegian/EU/EEA/Swiss)
·
Free
Tuition + Student Welfare Fees
UiO, as a public university, waives tuition for all
domestic/EU/EEA/Swiss students. You only pay small semester student welfare
fees (~NOK 300–500)
·
Norwegian
State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen)
Norwegian students (and some internationals) may receive
up to approx. NOK 90,000/year in a combination of loans and grants, with ~40%
potentially converted to grants if study requirements are met
International Students (Non-EU/EEA)
1. University of Oslo Fully Funded Scholarships
·
Coverage: Full tuition, monthly living
stipend (~NOK 12,000–14,000), student fees
·
Eligibility: Non-Norwegian nationals with
strong academic records, must be admitted to eligible Master’s or PhD programs;
application typically opens October prior to academic year
2. Norwegian Quota Scheme
·
Coverage: Partial funding (typically ~40%
grant + 60% loan, which may be forgiven upon return)
·
Eligibility: Postgraduate students from
developing countries; application via UiO with December deadline; usually
awarded for one year with possible extensions
3. Erasmus+ / Erasmus Mundus Scholarships
·
Coverage: €250–850/month + travel
insurance + tuition waivers
·
Eligibility: Students from Erasmus-charter
universities pursuing Master’s (or PhD joint programs).
·
Example: Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters include a consortium where UiO is
a participant
4. Norway-America Association (NORAM) Scholarships
·
Coverage: NOK 10,000–40,000 for U.S.
citizens in postgraduate programs or research in Norway; Fulbright Norway also
available
5. Dame Gillian Brown Postgraduate Scholarship
·
Coverage: £2,000
·
Eligibility: British students pursuing
Master’s or PhD in Norwegian literature, history, music, or translation studies
6. Scandinavian Stipend Foundation
·
Coverage: ~USD 500
·
Eligibility: Citizens/Permanent residents of
Nordic countries or USA with GPA ≥ 3.0, for Master’s & PhD
7. International Summer School Scholarships
(Master/PhD Summer Courses)
·
Coverage: Tuition, textbooks, transport,
possibly flights (eg. summer school)
·
Eligibility: Global applicants; apply by
February 1
8. External Fellowships & Research Grants
·
Examples:
o PhD
Fellowship in Cyber Security & other fields: Salary approx.
NOK 479,600–523,200 per year (PhD = paid employment)
o Doctoral
Research Fellowship (e.g., Energy Law): NOK 432,700–489,300/year
o Marie
Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships: ~GBP 24,479/year
o IIE-SRF
Fellowship:
Full funding + living/travel for vulnerable scholars to PhD in Norway
Courses
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Eligibility criteria
General Eligibility Criteria (Undergraduate
– Bachelor’s Level)
1. Educational
Background
·
Norwegian Students / EU/EEA Applicants:
o Must meet Norwegian Higher Education Entrance Qualification ("Generell studiekompetanse").
o This usually means successful completion of upper
secondary education (e.g., videregående skole
or equivalent).
·
International Students (Non-EU/EEA):
o Must hold a high school diploma equivalent to
Norwegian upper secondary school.
o You must meet the GSU-list requirements (a country-specific list determining
whether your education is valid for direct university entry).
§ Example: Indian students need 1 year of university
education after Class 12.
§ Example: U.S. students need a High School Diploma + 1
year of college or advanced placement credits.
§ GSU list reference
2.
Proof of English Proficiency
You must prove
your English skills through one of the following:
|
Test |
Minimum
Required Score |
|
TOEFL iBT |
90 (with at least 20 in each section) |
|
IELTS Academic |
Overall 6.5 (no section below 5.5) |
|
PTE Academic |
62 |
|
Cambridge English C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2
Proficiency (CPE) |
Grade C or better |
|
Some national high school qualifications (e.g.,
English in CBSE/ISC, GCE A-levels, IB) |
Accepted as well |
·
Most
undergraduate programs at UiO are taught in Norwegian.
·
Therefore,
non-native speakers must meet Norwegian language requirements, such as:
o “Bergenstesten” (Norwegian Language Test) – Pass
o Norwegian Level 3 or equivalent from an approved
institution
Note: There are
very
few bachelor’s programs taught entirely in English at UiO. Most are in Norwegian.
4. Grade
Requirements
·
You typically
need competitive
grades equivalent to at least a
Norwegian GPA of 3.5–4.0 out of 6.
·
Some programs
(like Law, Medicine) are highly competitive and may require higher scores.
Graduate
Admission Eligibility Criteria (Master’s Programs)
1. Educational Background
You must have a:
·
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum of 3 years, 180 ECTS credits)
·
The degree must
be in
a relevant subject area for the
master's program you’re applying to
Country-specific
requirements apply for
international students (based on the GSU list).
For example:
·
India –
Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years) with First Division (60% or above)
·
Bangladesh –
Bachelor’s + Master’s, or 4-year Bachelor’s (Honours)
·
USA/Canada –
Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution (GPA typically 3.0 or higher)
You can check the
GSU List for your country’s exact requirement.
2. Minimum Grade Requirements
·
You must have at least a C average (or equivalent) on the ECTS grading scale, which corresponds to:
o Norwegian system: C or better
o India/Other countries: First Class or CGPA ≥ 6.5/10 (may vary)
Some programs
have higher grade requirements (e.g., Law, Informatics, Health Sciences)
3. English Language Proficiency
All Master’s
programs at UiO are taught in English, so you
must provide proof of proficiency through one of the following:
|
Accepted
Test |
Minimum
Score | |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) | |
|
TOEFL iBT |
90 total (minimum 20 per section) | |
|
PTE Academic |
62 | |
|
Cambridge English |
C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE): Grade C
or better | |
|
IB Diploma / GCE A-level / Other
high school qualifications |
English may be waived if you studied in
English-medium or certain countries |
Each master’s
program may have additional admission requirements, such as:
·
Specific academic
background (e.g., Bachelor's in Psychology, Computer Science, etc.)
·
Required
coursework or credits in certain subjects
·
Statement of
purpose (motivation letter)
·
Writing samples
or portfolio (for Humanities or Fine Arts)
·
GRE/GMAT (very
rare, usually not required)
·
CV/resume
Program-specific
requirements vary you must check the master’s program page you're applying for.
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Undergraduate
Scholarships available here:
Native
(Norwegian/EU/EEA/Swiss) Students
1.
Free
Tuition
o
Amount: 100% tuition covered by state funding
o
Eligibility: All students from EU/EEA/Switzerland (and Norwegian
citizens)
o
Note: You’ll still pay small semester fees for welfare and
student services (~ NOK 30–60 per term)
2.
Norwegian
State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen)
o
Amount: Mix of need-based grants and loans; a portion may be
forgiven upon graduation and return to Norway
o
Eligibility: Norwegian students, and certain international students
studying full degrees in Norway
o
Extras: Grants often depend on income, family support, study
activity
3.
SiO
Services & Housing Support
o
While not a scholarship, UiO
students (including internationals) get access to subsidized housing, health,
and counseling services via SiO
International (Non-EU/EEA) Students
1.
Free
Tuition
o
Amount: Tuition fully waived at UiO (no fees for full-degree
students)
o
Eligibility: All international students admitted to full bachelor’s
programs (limited group)
2.
Norwegian
Government Quota Scheme
o
Amount: Living expenses, travel allowance, insurance; sometimes
partial tuition
o
Eligibility: Students from select developing countries; applied via UiO
with December deadline
3.
Erasmus+
(Exchange Students Only)
o
Amount: Approx. €250–850/month + travel, insurance, fee waivers
o
Eligibility: Students from partner universities via Erasmus agreements
4.
Faculty-,
Programme- & Foundation Scholarships
o
UiO
Academic Excellence / International Excellence Scholarship
§ Amount: Varies up
to full tuition and possibly living stipend
§ Eligibility:
Outstanding academic record and leadership capability
o
Field-Specific
Awards (e.g., STEM, humanities)
§ Amount & eligibility:
Vary by faculty based on study field and merit
o
Private/Foundation
Supports & Fulbright
§ Amount: Variable;
often partial awards from external bodies like Fulbright or other foundations
5.
International
Summer School Scholarships
o
Amount: Covers tuition, books, transportation; flight costs for
summer sessions
o
Eligibility: Students from Asia, Africa, Americas, EU/EEA, US/Canada;
Graduate
Scholarships available here:
Native
(Norwegian/EU/EEA/Swiss)
·
Free
Tuition + Student Welfare Fees
UiO, as a public university, waives tuition for all
domestic/EU/EEA/Swiss students. You only pay small semester student welfare
fees (~NOK 300–500)
·
Norwegian
State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen)
Norwegian students (and some internationals) may receive
up to approx. NOK 90,000/year in a combination of loans and grants, with ~40%
potentially converted to grants if study requirements are met
International Students (Non-EU/EEA)
1. University of Oslo Fully Funded Scholarships
·
Coverage: Full tuition, monthly living
stipend (~NOK 12,000–14,000), student fees
·
Eligibility: Non-Norwegian nationals with
strong academic records, must be admitted to eligible Master’s or PhD programs;
application typically opens October prior to academic year
2. Norwegian Quota Scheme
·
Coverage: Partial funding (typically ~40%
grant + 60% loan, which may be forgiven upon return)
·
Eligibility: Postgraduate students from
developing countries; application via UiO with December deadline; usually
awarded for one year with possible extensions
3. Erasmus+ / Erasmus Mundus Scholarships
·
Coverage: €250–850/month + travel
insurance + tuition waivers
·
Eligibility: Students from Erasmus-charter
universities pursuing Master’s (or PhD joint programs).
·
Example: Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters include a consortium where UiO is
a participant
4. Norway-America Association (NORAM) Scholarships
·
Coverage: NOK 10,000–40,000 for U.S.
citizens in postgraduate programs or research in Norway; Fulbright Norway also
available
5. Dame Gillian Brown Postgraduate Scholarship
·
Coverage: £2,000
·
Eligibility: British students pursuing
Master’s or PhD in Norwegian literature, history, music, or translation studies
6. Scandinavian Stipend Foundation
·
Coverage: ~USD 500
·
Eligibility: Citizens/Permanent residents of
Nordic countries or USA with GPA ≥ 3.0, for Master’s & PhD
7. International Summer School Scholarships
(Master/PhD Summer Courses)
·
Coverage: Tuition, textbooks, transport,
possibly flights (eg. summer school)
·
Eligibility: Global applicants; apply by
February 1
8. External Fellowships & Research Grants
·
Examples:
o PhD
Fellowship in Cyber Security & other fields: Salary approx.
NOK 479,600–523,200 per year (PhD = paid employment)
o Doctoral
Research Fellowship (e.g., Energy Law): NOK 432,700–489,300/year
o Marie
Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships: ~GBP 24,479/year
o IIE-SRF
Fellowship:
Full funding + living/travel for vulnerable scholars to PhD in Norway
No results found
General Eligibility Criteria (Undergraduate
– Bachelor’s Level)
1. Educational
Background
·
Norwegian Students / EU/EEA Applicants:
o Must meet Norwegian Higher Education Entrance Qualification ("Generell studiekompetanse").
o This usually means successful completion of upper
secondary education (e.g., videregående skole
or equivalent).
·
International Students (Non-EU/EEA):
o Must hold a high school diploma equivalent to
Norwegian upper secondary school.
o You must meet the GSU-list requirements (a country-specific list determining
whether your education is valid for direct university entry).
§ Example: Indian students need 1 year of university
education after Class 12.
§ Example: U.S. students need a High School Diploma + 1
year of college or advanced placement credits.
§ GSU list reference
2.
Proof of English Proficiency
You must prove
your English skills through one of the following:
|
Test |
Minimum
Required Score |
|
TOEFL iBT |
90 (with at least 20 in each section) |
|
IELTS Academic |
Overall 6.5 (no section below 5.5) |
|
PTE Academic |
62 |
|
Cambridge English C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2
Proficiency (CPE) |
Grade C or better |
|
Some national high school qualifications (e.g.,
English in CBSE/ISC, GCE A-levels, IB) |
Accepted as well |
·
Most
undergraduate programs at UiO are taught in Norwegian.
·
Therefore,
non-native speakers must meet Norwegian language requirements, such as:
o “Bergenstesten” (Norwegian Language Test) – Pass
o Norwegian Level 3 or equivalent from an approved
institution
Note: There are
very
few bachelor’s programs taught entirely in English at UiO. Most are in Norwegian.
4. Grade
Requirements
·
You typically
need competitive
grades equivalent to at least a
Norwegian GPA of 3.5–4.0 out of 6.
·
Some programs
(like Law, Medicine) are highly competitive and may require higher scores.
Graduate
Admission Eligibility Criteria (Master’s Programs)
1. Educational Background
You must have a:
·
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum of 3 years, 180 ECTS credits)
·
The degree must
be in
a relevant subject area for the
master's program you’re applying to
Country-specific
requirements apply for
international students (based on the GSU list).
For example:
·
India –
Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years) with First Division (60% or above)
·
Bangladesh –
Bachelor’s + Master’s, or 4-year Bachelor’s (Honours)
·
USA/Canada –
Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution (GPA typically 3.0 or higher)
You can check the
GSU List for your country’s exact requirement.
2. Minimum Grade Requirements
·
You must have at least a C average (or equivalent) on the ECTS grading scale, which corresponds to:
o Norwegian system: C or better
o India/Other countries: First Class or CGPA ≥ 6.5/10 (may vary)
Some programs
have higher grade requirements (e.g., Law, Informatics, Health Sciences)
3. English Language Proficiency
All Master’s
programs at UiO are taught in English, so you
must provide proof of proficiency through one of the following:
|
Accepted
Test |
Minimum
Score | |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) | |
|
TOEFL iBT |
90 total (minimum 20 per section) | |
|
PTE Academic |
62 | |
|
Cambridge English |
C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE): Grade C
or better | |
|
IB Diploma / GCE A-level / Other
high school qualifications |
English may be waived if you studied in
English-medium or certain countries |
Each master’s
program may have additional admission requirements, such as:
·
Specific academic
background (e.g., Bachelor's in Psychology, Computer Science, etc.)
·
Required
coursework or credits in certain subjects
·
Statement of
purpose (motivation letter)
·
Writing samples
or portfolio (for Humanities or Fine Arts)
·
GRE/GMAT (very
rare, usually not required)
·
CV/resume
Program-specific
requirements vary you must check the master’s program page you're applying for.