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Hi everyone, it's Global Scholarships and I'm your host, Az
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I hope you're all doing well, I hope everything's going great. And yes, today we're talking about how to study in Norway for free
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But first, a huge disclaimer though. This is not some sort of shortcut for guaranteed free education in Norway
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No one can guarantee you that. Today we'll see some tips and opportunities that if used right
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can make your education in Norway very affordable and if you're lucky, even free
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So, let's get to it. Even though it's a small country, Norway seems to be a popular destination for international students
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Which is no wonder when you consider it has a number of globally recognized universities
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high living standards, unique Scandinavian culture, and an abundance of affordable study options
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And this was even more so until 2022, because back then, the Norwegian government offered free higher education to all international students
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Since 2022 though, unfortunately none EU and EUA students are required to pay the tuition fees
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Although studying in Norway can still be free, because universities and other organizations offer generous scholarships for skilled students
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So yes, it is possible to study in Norway for free. But of course, chances of receiving tuition-free education depends on several factors
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like the type of the university, degree, program, and your country of origin
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So it's extremely important to do your homework, and find out what tuition-free options are available for your specific situation
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So how much is the annual academic cost in Norway? Well, it depends on many factors, like the type of the university, degree, program, accommodation options, and more
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Most universities in Norway are state-owned or public, meaning the tuition fees are comparatively affordable
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For example, the University of Oslo, which is one of the most prominent universities in Norway
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charges students coming from countries outside EU and EUA, and Switzerland, annual tuition fees of 190,000 Norwegian kroner, which is around 18,000 US dollars
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to 276,000 Norwegian kroner, which is around 26,000 US dollars. Meanwhile, the University of Bergen, a similarly prestigious university in Norway
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requires international students from outside the EU and EUA to pay annual tuition fees of around 190,000 to 260,000 Norwegian kroner
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So how do we study in Norway for free? Well, first step, of course, is to be admitted to a university in Norway
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So you need to read the program requirements and prepare your documents very carefully
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because even a single mistake can stop your dreams of studying in Norway
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So it is best to organize your application, start early, and have a checklist for the documents you need
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These documents can differ based on the university or program you wish to apply to
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However, general requirements include a diploma of the latest completed degree, an academic transcript, proficiency in the language of instruction, and so on
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Additionally, submitting supplementary documents may help your application stand out among others
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So it's best to consider submitting miscellaneous documents, like a letter of intent, a CV, portfolio, and more
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Scholarships are one of the best ways to obtain the chance to study for free in any country
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Although, again, students from non-EU-EUA countries or outside Switzerland have to pay tuition fees
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there are many scholarship options that will take care of the tuition fees for you. One of the most advantageous scholarships is the BI Presidential Scholarship
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It includes a 100% tuition waiver and a stipend covering about 70% of living expenses
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for International Masters of Science students and BI Norwegian Business School. Besides trying for scholarships, applying to affordable Norwegian universities is another cost-effective option
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Private universities charge high amounts for tuition fees, while public universities have lower tuition fees
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For example, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology charges an annual tuition fee
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for bachelor's and master's programs, which start at Another example is the Oslo Metropolitan University, which requires
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185,000 Norwegian kroner to 373 Norwegian kroner per year for tuition fees
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Now, I can hear you saying, well, these are great tips, Az, but what opportunities do we have to study in Norway for free
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Now, for bachelor's students, there are some options, but it must be noted that the majority of these options are partial scholarships
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so the rest you might have to finance in some other ways, such as part-time jobs in Norway
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Some scholarship programs for International students enrolled in bachelor's studies in Norway
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include the Norwegian Business School Bachelor's International Scholarship, which covers 50% of the total tuition fees for students enrolled in bachelor's programs
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in Business Administration, Data Science for Business and Digital Business. Tuition-free options for master's studies in Norway
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Some of the common scholarships for master's students in Norway include the Erasmus Mundus Scholarships
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These scholarships are offered to a wide variety of programs and institutions across Europe, including Norway
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The requirements, application process and the benefits also vary per program, so it's best to visit the Erasmus website for the most accurate information
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or inquire with your target university if they're a participant. As for students from non-EUEA countries or outside Switzerland, there are specific scholarship programs
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including the Education for Sustainable Energy Development, ESEAD, scholarship program. That particular scholarship offers up to $10,000 per year for students from developing countries
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in the sustainable energy development field. Tuition-free options for PhD studies in Norway
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Now, an example of a scholarship offered to PhD students is the NOREM Scholarship
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It provides United States students at the graduate level with an amount starting from
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10,000 to 40,000 Norwegian kroner per academic year. Another scholarship is from the Norwegian Business School
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which offers no-tuition full-time PhD programs with several funding options. And that's it. I hope this video was informative for you
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