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Hello everyone, and welcome to Global Scholarships, your go-to channel for all things related
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to studying abroad. In this episode, we're taking a closer look at Norway's free universities
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This stunning country in Scandinavia may have a reputation for being expensive, but did
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you know that the country offers free public education to all students regardless of citizenship
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Currently, there are over 9,500 international students in Norway, and with their free education
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the number is expected to grow. So what does it take to become one of them
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Well, to start, you need to watch this video to find out the top 5 universities that offer
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free education in Norway. And if you're able to choose one by the end of this video, please let us know in the comment section
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First in the list is the University of Oslo. Founded in 1811, this is the oldest and one of the most prestigious universities in the country
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It offers a wide range of courses in subjects like social sciences, applied sciences, law
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medicine, and humanities. But if you're interested in enrolling in a bachelor's program, you'll need to be proficient
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in the Norwegian language. Fortunately, the University of Oslo does offer English medium degree programs, but at master's
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and PhD levels. The second university on the list is the University of Bergen
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Located in Bergen, this free public university was founded in 1946 and currently has 14,000 students
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It offers degree programs in fields such as fine arts, music, humanities, law, mathematics
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and natural science, medicine, psychology, and social sciences. It's ranked as the second best university in Norway and is internationally recognized
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as one of the top young universities in the world. Now before we continue with the list, make sure to hit the subscribe button below so
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Our third university is the University of Tromsø, the Arctic University of Norway
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Located in Tromsø, it is the world's northernmost educational institution. It was founded in 1972 and offers degree programs in the fields of health science, science and
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technology, humanities, education, bioscience, fisheries, fine arts, law, sports, and social work
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The university is ranked as the third best in Norway and is considered one of the best
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young universities in the world. It's also the sixth largest university in the country with over 14,000 students, 11
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of whom are from other countries. The fourth free university in Norway is the Norwegian University of Science and Technology
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or NTNU. Established in 1760, this university operates campuses in Trondheim, Jovik, and Alesund
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NTNU offers a wide range of programs in fields such as engineering, natural sciences, medicine
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social sciences, and the arts. It is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Norway and is internationally
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recognized for its research in areas such as renewable energy and nanotechnology
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Our last free university in Norway is the Norwegian University of Life Sciences or NMBU
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This public university is located in the municipality of Aarhus in the county of Viken, Norway
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It was founded in 1859 and offers degrees in various fields of study including biosciences
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food science, and environmental science. NMBU is the lowest enrollment rate in the list with around 5,800 students, but it also
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has the highest number of foreign students with 20% of its student population comprising
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of international students. All students from NMBU benefit from its free tuition status and pay a small semester fee
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of 470 Norwegian Kroner for student services and programs. Undoubtedly, these institutions offer a unique opportunity to get a high quality education
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at an affordable price. Just be sure to consider the cost of living and any language requirements when deciding
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whether studying in Norway is the right choice for you. We hope this video has helped you learn more about the amazing opportunity that free universities
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in Norway offer. And if you're looking for more comprehensive guides to study abroad, as well as scholarships
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for international students, don't forget to check our website, globalscholarships.com. That's the end of it
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See you in the next one
