Internationalisation is a priority within all sectors of the Norwegian education system, and universities and university colleges are constantly working to facilitate for international students. Nearly 12 000 foreign nationals are currently enrolled at Norwegian institutions of higher education. International students may apply for admission to a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. You may come to Norway as student through established exchange programmes, institutional agreements, or as a so called "free mover", where you arrange the stay by yourself (type of study, length and financing).
Completing a university degree is often considered to be an expensive endeavour and tuition fees are usually making up the bulk part of the cost. Norwegian universities and state university colleges as a rule do not charge tuition fees for international students.
The Oslo School of Architecture and Design
Master of Landscape architecture
Master of Industrial Design
Master of Architecture
The Oslo School of Architecture and Design is one of the six specialised university institutions members of the Norwegian Council of Universities. Graduate degree study may be expanded into a doctoral study programme (Ph.D.). Grades for undergraduate and graduate education are awarded according to pass/fail. The degrees Master in architecture and Master in Industrial Design are authorised by the Norwegian Government through Royal Decree of 11 October 2002.
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Master of Science in Urban Ecological Planning
The MSc programme in Urban Ecological Planning at the Department of Urban Planning and Design, is addressing urban issues in industrialised and developing countries. The focus is on environmental, social and resource aspects of urban planning, where the aim is to establish linkages between ideology, knowledge and action in the planning practice. Urban development and planning in developing countries is often out of control, and the planning efforts are fragmented and incremental. A sustainable approach is trying to increase local responsibility and capacity, by taking immediate actions, and solving local problems.
Bergen National Academy of the Arts (KHiB)
Bachelor and Mastert degrees in Interior Architecture, Furniture Design and Room Design
KHiB is a central arena for education and development in the fields of art and design. The institution shall cultivate new expressions in art and design, promote a high degree of competence in selected fields and contribute to innovation and professional development.
Art and design are essential for the formation of tomorrow's society. KHiB shall be active in formulating premises for community development. We have 300 students and around 100 staff members. KHiB is part of international networks and encourage students to use exchange programmes in their studies. 30% of the academic staff are recruited internationally.
Study in Norway:
For more information on programmes where the language of instruction is English and on living in Norway, please see: www.studyinnorway.no