About Norway
Norway offers a high quality of life, strong research and a safe, nature-rich setting.
Universities in Norway
Some of the well-known universities our students apply to. Message us and we will tell you which programs fit your profile.
University of Oslo
NTNU
University of Bergen
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Norwegian University of Life Sciences
Oslo Metropolitan University
University and header photos are loaded from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons and belong to their respective authors.
Accommodation in Norway
Student welfare organisations provide housing in most university cities, and the cost of living is high, so budget carefully.
SiO rooms start from NOK 3,900. Studios cost NOK 6,500–8,500.
Sammen in Bergen averages about NOK 4,500, and Sit in Trondheim is NOK 4,500–6,500.
Private rentals cost more and need a deposit.
Where to look
SiO (Oslo), Sammen (Bergen and the west), Sit (Trondheim), plus finn.no for private rentals.
Good to know
- Apply to the student welfare organisation as soon as you accept your offer.
- Some new international students get a housing guarantee if they apply before the deadline.
- A deposit of 1–3 months’ rent goes into a separate deposit account.
Monthly budget
NOK 15,169 a monthThe University of Oslo’s official student budget figure, assuming SiO housing. Add NOK 2,000–4,000 on the private market.
Where students live
In Oslo, SiO runs student villages such as Kringsjå, Sogn and Bjølsen.
Before you pay or move
- Get the contract in writing and read the rent, deposit, notice period and which utilities are included.
- See the room in person or on a live video call before you send any money.
- Ask how much the deposit is and when it is returned.
- Keep your admission letter and a passport copy ready, because housing offices and landlords ask for them.
- Book a short stay for your first nights in case your room is not ready.
Sources: The Local Norway, BI, study-abroad.org, uni2study. Prices are indicative and change by city and year, so we confirm current numbers with you. Photos are loaded from Wikimedia Commons and belong to their respective authors.
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