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Norway’s official websites abroad
Photo: Geir Morgen / the folk high schools.Photo: Geir Morgen / the folk high schools

Higher Education

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With the exception of some private university colleges, all higher education institutions are state-run. As a rule, there are no tuition fees for higher education in Norway, but fees may be charged for certain professional education programmes and special programmes, and by some of the private institutions.

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Folk High Schools

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Norway’s first folk high school opened in 1864, and today there are 77 folk high schools located throughout the country. Approximately 6,000 students attend folk high schools each year, mostly young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 who have completed their upper secondary education. A number of folk high schools also offer short-term courses for seniors and four provide special programmes f...

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Grants, loans and student financing

Photo: Marius E. Hauge.
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Financing your studies can often be a struggle.  For international students in Norway, there are several ways to seek help.

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Study in Norway

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Norwegian institutions of higher education welcome applications from qualified students from around the world. Nearly 10,000 foreign nationals are currently enrolled at this level of Norway’s educational system. International students may apply for admissions to a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. Some universities and colleges offer specifically designed programmes for...

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English-speaking schools in Norway

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There are several English-speaking schools across Norway as well as schools offering the International Baccalaureate.

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Geography resource for UK schools

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The Royal Norwegian Embassy has produced an on-line geography resource for Key Stage 3 students and higher at the the information website 'Look at Norway'.

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Barnaby Bear has been to Norway

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Here is information on how to obtain Barnaby Bear educational products such as books and videos.

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Royal Norwegian Embassy in London

25 Belgrave Square
London SW1X 8QD

Phone: +44 (0) 20 7591 5500
E-mail: emb.london@mfa.no

Embassy Opening hours
Monday - Friday 09:00 - 16:00

Consular services
Phone enquiries: Monday-Friday 10.00-11.00

Visa collection hours: 11.00-12.00
(Wednesdays closed)

Norwegian passport collection hours: 13.30-15.00
(Wednesdays closed)