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Scholarships in Norway for International Students

Norway offers tuition-free education at public universities for all students, plus additional scholarship support.

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Norwegian public universities charge no tuition — scholarships cover living costs and travel.

  • Free tuition at public universities
  • Quota Scheme for developing countries
  • High quality of life

Norway tips

  • Living costs in Norway are high — budget NOK 12,000+/month
  • Most programmes are in English at Master's level
  • Apply through the university's own portal

Scholarships in Norway

Quota Scheme, university awards, and tuition-free education.

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University of Oslo Quota Scheme (NORAD)

Living-cost support available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

NorwayMaster's, PhD

Norwegian government-funded scheme for students from developing countries. Covers living costs and tuition (free in Norway). Palestine is a priority country.

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NRC Education Programme — Palestine & Jordan

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Jordan, Lebanon, PalestineBachelor's

The Norwegian Refugee Council provides education grants to displaced Palestinian and Syrian youth in Jordan, Lebanon, and the occupied Palestinian territories. Supports both formal and non-formal education pathways.

University of Oslo — Scholars at Risk Fellowship

Living-cost support available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

NorwayPhD, Postdoc, Master's

University of Oslo is a member of the Scholars at Risk Network and hosts at-risk academics as visiting fellows. Fellowship covers living costs and research support for periods of 6-12 months. No tuition fees at Norwegian public universities for scholarship holders.

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Erasmus Mundus: European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations (EMMIR)

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Czech RepublicMaster's

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree programme. Full scholarship covering tuition, monthly living allowance (approx €1,400/month), travel costs, and health insurance. Consortium: Germany, Norway, Czech Republic.

Scandinavian Studies — Eötvös Loránd University

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HungaryMaster's

Scandinavian Studies at Eötvös Loránd University, Master-level programme, taught in Hungarian/Danish/Norwegian/Swedish, in Budapest, lasting 4 semesters, (Faculty of Humanities). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

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NorwayMaster's, PhD

Funding routes for international degree students in Norway — Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters delivered by Norwegian institutions and university/foundation scholarships (public universities charge tuition to non-EU/EEA students, so these awards matter).

Norwegian Quota Scheme (Kvoteordningen) — Developing Countries

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NorwayBachelor's

Norwegian government programme providing scholarships for students from developing countries and countries in the Western Balkans, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. Covers tuition (free at public universities) plus a monthly living grant.

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113 Fully Funded Masters Pharmacy, Pharmacology ...

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Multiple countriesMaster's

113 Fully Funded Masters Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacovigilance scholarships for rwandan students in italy, germany, norway, ...

Study in Norway Scholarships & Erasmus Mundus (Norwegian Universities)

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NorwayMaster's, PhD

Funding routes for international degree students in Norway — Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters delivered by Norwegian institutions and university/foundation scholarships (public universities charge tuition to non-EU/EEA students, so these awards matter).

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Frequently asked questions

Is education really free in Norway?

Yes — public universities charge no tuition for any student, though a small semester fee (NOK 600) applies.

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