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Norway Scholarships 2023-2024: Study for free in Norway!

List of Norway Scholarships available in 2023

The fully-funded Scholarships in Norway for the class of 2023-2024 are now open for online applications for students of all disciplines and degree levels. International students can now apply for admission to study for free in Norwegian Universities on Norway Scholarships.

Norway is quite popular among international students as a study destination due to its high-quality education. So, you should also consider studying in Norway. There are different programs in Norway that are offered in English, which is quite convenient for foreign students. 

One of the best things about Norway is that there is generally no tuition fee in public higher education institutes as it is funded from taxpayers’ money. However, private institutes do charge tuition fees. Also, students have to bear living, transport, and accommodation costs which are quite high. That is why lots of students look forward to receiving scholarships in Norway to finance all costs of study. There are many international organizations, funds, and associations providing grants and scholarships in Norway to finance not only tuition but also living expenses.

Fully-Funded Scholarships in Norway 2023

We have chosen the top 5 scholarships in Norway. Our list is below. However, if you want to know about the scholarships offered at your chosen Norwegian university.

1# NORAM Scholarships

NORAM or The Norway-America Association provides scholarships to American students in order to financially support their studies in Norway. The main aim is to promote studies in areas of mutual interest for Norway and America. Norway Scholarships are provided to students based on need. A certain amount is granted through this scholarship based on the research subject, objective, and length of stay of students in Norway.

Generally, up to 10 scholarships are granted every year. The scholarships are provided only for full-time graduate-level studies in Norway and the program has to be for a minimum of three months. You may get further information through NORAM’s website.

2# Erasmus+ Scholarships Program

This provides scholarships and funding for higher education for students from programs or partner countries. Norway is one of the program countries of Erasmus+. Through the program, students have the option of support in studies abroad in any of the partner or program countries. The period of the program ranges from 3 to 12 months but students can benefit from the program multiple times.

However, students have to apply through the higher education institute of their home country for enrolling in the study abroad program of Erasmus+. Also, some Norwegian universities are part of the consortium that delivers Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Degrees (EMJMD) and the best students of these degrees can get funding. To know about the different programs and activities of Erasmus+ regarding studies in Norway, visit the website of Erasmus.

3# Norwegian-Russian Scholarships

Russian students who wish to study in Norway for one or two semesters can benefit from these scholarships. They are granted for Norwegian Language and Literature and other subjects. Through this scholarship program, students and teachers of Russian universities get grants to study in selected universities in Norway. Scholarship holders also don’t have to pay tuition fees.

However, they do have to pay semester fees as well as travel and visa costs. Students interested in these scholarships can contact the Ministry of Education and Science of the  Russian Federation or the Norwegian Agency for International Cooperation and Quality Enhancement in Higher Education in order to get further details.

4# BI Norwegian Business School Scholarships

Different scholarships are offered for students who want to study at BI Norwegian Business School. At the bachelor’s level, the school provides BI International Baccalaureate Scholarship and Bachelor International Scholarship. The former is for students with International Baccalaureate Diploma and covers 100% tuition fees while the latter is for students who have completed upper secondary school and covers 50% tuition fees.

Both are meant for international students of Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business Analytics. Furthermore, at the master’s level, there are many scholarships to finance tuition fees and living expenses. Some of these cover the cost fully while others provide partial coverage of the costs. Get to know more about all types of scholarships at BI Norwegian Business School via the school’s website.

5# High North Fellowship Program

This program offers scholarships in Norway for students from Canada, Russia, South Korea, the US, and Japan. These are meant to support students who want to come to Norway as part of their studies. Their institute must have an agreement with a higher education institute in Norway. The program is for bachelor’s and master’s level students but Ph.D. students can also apply and come as research fellows.

The duration of the scholarship is one to two semesters and students are required to stay in Norway for at least four months. Students can choose from specific universities and areas that are part of the program. Under the program, students get a monthly stipend and travel grant. Plus, they are not required to pay tuition fees.

Yousaf Saeed

I'm Dr. Engr. Yousaf Saeed, founder of the AScholarship Education Portal. My academic path includes 3 prestigious international scholarships — Australia Awards, CSC, and HKPFS — for my higher studies. I am also an IChemE affiliate whereas I've also worked for companies like Aramco and BYCO oil refinery as an production engineer at the start of my career. I completed MS, and PhD with major research publications in leading SCI journals (details on my Researchgate Profile). This aScholarship.com reflects my commitment to educating and therefore i started it for the purpose to guide aspiring international students for find scholarships for their higher education dream. As an experienced educator and mentor, I specialize in navigating the intricacies of research and patent and write useful articles on these topics too.