University-Specific Scholarships in Norway

Norway does not have a general government scholarship open to all international students. Study in Norway states that most students must find other ways of financing their studies, although some schemes and foundations exist.

Required documents

• University admission application.
• Passport.
• Academic transcripts.
• Degree certificate.
• CV.
• Motivation letter.
• Recommendation letters.
• English language certificate.
• Research proposal for PhD.
• Proof of funding, if scholarship is partial.
• Programme-specific documents.
• For residence permit: admission letter, proof of sufficient funds, health insurance and housing documentation may be needed.

Eligible nationalities

• Varies by university.
• Some awards are open to all international students.
• Some target non-EU or non-EEA students.
• Some are for partner-country students.
• PhD salaries are often open internationally if the candidate meets job requirements.
• Exchange funding may depend on institutional agreements.

How to apply

• Search scholarships on each Norwegian university website.
• Apply for admission through the university system.
• Apply for scholarships separately if available.
• For PhD funding, apply to advertised doctoral researcher positions.
• For exchange funding, apply through the home university.

Usual timeline

• Start preparing: August to October.
• Admission applications: commonly October to December or January for August start.
• Scholarship applications: usually same period or shortly after admission.
• Results: spring.
• Residence permit: spring to summer.
• Arrival: August.
• Payment: after enrolment or employment start, depending on scholarship type.