BeforeA niche field and no one who knew it
MSc in Tromsø, in her own field
We started from the job she wanted, then found the course, then the country: Norway leads in aquaculture.
Laxmi Oli from Surkhet
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Study in Norway from Nepal
Study in Norway from Nepal: no longer free, still worth it for the right course.
Norway suits students in fields where it leads, like energy, maritime and aquaculture, who can fund it. Public universities have charged non-EU students tuition since autumn 2023: NOK 140,000 to NOK 260,000 a year on our shortlists. You show NOK 170,368 for the 2026/27 year. 91.4% of our 58 Norway files were approved in FY 2025/26.
- The real cost in rupees, before you apply
- Two cheaper alternatives on every plan
- Funds built with a paper trail
Quick numbers
Study in Norway
KTMKathmandutoOSLOslo
- First-year cost
- about Rs 46.1 to Rs 63.6 lakh
- Money to show
- NOK 170,368 a year
- Work in term
- 20 hours a week
- Stay after study
- Up to 1 year
- Deadline
- Around 1 December
At Rs 14.6 per NOK, Nepal Rastra Bank, 18 Oct 2026.
- students we have placed in Norway since 2009
- 300
- of our Norway visa files approved in FY 2025/26
- 91.4%
- Norway files we lodged last year
- 58
- partner universities and colleges in Norway
- 14
Our own files for FY 2025/26 (Shrawan 2082 to Asar 2083). 5 were refused; the reasons are on our About page.
Our proof
Nepali students we sent to Norway.
Low GPAs, long gaps, tight budgets, one earlier refusal. Every file below began with a free call and a straight answer.
BeforeRefused for Norway on funds the year before
MSc Agroecology in Ås, approved on the second try
A large deposit just before applying is the most common money red flag we see. We gave his funds time and a paper trail.
Rajan Yadav from Saptari
BeforeRead on Facebook that Norway is free
MSc in Stavanger, with the real tuition planned
We showed him Norway’s tuition rule, the NOK 170,368 living figure, and what both mean in rupees.
Tenzin Sherpa from Solukhumbu
The short version
Norway in numbers.
Norway leads the world in energy, maritime engineering and aquaculture, and its universities are small, well-funded and quiet. It is also the most expensive country we cover.
Norway is no longer free for non-EU students. Anyone who tells you otherwise is using information from before autumn 2023.
The table has the rules; the process puts them in order, with every fee.
| Tuition | Charged to non-EU students at public universities since autumn 2023: NOK 140,000 to NOK 260,000 a year on our shortlists.Full guide |
|---|---|
| Money to show | NOK 170,368 for the 2026/27 year (UDI), usually paid into the university's deposit account. |
| First-year cost | about Rs 46.1 to Rs 63.6 lakh, including tuition, living money and the permit fee.Full guide |
| Applying | Directly to each university. Many non-EU deadlines fall around 1 December for August starts. |
| English | IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 for most master's, or an accepted equivalent. |
| Study permit | Apply online with UDI, NOK 5,400, renewed each year with the funds shown again. |
| Work while studying | Up to 20 hours a week during term; full-time in the holidays. |
| After you graduate | Up to 1 year on a job-seeker permit to find skilled work. |
Living in Norway
Rent, food, work and weather in Norway.
The most expensive country we cover
UDI asks you to show NOK 170,368 for the year. It's usually deposited with your university and paid out to you monthly after you arrive.
| City | Rent | Food | Transport and phone | Total a month | In rupees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo | NOK 6,500 to 9,000 | NOK 3,500 to 4,500 | NOK 700 to 1,000 | NOK 10,700 to 14,500 | Rs 1.6 to 2.1 lakh |
| Bergen | NOK 5,800 to 8,000 | NOK 3,300 to 4,200 | NOK 600 to 900 | NOK 9,700 to 13,100 | Rs 1.4 to 1.9 lakh |
| Trondheim | NOK 5,200 to 7,000 | NOK 3,200 to 4,000 | NOK 500 to 800 | NOK 8,900 to 11,800 | Rs 1.3 to 1.7 lakh |
| Tromsø and Ås | NOK 4,800 to 6,500 | NOK 3,200 to 4,000 | NOK 400 to 700 | NOK 8,400 to 11,200 | Rs 1.2 to 1.6 lakh |
Working while you study
20 hours a week in term and full-time in holidays. Wages are high, but most part-time jobs need Norwegian.
- Food and transport cost far more than in Kathmandu. Budget carefully for the first month.
- Your permit is renewed each year with the funds shown again.
- Students in engineering and aquaculture often find paid summer work in their field.
Show the full NOK 170,368 from your own funds. Part-time pay is never part of the plan.
Jobs after study
Energy, maritime, aquaculture and engineering hire graduates, and Norwegian at B1 or above makes a large difference. A job-seeker permit gives you up to a year to find work.
Daily life
Universities are small and teaching is relaxed and practical. Norwegians spend weekends outdoors; join a hiking or ski group and you'll make friends faster.
Free counselling
Planning Norway? See the real cost in rupees first.
Your Norway budget and funds trail, checked line by line. You get a written plan the same day. Not useful? Walk away, no pressure.
A counsellor calls within 15 minutes
- 01A ranked shortlist built on your marks and your family’s budget
- 022 to 3 courses, each with its total cost in rupees
- 03Our commission on each option, in writing
Rather talk now? Call +977 1-5360000 or WhatsApp us.
Your timeline
Kathmandu to Norway, every step dated.
Norway's deadlines come early: around 1 December for August starts. Plan from September.
Read each row as a split of the work: your part, our part, the papers involved, and who gets paid.
September
Free call and the real cost
- You
- Share your degree, marks and budget.
- We
- Show you the year-1 cost in rupees and two cheaper alternatives.
- Documents
- Transcripts, passport.
- Money
- Free.
Same day, by 8 pm
Your written plan
- You
- Pick 2 to 4 programmes.
- We
- Send each with tuition, deadline and our fee, told on day one.
- Money
- Nothing yet.
September to October
English test
- You
- Sit IELTS if you haven't.
- We
- Book you into our classes if you want them.
- Money
- IELTS about Rs 36,000, to the test centre.
October to 1 December
Applications
- You
- Write your motivation letter with us.
- We
- Apply to each university directly and track every deadline.
- Documents
- Certified transcripts and degree, English score, CV, letters.
- Money
- Rs 25,000 flat to us (public universities pay no commission). Application fees, where charged.
February to April
Admission
- You
- Accept your place.
- We
- Check the offer and the tuition payment deadline.
- Money
- Rs 0 at this step.
April to May
Tuition and deposit
- You
- Pay the tuition and deposit NOK 170,368 with the university.
- We
- Build the paper trail for where the money came from.
- Documents
- Payment receipts, sponsor's bank statements and income proof.
- Money
- Tuition and deposit to the university.
May
Study permit
- You
- Apply online and book your appointment.
- We
- Build the UDI application with you.
- Money
- NOK 5,400 to UDI.
June to July
Housing
- You
- Accept a student housing offer.
- We
- Send you the housing foundations for your city.
- Money
- Deposit to the housing foundation.
August
Fly, and we call
- You
- NOC and flights.
- We
- Briefing on registration, banking and work rules; calls on day 1, week 1 and month 1.
- Money
- NOC Rs 2,000 online; flight about Rs 1.2 to 1.6 lakh.
What you'll pay, and to whom.
Our fee is a row in this table, next to the government and university fees. If it isn’t listed here, you don’t pay it.
| Fee | Amount | Paid to | When | Refundable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First call and written planOur fee | Free | Landed | Day 1 | Not applicable |
| Our service: applications, letters, permit fileOur fee | Rs 25,000 flat (no commission at public universities) | Landed, by bank | At signing, before any work starts | Re-filing a refused permit we lodged is free |
| IELTS Academic | About Rs 36,000 | British Council or IDP | Before applying | No |
| Tuition | NOK 140,000 to NOK 260,000 a year | University | After admission | Usually, if the permit is refused |
| Living-money deposit | NOK 170,368 (about Rs 24.9 lakh) | University deposit account | Before the permit | Paid back to you monthly |
| Study permit | NOK 5,400 | UDI | At application | No |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Rs 2,000 | Ministry of Education | Before any tuition leaves Nepal | No |
The paper trail.
Gather these in this order. A second counsellor reads every page before anything is lodged.
For your applications4
- Passport
- Certified bachelor's degree and transcripts
- IELTS or other accepted English score
- CV and motivation letter
For your money3
- Receipt for tuition paid
- Receipt for the NOK 170,368 deposit
- Sponsor's bank statements and income proof, showing where the money came from
For the permit and departure4
- Admission letter
- UDI application receipt and appointment
- No Objection Certificate (NOC)
- Housing confirmation
Go deeper on each step.
Longer guides on the steps families ask about most, each checked against the official source on the date shown.
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After the visa
Your first weeks in Norway.
Your first week
Register with the police for your residence card, get your national ID or D-number, open a bank account and collect your first deposit payment.
Your counsellor calls on day 1 and after week 1, with your parents on the same updates.
Study and work, honestly
Classes are small and practical. Your permit is renewed each year with the funds shown again, so plan year 2's money before year 1 ends.
After graduation
A job-seeker permit gives you up to a year. With a skilled job you move to a work permit; permanent residence can follow after three years.
We stay with you
The same counsellor stays with you through year 1, including your first permit renewal.
Honest fit
Should you choose Norway?
Good fit
Choose Norway if
- Your field is one Norway leads in, and you have the money for it.
- You'd rather study somewhere smaller and quieter.
- You'll learn some Norwegian.
An honest note
Look elsewhere if
- Someone told you Norway is free. It stopped being free for non-EU students in 2023.
- Your budget is under about Rs 45 lakh for year 1.
- You need part-time work to pay rent from month one.
Europe isn't the cheap backup to Australia. Norway has charged non-EU tuition since autumn 2023, and its living costs are the highest we see. It's a great choice for the right student, and a costly one for a student who picked it because a post said free education.
FAQ
What families ask us about Norway.
Is study in Norway free for Nepali students?
Not any more. Public universities have charged non-EU students tuition since autumn 2023. On our shortlists it ranged from NOK 140,000 to NOK 260,000 a year.
How much money do I need to show for Norway?
NOK 170,368 for the 2026/27 academic year, according to UDI, usually paid into the university's deposit account.
Can I work in Norway while studying?
Yes, 20 hours a week in term and full-time in holidays. Most part-time jobs need Norwegian.
When should I apply to Norway?
Many universities set non-EU deadlines around 1 December for courses starting the next August. Check each programme.
What is your Norway visa success rate?
53 of the 58 Norway files we lodged in FY 2025/26 were approved: 91.4%.
Still unsure?
Start here
Your Norway plan, with two cheaper options, by 8 pm.
Your Norway budget and funds trail, checked line by line. You get a written plan the same day. Not useful? Walk away, no pressure.
A counsellor calls within 15 minutes
- 01A ranked shortlist built on your marks and your family’s budget
- 022 to 3 courses, each with its total cost in rupees
- 03Our commission on each option, in writing
Rather talk now? Call +977 1-5360000 or WhatsApp us.
Sources, and how we wrote this
- UDI: studies, read 19 Oct 2026
- Study in Norway, read 19 Oct 2026
Our own figures (files lodged, approvals, refusals, costs on our shortlists) are from our records for FY 2025/26. Rupee amounts use the Nepal Rastra Bank sell rate on the date shown. Official rules change: we recheck these sources every month and date every change. How we count our own numbers is on our About page.