How to finance your studies | International students - Student

How to finance your studies

How to finance your studies

When living in Oslo, you will need money for accommodation, food, study material and other living expenses.

You will need money for accommodation, food, study material and other living expenses. 

OsloMet does not offer any scholarships. You can read more about scholarships available for studying in Europe in the Scholarship Portal (scholarshipportal.eu) and Study in Norway (studyinnorway.no).

If you are admitted through scholarship programmes or exchange programmes such as Erasmus+ and NORDPLUS, your home institution is responsible for distributing grants that will cover some of your expenses. As the size of these grants vary, please contact your home institution to find out the exact amount.

In order to obtain a residence permit as a student from outside the EU/EEA-area or as a full degree student, you need to document sufficient funding as described under residence and work permit.

You are responsible for financing your own studies and your stay in Norway.

Semester fee

All students must pay a semester fee each semester. Exchange students are generally exempt from paying the fee. 

Tuition fees

Degree students from countries outside the EU/EEA must in addition pay a tuition fee to study in Norway.

Student budget and cost of living

If you are offered student housing from the Student Welfare Organisation SiO (sio.no) you have to pay a deposit when you sign the housing contract. More information will be provided by SiO.

Electricity is usually included in student housing. However, if you are renting a room/apartment on the private market, please check if electricity is included in the rent. At the moment, the electricity rate in Norway is quite high.

  • Accommodation: NOK 3500-12000 but expect to pay 5000-9000
  • Food: NOK 3000
  • Transport: NOK 500
  • Mobile subscription: NOK 300
  • Books and supplies: NOK 1500
  • Other costs (e.g. entertainment, clothing, health care, gym membership): NOK 2400

Norwegian students living on a student loan from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund receive approximately NOK 11 700 per month. Many students work part-time in addition to their studies in order to make ends meet. International students from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week.