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Financing
Tuition Fees
In Norway higher education is considered a public good free of charge to any person that meets academic standards. In accordance with this principle the University of Tromsų does not charge tuition fees. Students are only obliged to pay a semester fee of 400 NOK (ca. 52 EUR/ 72 USD), which gives you the benefit of the services of the Student Welfare Organisation (SWO).
Budget and Cost of Living
The cost of living in Norway is relatively high. As a general guideline, the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund estimates that the total monthly expenditure for students is 8 290 NOK (ca. 1 070 EUR / 1490 USD). Read more
Student Housing
The student hostels in Tromsų are owned by the Student Welfare Organisation (SWO). All international students who have applied within the application deadline are given the opportunity to reserve a single room in a student hostel. Read more
Scholarship and Grants
Our programme is one of the English master's degree programmes that are qualified for QUOTA scholarships. QUOTA scholarships are granted in a limited number and are restricted to applicants from certain countries. Read more
Other sources for searching for scholarships:
Work
It is posssible to work part-time to help finance your stay (a maximum of 20 hours a week). International students, with the execption of Nordic and EU/EEA citizens, need a work permit from the police in order to legally work in Norway. Specific rules apply to students holding a quota scholarship and the possibilities for a work permit during their studies at the University of Tromsų. Read more
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