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Norway

NORPART (Very limited, project-based)

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

NORPART (Very limited, project-based)

Norway

Erasmus Mundus (if applying through specific joint programs hosted at NTNU)

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Erasmus Mundus (if applying through specific joint programs hosted at NTNU)

Norway

Note: The 'Quota Scheme' was discontinued. Tuition waivers are extremely rare for Master's students.

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Note: The 'Quota Scheme' was discontinued. Tuition waivers are extremely rare for Master's students.

Norway

None for Master's degrees (Tuition waivers are non-existent for non-EU students since 2023)

University of Oslo (UiO)

None for Master's degrees (Tuition waivers are non-existent for non-EU students since 2023)

Norway

Erasmus+ (Only if applying to a specific Joint Master's program like Eu-HEM)

University of Oslo (UiO)

Erasmus+ (Only if applying to a specific Joint Master's program like Eu-HEM)

Norway

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay full tuition fees.

University of Bergen (UiB)

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay full tuition fees.

Norway

Lånekassen (Only for students with a specific connection to Norway, usually not applicable for fresh Pakistani applicants)

University of Bergen (UiB)

Lånekassen (Only for students with a specific connection to Norway, usually not applicable for fresh Pakistani applicants)

Norway

Erasmus+ (Available only if applying through a joint European program coordinated by UiB)

University of Bergen (UiB)

Erasmus+ (Available only if applying through a joint European program coordinated by UiB)

Norway

No Tuition Waivers for non-EU students (Tuition fees apply since 2023)

UiT The Arctic University of Norway

No Tuition Waivers for non-EU students (Tuition fees apply since 2023)

Norway

Erasmus+ (Only available if applying through specific Joint Master's degrees)

UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Erasmus+ (Only available if applying through specific Joint Master's degrees)

Norway

Note: The 'Quota Scheme' has been discontinued.

UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Note: The 'Quota Scheme' has been discontinued.

Norway

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay full tuition fees.

Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay full tuition fees.

Norway

Erasmus+ (Only available if applying through specific Joint Master's degrees like 'European Master in Animal Breeding').

Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

Erasmus+ (Only available if applying through specific Joint Master's degrees like 'European Master in Animal Breeding').

Norway

Note: NMBU does not offer internal scholarships for living costs or tuition.

Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

Note: NMBU does not offer internal scholarships for living costs or tuition.

Norway

NORSTIP (Discontinued/Not announced for 2026)

University of Stavanger (UiS)

NORSTIP (Discontinued/Not announced for 2026)

Norway

No Tuition Waivers (UiS does not offer scholarships for living costs)

University of Stavanger (UiS)

No Tuition Waivers (UiS does not offer scholarships for living costs)

Norway

MAJOR UPDATE: UiS has drastically *reduced* tuition fees for 2026/2027 compared to other Norwegian universities, making it the most affordable option.

University of Stavanger (UiS)

MAJOR UPDATE: UiS has drastically *reduced* tuition fees for 2026/2027 compared to other Norwegian universities, making it the most affordable option.

Norway

**HIDDEN GEM ALERT**: UiA has one of the LOWEST tuition fees in Norway for 2026/2027.

University of Agder (UiA)

**HIDDEN GEM ALERT**: UiA has one of the LOWEST tuition fees in Norway for 2026/2027.

Norway

No Tuition Waivers (You must pay, but the fee is heavily subsidized compared to Oslo/Bergen).

University of Agder (UiA)

No Tuition Waivers (You must pay, but the fee is heavily subsidized compared to Oslo/Bergen).

Norway

Erasmus+ (Only for specific exchange or joint programs).

University of Agder (UiA)

Erasmus+ (Only for specific exchange or joint programs).

Norway

**MAJOR TUITION DISCOVERY**: Nord University has announced significantly LOWER tuition fees for 2026/2027 compared to other Norwegian universities.

Nord University

**MAJOR TUITION DISCOVERY**: Nord University has announced significantly LOWER tuition fees for 2026/2027 compared to other Norwegian universities.

Norway

NOK 60,000 (~€5,100) for Business/Social Sciences (vs €15k+ elsewhere).

Nord University

NOK 60,000 (~€5,100) for Business/Social Sciences (vs €15k+ elsewhere).

Norway

NOK 85,000 (~€7,250) for Biosciences/Technology (vs €20k+ elsewhere).

Nord University

NOK 85,000 (~€7,250) for Biosciences/Technology (vs €20k+ elsewhere).

Norway

No living cost scholarships available.

Nord University

No living cost scholarships available.

Norway

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay full tuition fees.

OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay full tuition fees.

Norway

Norwegian/EU state scholarships: Generally not available for Pakistani applicants.

OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University

Norwegian/EU state scholarships: Generally not available for Pakistani applicants.

Norway

Part-time work: Students can work up to 20 hours/week (approx. 150-180 NOK/hour), which helps, but cannot be counted as 'proof of funds' for the initial visa.

OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University

Part-time work: Students can work up to 20 hours/week (approx. 150-180 NOK/hour), which helps, but cannot be counted as 'proof of funds' for the initial visa.

Norway

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay tuition fees.

University of South-Eastern Norway (USN)

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay tuition fees.

Norway

USN charges significantly less than city-based universities (e.g., ~140,000 NOK vs ~250,000 NOK at OsloMet), effectively acting as a 'partial scholarship' by default.

University of South-Eastern Norway (USN)

USN charges significantly less than city-based universities (e.g., ~140,000 NOK vs ~250,000 NOK at OsloMet), effectively acting as a 'partial scholarship' by default.

Norway

Erasmus+ (Only for specific joint programs like 'Smart Systems Integrated Solutions', if active).

University of South-Eastern Norway (USN)

Erasmus+ (Only for specific joint programs like 'Smart Systems Integrated Solutions', if active).

Norway

BI Presidential Scholarship (Full Tuition + Stipend for living costs). Requires 'A' grade average (CGPA 3.8+).

BI Norwegian Business School

BI Presidential Scholarship (Full Tuition + Stipend for living costs). Requires 'A' grade average (CGPA 3.8+).

Norway

MSc International Scholarship (Partial to Full Tuition Waiver).

BI Norwegian Business School

MSc International Scholarship (Partial to Full Tuition Waiver).

Norway

Women in Finance and Tech (Tuition waiver for female applicants in specific programs).

BI Norwegian Business School

Women in Finance and Tech (Tuition waiver for female applicants in specific programs).

Norway

No Scholarships for Master's/Bachelor's: NHH states, 'Since NHH is a publicly financed institution, it does not offer scholarships to students.'

NHH Norwegian School of Economics

No Scholarships for Master's/Bachelor's: NHH states, 'Since NHH is a publicly financed institution, it does not offer scholarships to students.'

Norway

Erasmus+ (Only available if you are already a student at a European partner university doing an exchange).

NHH Norwegian School of Economics

Erasmus+ (Only available if you are already a student at a European partner university doing an exchange).

Norway

Tuition fees apply to all non-EU/EEA citizens since 2023.

NHH Norwegian School of Economics

Tuition fees apply to all non-EU/EEA citizens since 2023.

Norway

**PhD Research Fellowships**: Fully funded jobs (Salary ~NOK 540,000/year). These are highly competitive and treated as employment.

Molde University College (HiMolde)

**PhD Research Fellowships**: Fully funded jobs (Salary ~NOK 540,000/year). These are highly competitive and treated as employment.

Norway

**No Tuition Waivers for MSc**: Non-EU students must pay full tuition fees (~NOK 200,000/year).

Molde University College (HiMolde)

**No Tuition Waivers for MSc**: Non-EU students must pay full tuition fees (~NOK 200,000/year).

Norway

**Quota Scheme**: Discontinued.

Molde University College (HiMolde)

**Quota Scheme**: Discontinued.

Norway

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay tuition.

Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH)

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay tuition.

Norway

Erasmus+ (Only available if you are applying through the 'European Master in Physical Activity and Health' joint program, which may have its own funding structure).

Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH)

Erasmus+ (Only available if you are applying through the 'European Master in Physical Activity and Health' joint program, which may have its own funding structure).

Norway

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay full tuition fees.

The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO)

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay full tuition fees.

Norway

No Living Stipends: AHO does not offer scholarships for living expenses.

The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO)

No Living Stipends: AHO does not offer scholarships for living expenses.

Norway

Note: PhD positions are fully salaried jobs (approx. €50k/year) but are extremely rare and vacancy-based.

The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO)

Note: PhD positions are fully salaried jobs (approx. €50k/year) but are extremely rare and vacancy-based.

Norway

VID Scholarship for International Students (Partial tuition waivers exist but are rare/competitive)

VID Specialized University

VID Scholarship for International Students (Partial tuition waivers exist but are rare/competitive)

Norway

Quota Scheme (Discontinued)

VID Specialized University

Quota Scheme (Discontinued)

Norway

Note: As a private institution, VID charges tuition fees to non-EU students (~NOK 132,000/year).

VID Specialized University

Note: As a private institution, VID charges tuition fees to non-EU students (~NOK 132,000/year).

Norway

No Tuition Waivers for non-EU students.

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL)

No Tuition Waivers for non-EU students.

Norway

Erasmus+ (Only if applying through specific joint programs).

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL)

Erasmus+ (Only if applying through specific joint programs).

Norway

Cheaper Tuition: HVL's tuition fees (~130,000 NOK) are significantly lower than Oslo-based universities, acting as a 'financial relief'.

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL)

Cheaper Tuition: HVL's tuition fees (~130,000 NOK) are significantly lower than Oslo-based universities, acting as a 'financial relief'.

Norway

**MASSIVE TUITION REDUCTION**: INN has slashed tuition fees for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences (INN)

**MASSIVE TUITION REDUCTION**: INN has slashed tuition fees for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Norway

Master's fees reduced to ~NOK 58,000 - 68,500 (approx. €5,000 - €5,900) per year.

Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences (INN)

Master's fees reduced to ~NOK 58,000 - 68,500 (approx. €5,000 - €5,900) per year.

Norway

This acts as a 'guaranteed scholarship' of nearly 75% compared to other Norwegian universities charging NOK 200k+.

Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences (INN)

This acts as a 'guaranteed scholarship' of nearly 75% compared to other Norwegian universities charging NOK 200k+.

Norway

No Tuition Waivers: Kristiania explicitly states they do not offer scholarships/tuition waivers for international students.

Kristiania University College (Høyskolen Kristiania)

No Tuition Waivers: Kristiania explicitly states they do not offer scholarships/tuition waivers for international students.

Norway

Self-Funded Only: You must prove full financial capacity.

Kristiania University College (Høyskolen Kristiania)

Self-Funded Only: You must prove full financial capacity.

Norway

No Tuition Waivers: HiØ does not offer scholarships for international students.

Østfold University College (HiØ)

No Tuition Waivers: HiØ does not offer scholarships for international students.

Norway

Budget Option: HiØ has one of the lower tuition fees in Norway (~NOK 120,000 for Masters), making it a financially attractive option compared to larger universities.

Østfold University College (HiØ)

Budget Option: HiØ has one of the lower tuition fees in Norway (~NOK 120,000 for Masters), making it a financially attractive option compared to larger universities.

Norway

**Affordable Tuition**: Volda charges significantly less than major cities. The fee for the Media Master is approx. **NOK 128,000** (~€11,000) per year, compared to NOK 200k+ elsewhere.

Volda University College (Høgskulen i Volda - HVO)

**Affordable Tuition**: Volda charges significantly less than major cities. The fee for the Media Master is approx. **NOK 128,000** (~€11,000) per year, compared to NOK 200k+ elsewhere.

Norway

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay the tuition fee.

Volda University College (Høgskulen i Volda - HVO)

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay the tuition fee.

Norway

Lånekassen (Not applicable for first-year international students).

Volda University College (Høgskulen i Volda - HVO)

Lånekassen (Not applicable for first-year international students).

Norway

No Tuition Waivers (Private Institution).

Noroff School of Technology and Digital Media

No Tuition Waivers (Private Institution).

Norway

Cheaper Tuition: Noroff's tuition (~98,000 NOK) is now 50% cheaper than public universities like OsloMet or NTNU, acting as a de-facto scholarship.

Noroff School of Technology and Digital Media

Cheaper Tuition: Noroff's tuition (~98,000 NOK) is now 50% cheaper than public universities like OsloMet or NTNU, acting as a de-facto scholarship.

Norway

Lånekassen (Only for students who already have residence/refugee status, not for fresh applicants).

Noroff School of Technology and Digital Media

Lånekassen (Only for students who already have residence/refugee status, not for fresh applicants).

Norway

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay tuition fees.

Fjellhaug International University College (FIUC)

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay tuition fees.

Norway

Comparatively Low Tuition: FIUC charges approx. NOK 98,000 (~€8,400) per year, which is significantly cheaper than public universities like UiO or NTNU (which charge €15k-€20k).

Fjellhaug International University College (FIUC)

Comparatively Low Tuition: FIUC charges approx. NOK 98,000 (~€8,400) per year, which is significantly cheaper than public universities like UiO or NTNU (which charge €15k-€20k).

Norway

Lånekassen (Not available for first-year international students living abroad).

Fjellhaug International University College (FIUC)

Lånekassen (Not available for first-year international students living abroad).

Norway

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay full tuition fees.

Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO)

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay full tuition fees.

Norway

No Living Stipends: KHiO does not offer scholarships for living costs.

Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO)

No Living Stipends: KHiO does not offer scholarships for living costs.

Norway

Cost Variation: Tuition varies significantly by program (Art vs. Performing Arts).

Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO)

Cost Variation: Tuition varies significantly by program (Art vs. Performing Arts).

Norway

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay tuition.

Ansgar University College (Ansgarskolen)

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay tuition.

Norway

No Living Stipends: Funds must be shown in advance.

Ansgar University College (Ansgarskolen)

No Living Stipends: Funds must be shown in advance.

Norway

Private Fees: Expect to pay approx. **NOK 90,000 - 110,000** per year (cheaper than public universities now, but still a cost).

Ansgar University College (Ansgarskolen)

Private Fees: Expect to pay approx. **NOK 90,000 - 110,000** per year (cheaper than public universities now, but still a cost).

Norway

No Tuition Waivers: NMH explicitly states they do not offer scholarships for tuition fees.

Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH)

No Tuition Waivers: NMH explicitly states they do not offer scholarships for tuition fees.

Norway

No Living Stipends: You must self-fund the entire amount.

Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH)

No Living Stipends: You must self-fund the entire amount.

Norway

Tuition Fee: **NOK 220,000** (~€19,500) per year for performance studies.

Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH)

Tuition Fee: **NOK 220,000** (~€19,500) per year for performance studies.

Norway

**Partial Tuition Waivers**: MF is one of the *very few* institutions in Norway that occasionally offers partial tuition waivers for high-merit international students, though these are rare.

MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society

**Partial Tuition Waivers**: MF is one of the *very few* institutions in Norway that occasionally offers partial tuition waivers for high-merit international students, though these are rare.

Norway

**Tuition Cost**: NOK 120,000 (~€10,500) per year for Master's students. This is significantly cheaper than public universities (UiO/NTNU) which charge ~€20k.

MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society

**Tuition Cost**: NOK 120,000 (~€10,500) per year for Master's students. This is significantly cheaper than public universities (UiO/NTNU) which charge ~€20k.

Norway

**PhDs are Salaried**: PhD positions are fully funded jobs with a salary.

MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society

**PhDs are Salaried**: PhD positions are fully funded jobs with a salary.

Norway

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay the full tuition fee.

Bergen School of Architecture (BAS)

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay the full tuition fee.

Norway

No Living Stipends: You must self-fund the entire living cost amount.

Bergen School of Architecture (BAS)

No Living Stipends: You must self-fund the entire living cost amount.

Norway

BAS is a private institution, and its fees are high (~NOK 300,000+ per year).

Bergen School of Architecture (BAS)

BAS is a private institution, and its fees are high (~NOK 300,000+ per year).

Norway

**POTENTIAL BUDGET GEM**: Unlike public universities that now charge massive fees (~NOK 200k+), NLA's tuition for non-EU students is often significantly lower (approx. NOK 90,000 - 100,000 per year), making it one of the most affordable options in Norway for 2026.

NLA University College (NLA Høgskolen)

**POTENTIAL BUDGET GEM**: Unlike public universities that now charge massive fees (~NOK 200k+), NLA's tuition for non-EU students is often significantly lower (approx. NOK 90,000 - 100,000 per year), making it one of the most affordable options in Norway for 2026.

Norway

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay tuition.

NLA University College (NLA Høgskolen)

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students must pay tuition.

Norway

Lånekassen: Not available for first-year international students.

NLA University College (NLA Høgskolen)

Lånekassen: Not available for first-year international students.

Norway

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students are generally required to pay tuition fees.

Barratt Due Institute of Music

No Tuition Waivers: Non-EU students are generally required to pay tuition fees.

Norway

State Funding Status: Barratt Due is a private foundation but receives state support. However, following the 2023 laws, non-EU students must typically pay fees similar to the Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH), approx. NOK 180,000 - 220,000 per year.

Barratt Due Institute of Music

State Funding Status: Barratt Due is a private foundation but receives state support. However, following the 2023 laws, non-EU students must typically pay fees similar to the Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH), approx. NOK 180,000 - 220,000 per year.

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