Cost of studying in Norway

Studying in Norway costs an EU student around €12,972 a year: no tuition at public universities, plus about €1,081 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €13,000 in tuition instead. Here's tuition for EU and international students at the 8 universities we index, plus what a month of living costs, from Eurostat.

Tuition figures are typical yearly fees, sourced from Studyinnorway.no (as of 2025/26). Specific programmes — especially medicine and English-taught tracks — can charge more. Always confirm on the university's official page.

What a year costs, compared

North Macedonia€5,920

Bosnia and Herzegovina€6,552

Bulgaria€6,968

Poland€7,380

Romania€7,840

Serbia€8,040

Slovakia€8,628

Croatia€8,762

Norway€12,972

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in Norway?

Studying in Norway costs an EU student around €12,972 a year: no tuition at public universities, plus about €1,081 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €13,000 in tuition instead.

How much is tuition in Norway for EU students?

Public universities in Norway typically charge EU/EEA students no tuition fees. Private universities and some programmes charge their own fees — always check the university's page.

How much do international (non-EU) students pay in Norway?

Non-EU tuition at universities in our index is usually €13,000 per year. Medicine and business programmes often cost more.

What are living costs for a student in Norway?

Plan for roughly €1,081 a month (rent, food, transport) — about €12,972 per year, based on Eurostat. Big cities cost more than the average, smaller towns less.

Last updated 2026-09-15.