Cost of living
Norway is one of the most expensive countries in the world and it is difficult to know how much a student is likely to spend during a year. However, as a student you can access discounts and significantly reduce your expenses. Manage your budget well and you can enjoy a wide range of activities. Prices for student housing varies from approx. NOK 3000 - NOK 4500/month.
Financing your studies
Although the university does not charge tuition fees, it is important to bear in mind that the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) requires that applicants for a Norwegian resident permit (student visa) must be ensured subsistence means for the period to which the application relates. Since only a limited number of scholarships is available, applicants should be prepared to apply as self-financing students.
All applicants have to be able to document financial means equivalent to full funding by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund at the current rate. For the academic year 2012/2013 this amounts to NOK 92.500 that is intended to cover living expenses during one academic year. If you plan to stay for one semester, only half of the amount is required. This does not include your plane ticket to and from Norway but should include all costs once you arrive here (food, housing, books, entertainment, excursions, etc.). With good budgeting skills, this amount should be more than sufficient.
The Quota Scheme
The number of scholarships available under this scheme is very limited and scholarships are addressed exclusively to candidates from institutions with formal collaboration agreements with the University of Stavanger. Read more about the Quota Scheme at the University of Stavanger.
Industrial scholarship
There are no industrial scholarships available for the academic year 2012/2013.
Please note that there are no scholarships available for the Norwegian Language and Culture Programme or any undergraduate programme at UiS!
