Binita Tamang
NuwakottoOslo
Master's in Global Health, August 2025 intake
Came to us because Norway was "free". It wasn't. She went anyway, for a programme that matched her work in Nepal.
- Nurse
- Cost reality
- After bachelor's
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Study in Norway from Nepal
Norway is no longer free. Since autumn 2023 public universities charge students from outside Europe, so the first year costs about Rs 45 lakh to Rs 63 lakh. You show NOK 170,368 for living costs (2026/27) and can work 20 hours a week. Last year 20 of our 22 Norway files were approved.
- Free first counselling with a Norway counsellor
- Our Rs 20,000 fee and every government fee in writing
- Licensed education consultancy in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
At a glance
Study in Norway
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- First-year cost
- Rs 45 to 63 lakh
- Living funds
- NOK 170,368 (2026/27)
- Work in term
- 20 hrs a week
- Stay after study
- Up to 1 year
- Main intake
- August
At about Rs 14.6 per NOK (worked out from the NRB euro rate, 18 Oct 2026).
- students we have placed in Norway since 2014
- 196
- of our Norway visa files approved in FY 2025/26: 20 of 22
- 90.9%
- universities and colleges in Norway we work with directly
- 9
Our own figures for FY 2025/26 (Shrawan 2082 to Asar 2083). Every number is from our files, not an estimate.
Our proof
Students who went to Norway with us
Different marks, gaps and budgets. Each one starts the same way: a free call and an honest read of the file.
Pema Sherpa
SolukhumbutoBergen
Master's in Marine Biology, August 2024 intake
She compared Norway and Finland side by side, saw Norway cost about Rs 20 lakh more, and still chose it, knowing why.
- Cost comparison
- Science
- After bachelor's
Sushant Rai
DharantoTrondheim
MSc Renewable Energy, August 2025 intake
Two years on a hydropower project in Nepal made his application. He applied 6 days before Norway's 1 December deadline.
- Work experience
- Early deadline
- After bachelor's
The essentials
Norway: cost, entry and work rules
If someone tells you Norway is free, they're out of date. Public universities have charged students from outside Europe since autumn 2023. Norway is now one of the most expensive countries we cover.
It's still worth it for some students: Norway is among the strongest places to study marine science, energy and engineering, and wages are high. We file far fewer students to Norway than to Finland or Sweden, and we tell you why on the first call.
| Tuition | About NOK 130,000 to 250,000 a year at most programmes, more for some (about Rs 19 lakh to Rs 36.5 lakh). |
|---|---|
| Living funds for the permit | NOK 170,368 for the 2026/27 academic year, usually deposited with the university or in a Norwegian bank account. UDI |
| First-year cost | About Rs 45 lakh to Rs 63 lakh: tuition, living funds, the permit fee and your flight. |
| Entry after +2 | Very limited: a Nepali +2 alone usually isn't enough for a Norwegian bachelor's. Most Nepali students come for a master's. |
| Entry after a bachelor's | A related bachelor's (usually 3 or 4 years) with good marks; each programme sets its own minimum. |
| English score | IELTS 6.5 for most master's (some ask 6.0 or 7.0). |
| Deadlines | Usually 1 December to 1 March for August starts, earlier than most of Europe. |
| Work while studying | 20 hours a week in term, full-time in holidays. |
| Stay after study | A job-seeker permit for up to 1 year. |
Living in Norway
Money, work and daily life in Norway
Cost of living, city by city
| City | Rent (student housing) | Food | Transport and phone | Total a month | In rupees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo | NOK 6,500 to 8,500 | NOK 4,500 to 5,200 | NOK 1,000 to 1,300 | NOK 13,000 to 16,000 | Rs 1.9 to 2.34 lakh |
| Bergen | NOK 5,800 to 7,300 | NOK 4,300 to 5,000 | NOK 900 to 1,200 | NOK 12,000 to 14,500 | Rs 1.75 to 2.12 lakh |
| Trondheim | NOK 5,500 to 7,000 | NOK 4,200 to 4,900 | NOK 800 to 1,100 | NOK 11,500 to 14,000 | Rs 1.68 to 2.04 lakh |
| Stavanger | NOK 6,000 to 7,500 | NOK 4,400 to 5,100 | NOK 900 to 1,200 | NOK 12,500 to 15,000 | Rs 1.83 to 2.19 lakh |
Part-time jobs
You can work 20 hours a week in term and full-time in holidays. Most jobs have no legal minimum wage, but pay is high: student jobs usually pay about NOK 180 to 230 an hour. Without Norwegian, jobs are mostly cleaning, delivery, warehouses and kitchens.
High wages don't make Norway cheap. Living costs rise with them, and tuition must be paid up front.
Jobs after study
Norway hires in energy, maritime, aquaculture, engineering and health. Norwegian is expected in most workplaces outside international firms and research. The job-seeker permit gives you up to a year to find skilled work.
Culture and daily life
The Nepali community is small. Norwegians are outdoorsy and private; friendships come through clubs and sport. Winters are long, dark and wet on the west coast, cold inland. Everything is expensive, so students cook at home.
Planning Norway? Know the real tuition before you decide
Book your free counselling. We'll understand your goals, then explain every step and every fee, clearly. Not helpful? Walk away anytime, no pressure.
Our Norway counsellor will call you within 2 hours.
- An honest read of your marks, study gap, English and budget
- Norway's full cost compared side by side with Finland and Sweden
- Every fee written down before you pay anything
Prefer to talk now? Call +977 1-5900000 or message us on WhatsApp.
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The process
Every step to Norway, with every fee
Norway's deadlines are early (often 1 December to 1 March for August), so start a year ahead. First call to flight usually takes 8 to 10 months.
August to October
Free counselling and honest cost check
- You
- Share your transcripts, English score and budget.
- We
- Show you Norway's full cost next to Finland and Sweden, and tell you honestly if Norway makes sense for your field and budget.
- Money
- Free.
October to November
Your shortlist, in writing
- You
- Choose. Check whether the family can cover tuition and living funds up front.
- We
- Send 2 to 4 programmes with tuition, deadlines and entry rules.
September to November
English test
- You
- Sit IELTS (usually 6.5).
- Money
- IELTS Rs 36,000 to the test centre.
December to March
Applications
- You
- Sign our contract and write your statement with us.
- We
- Apply through each university's portal and check every document.
- Money
- Our fee: Rs 20,000 per application file, by bank.
April to May
Admission and tuition
- You
- Accept your offer, get your NOC, then pay tuition as the university asks.
- Money
- NOC Rs 2,000. Tuition to the university.
April to June
Funds deposit and study permit
- You
- Deposit the living funds with the university (or in a Norwegian account) and apply online to UDI.
- We
- Build the application, have a second officer check it, and book your appointment to hand in documents.
- Money
- NOK 170,368 living funds (your money). Permit fee NOK 5,400 to UDI.
May to July
Decision
- We
- Track the case and answer UDI's questions the same day.
- Money
- If refused, Rs 10,000 of our fee comes back, unless information was hidden from us.
2 weeks before you fly
Pre-departure
- We
- Brief you on the 20-hour rule, police registration, your ID number and housing.
- Money
- Flight about Rs 1.1 lakh to 1.6 lakh one way.
First week in Norway
You land, and we check in
- You
- Register with the police, get your residence card, enrol, open a bank account.
- We
- Call you within 7 days of landing.
Every fee, in order
Our fee sits in the same table as every government and university fee, so nothing turns up later.
| Fee | Amount | Paid to | When | Refundable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First counsellingOur fee | Free | Prasthan Education | Before you apply | Not applicable |
| IELTS | Rs 36,000 | IDP or British Council | Before applying | No |
| Application file (our fee)Our fee | Rs 20,000 per file | Prasthan Education, by bank | When you sign the contract | Rs 10,000 back if the permit is refused, unless information was hidden from us |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Rs 2,000 | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Before paying tuition | No |
| Tuition | About NOK 130,000 to 250,000 a year | University | Before the permit | Per the university's policy if the permit is refused |
| Living funds deposit | NOK 170,368 (2026/27) | University deposit account or your Norwegian bank account | Before the permit | Yes, it's your money |
| Study permit | NOK 5,400 | UDI | With the application | No |
| Flight | About Rs 1.1 lakh to 1.6 lakh one way | Airline | After the permit | Depends on the ticket |
Documents checklist
What to collect, stage by stage. We check every page before it goes anywhere.
For your applications4
- Passport
- Bachelor's transcript, diploma and course descriptions
- IELTS or TOEFL result
- Statement and CV
For your money2
- Receipt for the living funds deposit (or Norwegian bank account statement)
- Tuition payment receipt
For the study permit4
- Admission letter
- UDI online application and fee receipt
- Housing confirmation, if the university asks
- No Objection Certificate (NOC)
Plan each step in detail
Each step above has its own guide, written by a counsellor and checked against the official source.
Money
How much it costs to study in Norway from Nepal
Norway isn't free for Nepali students since autumn 2023. Year 1 costs about Rs 45 to 63 lakh: tuition, the NOK 170,368 funds rule, the permit fee and rent.
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What happens after
After you land in Norway
Your first week
Register with the police (or the service centre for foreign workers), collect your residence card, get your identity number, enrol and open a bank account so your deposit can be released. Your counsellor calls you within 7 days of landing.
Work and study, honestly
Norwegian master's are research-heavy and independent. Part-time work pays well, but the 20-hour limit and high prices mean it covers living costs, not tuition. The dark months are hard; students who join outdoor clubs cope best.
After graduation
You can apply for a job-seeker permit for up to a year. Once you have a skilled job offer, you move to a work permit. Norwegian makes the difference in most job searches.
Our support after you land
The same counsellor stays with you until you graduate: permit renewals, the second-year tuition and funds, or housing problems.
Be honest with yourself
Is Norway right for you?
Good fit
Norway is a good fit if
- Your field is one Norway is strong in: marine science, energy, maritime, engineering.
- Your family can pay tuition and NOK 170,368 up front, without a loan that frightens them.
- You're willing to learn Norwegian for the job market.
An honest note
Norway is not the right choice if
- You chose Norway because someone said it's free. It isn't, since 2023.
- Your budget is under Rs 40 lakh for the first year. Finland or Germany will serve you better.
- You want a bachelor's straight after +2.
- You need a large Nepali community around you.
Don't bet your future on one country. Norway introduced tuition in 2023; Canada's caps cut Nepali study permits by 40.6% in a year. A consultancy that only knows one country will push you there anyway. Pema's story shows how we compared Norway with Finland before she chose.
Questions about studying in Norway
Is study in Norway free for Nepali students?
No. Since autumn 2023, public universities charge tuition to students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland. Expect about NOK 130,000 to 250,000 a year for most programmes.
How much does it cost to study in Norway from Nepal?
About Rs 45 lakh to Rs 63 lakh for the first year: tuition, NOK 170,368 living funds (2026/27), the NOK 5,400 permit fee and your flight, at about Rs 14.6 per NOK.
How much bank balance is required for Norway?
NOK 170,368 for the 2026/27 academic year, usually deposited with your university or in a Norwegian bank account. The amount changes every year; check UDI before you transfer.
Can I work in Norway while studying?
Yes: 20 hours a week in term and full-time in holidays. Student jobs usually pay NOK 180 to 230 an hour.
Can I study in Norway after +2?
Rarely. A Nepali +2 alone usually doesn't meet the entry rules for a Norwegian bachelor's. Most Nepali students go to Norway for a master's.
Can I stay in Norway after my studies?
You can apply for a job-seeker permit for up to a year after graduating, then move to a work permit once you have a skilled job.
Still unsure?
Get an honest Norway cost check, free
Book your free counselling. We'll understand your goals, then explain every step and every fee, clearly. Not helpful? Walk away anytime, no pressure.
Our Norway counsellor will call you within 2 hours.
- An honest read of your marks, study gap, English and budget
- Norway's full cost compared side by side with Finland and Sweden
- Every fee written down before you pay anything
Prefer to talk now? Call +977 1-5900000 or message us on WhatsApp.
Booked
An expert will call you on within 2 hours. Keep your phone close.
Can't wait? Message us on WhatsApp