Norway

The University of Stavanger ranking in the World University Rankings 2025 is the same as it was in 2024, i.e. 601-800. However, the position of the University of Stavanger in QS World University Rankings 2025 has improved drastically from what it was in 2024, i.e. the university has jumped up from 1400+ position in 2024 to 801-850 in 2025.

No, the University of Stavanger (UiS) does not provide any assistance in terms of finding jobs for international students. However, students must note that they should be able to cover their expenses even without having a part-time job.

The University of Stavanger provided free education to all local and international students in some courses until 2023. However, from 2023, the Norwegian government has necessitated tuition fees on some courses for international students. The average fees range from INR 1248 to INR 1449 for selected courses.As far as free education is concerned, no domestic or international students can study for free at the university. This is because even if the student (s) get a tuition fee waiver, they will be required to pay the semester fee. i.e. 900 NOK.  

International students can check below the list of top MBA universities in Norway: Top Universities in NorwayShiksha Grade 2025University of Oslo MBAA+Norwegian University of Science And Technology MBAB+University of Stavanger MBABNHH Norwegian School of Economics MBAC+Nord University MBANA 

Indian students can apply for admission to universities in Norway in the August/September intake through the official website. They must meet the entry requirements of the programme along with English language requirements to study at Norwegian Universities. Mentioned below are the general entry requirements to study in Norway:Submit academic transcripts as per the programme requirementsStandardized test scores  (if applicable)Letter of motivation outlining your academic goals and reasons for choosing NorwayReference lettersMust meet the English language requirements for your program

Lots of international students from all over the world apply to study in Norway because of its world-ranked universities, large economy, and higher education at low cost. Norway is in Europe's high North and it is extremely popular with international students from around the world. Mentioned below is the list of top universities in Norway for international students:Top Universities in NorwayQS Ranking 2025University of Oslo119Norwegian University of Science And Technology264University of Bergen291University of Tromsø The Arctic University of Norway621-630Norwegian University of Life Sciences691-700Norwegian3 of Stavanger801-850

Universities in Norway are not totally free for international students. However, they offers low-cost education to them. Study in Norway fees range from INR 1.38 L to INR 28.54 L for first-year. Some famous universities in Norway offer courses under INR 5 L for first-year international students. The below table includes the first-year tuition fees with a number of universities:1st Year Tuition FeeCount of UniversitiesMax 10 Lakhs2Max 20 Lakhs6Max 30 Lakhs6Max 40 Lakhs6

No, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology does not provide any scholarships to international students. The international students are required to submit proof of funding their entire education before getting admission to NTNU. However, international students can apply for scholarships provided by external funding agencies. 

As per the rankings awarded by the top ranking bodies such as US News, QS as well as THE (Times Higher Education), University of Oslo is the best university in Norway. In US News & World Report - Best Global Universities, University of Oslo sits at the topmost spot #1. When it comes to global universities, University of Oslo is a part of the top 100 universities worldwide.

No, the University of Bergen is not free. International students must pay the full tuition fees for their programme. The University of Bergen does not even provide any scholarships to international students. The tuition fee at the University of Bergen is variable and depend on various factors such as the type of course and level of study. Below we have given the tuition fee for some popular courses at the UiB. CoursesAverage Tuition FeesMSINR 14.30 L - 19.68 LMAINR 14.30 L - 28.50 L