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Studying in Norway

The figures that decide most applications, from official sources. Guide checked 24 September 2026.
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Money you must showNOK 170,368 a year for 2026-2027 (NOK 15,488 a month)
Study in Norway's figure for 2026-2027. UDI's own page still showed the 2025/2026 amount, NOK 166,859, when we checked. Tuition comes on top.
Source: Study in Norway (HK-dir), checked 9 November 2026
Work while you study20 hours a week in term, full time in holidays
Granted automatically with the study permit. Self-employment is not allowed.
Source: Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI), checked 9 November 2026
Stay after you graduateUp to 12 months as a job seeker
Apply before your study permit expires, ideally a month ahead. Full-time or part-time work allowed while you search.
Source: Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI), checked 9 November 2026