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Study nursing and midwifery in Norway

The universities in Norway, what a year of study costs there, and what the government register says about each one.

Photo: Nursing, by Linda Bartlett (Photographer), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Open a university below and use Visit their website to see its nursing and midwifery courses. Costs, visa and work rules are in the Norway guide.

Studying in Norway at a glance

Tuition a year
NOK 60,000 to NOK 205,600
Living costs a month
NOK 15,500 to NOK 15,500
First year, all in, from
EUR 23,200
Money to show for the visa
NOK 170,400
Work during term
20 hours a week
Stay to work after
1 year

Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for nursing and midwifery can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study nursing and midwifery in Norway?

Tuition for international students runs from NOK 60,000 to NOK 205,600 a year, and living costs from NOK 15,500 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 23,200. Fees for nursing and midwifery can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in Norway?

Yes, up to 20 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in Norway after I graduate?

Yes: Residence permit as a job seeker gives you 1 year.

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28 universities in Norway.

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What next?

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