Question 1

What is the total annual cost of University of Oslo for international students?

Accepted Answer

Total annual: EU/EEA/Swiss: ≈ USD 13,000–17,000 (living only). Non-EEA: ≈ USD 24,000–38,000 (tuition + living).. Tuition: EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and pre-2023 students: free (no tuition). New non-EEA/non-Swiss students (from autumn 2023): tuition fees apply, varying by programme — broadly ~NOK 120,000–230,000 per year (≈ USD 11,000–21,000), adjusted annually; no tuition scholarships offered.. Living costs: Oslo is very expensive: roughly NOK 140,000–180,000 per year (≈ USD 13,000–17,000) for housing, food and essentials; the residence-permit financial proof is ~NOK 170,000/year..

Question 2

What is tuition at University of Oslo?

Accepted Answer

Tuition at University of Oslo: EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and pre-2023 students: free (no tuition). New non-EEA/non-Swiss students (from autumn 2023): tuition fees apply, varying by programme — broadly ~NOK 120,000–230,000 per year (≈ USD 11,000–21,000), adjusted annually; no tuition scholarships offered..

Question 3

What are typical living costs at University of Oslo?

Accepted Answer

Living costs: Oslo is very expensive: roughly NOK 140,000–180,000 per year (≈ USD 13,000–17,000) for housing, food and essentials; the residence-permit financial proof is ~NOK 170,000/year..

Question 4

How does University of Oslo compare on cost to other universities in Norway?

Accepted Answer

Total annual cost at University of Oslo is approximately EU/EEA/Swiss: ≈ USD 13,000–17,000 (living only). Non-EEA: ≈ USD 24,000–38,000 (tuition + living). (tuition EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and pre-2023 students: free (no tuition). New non-EEA/non-Swiss students (from autumn 2023): tuition fees apply, varying by programme — broadly ~NOK 120,000–230,000 per year (≈ USD 11,000–21,000), adjusted annually; no tuition scholarships offered.). For context, the average international tuition across Norway is around Historically free at public universities; non-EU/EEA tuition introduced from autumn 2023 (NOK ~130,000–500,000/year); EU/EEA and PhD still free.

Item	Range
Tuition (international)	EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and pre-2023 students: free (no tuition). New non-EEA/non-Swiss students (from autumn 2023): tuition fees apply, varying by programme — broadly ~NOK 120,000–230,000 per year (≈ USD 11,000–21,000), adjusted annually; no tuition scholarships offered.
Living costs (housing + lifestyle)	Oslo is very expensive: roughly NOK 140,000–180,000 per year (≈ USD 13,000–17,000) for housing, food and essentials; the residence-permit financial proof is ~NOK 170,000/year.
Total annual	EU/EEA/Swiss: ≈ USD 13,000–17,000 (living only). Non-EEA: ≈ USD 24,000–38,000 (tuition + living).

University of Oslo Cost & Financial Aid for International Students 2026

Cost breakdown

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