Universities in Norway for international students

SEA-EU is a European Universities Alliance formed by 9 coastal universities (Cadiz, Brest, Kiel, Gdansk, Split, Malta, Naples, Algarve, and Bodø) working together to create a truly European Campus. SEA-EU brings together diverse cultures, academic traditions and expertise around a shared commitment to sustainability and innovation. It offers a unique opportunity to experience multinational, interdisciplinary education that goes beyond the boundaries of a single institution. Through SEA-EU students can access joint degrees, international mobilities, blended courses and programmes designed collaboratively among several universities. This allows students to have their learning experience in different countries, to interact with international peers, and to benefit from combined expertise.

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) is one of the largest educational institutions in the country, with about 16,500 students. Through education, research, and development, we create new knowledge and expertise, anchored internationally and with solutions that work locally.

The Faculty of Social Sciences at Nord University is one of Norway’s largest centres for education and research in the social sciences. It offers a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment with active research and teaching. It places a clear emphasis on applied and cross-disciplinary projects.

Nord University is a young and dynamic institution with strong local engagement and a global vision. We offer a wide range of study programs and research opportunities spread across 8 new and modern campuses. We take pride in our 11,000 students and 1,300 staff members, forming a vibrant and diverse academic community.

INN University offers a wide range of study options available in English, including bachelor's and master's degrees. Our programmes cover subjects such as ecology, game technology and design, business analytics, digital communication, biotechnology, and biomedicine. Each study program is based at either Campus Evenstad, Hamar, or Lillehammer.

NTNU has a main profile in science and technology, a variety of programs of professional study, and great academic breadth that also includes the humanities, social sciences, economics, medicine, health sciences, educational science, architecture, entrepreneurship, art disciplines, and artistic activities.

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a medium-sized research university that contributes to knowledge-based development at the regional, national, and international levels.

Discover an exciting study abroad adventure at the American College of Norway (ACN), where you can experience top-notch academics and immerse yourself in local culture. ACN has 30 years of experience in helping students make the most of their time studying abroad. ACN welcomes a diverse student body, with Americans and international students studying alongside Norwegians.

Molde University College – Specialized University in Logistics (MUC) is situated in the coastal cities of Molde and Kristiansund, on the northwest coast of Norway. Established in 1994 with a commitment to excellence in education and research, MUC offers various academic programs across various disciplines.

Kristiania University of Applied Sciences is one of the oldest private institutions of higher education in Norway. Kristiania delivers research and education at vocational school, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level in management, organisation, marketing, communication, informatics, technology, health sciences, innovation and art.

Nord University was established in 2016 through the merger of the University of Nordland, Nesna University College, and Nord-Trøndelag University College. We have around 200 study programmes, spread across 8 new and modern campuses.

The University of Agder’s vision is “co-creation of tomorrow’s knowledge” and we aim to accomplish this through close collaboration with regional, national, and international partners. UiA has 1,400 employees and 13,500 students on two campuses, Kristiansand and Grimstad. UiA offers Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. programs in many disciplines and several of the Master’s programs are taught in English.

The European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations (EMMIR) is the first African-European-Asian Erasmus Mundus Master Course in migration studies and is jointly run by three African, four European, and two Asian partners, facilitated by a wider network of associate partners. EMMIR is a unique study programme focusing on migration through an intercultural approach, equipping students with profound theoretical and methodological skills in migration studies and encouraging them to conduct fieldwork primarily in African, Asian and European contexts. It is designed as a multidisciplinary two-year master’s programme (120 ECTS) that addresses important contemporary issues in a still emerging field of study.

NMBU has studies and research that meet the major global issues of the environment, sustainable development, better public and animal health, climate challenges, renewable energy sources, food production and land and resource management.

OsloMet is an urban university with a diverse academic profile and a clear international orientation. Through the research we conduct and the students we educate, OsloMet seeks to respond to the needs of society and the labour market. OsloMet is forward-thinking and committed to adopting new technologies and innovative solutions that improve the way the university is run.