Admission for international students
All Noroff University College study programs are delivered in English, enabling us to welcome English speaking international students, online and on-campus. In addition, all our Vocational Online programs are delivered in English.
If you choose to move to Norway to study at Noroff, there are some practical issues you need to consider:
Living in Norway
If you plan to study in Norway you should check the Immigration requirements at udi.no because the requirements change from country to country.
Language
Most Norwegians can speak and understand English. It is suggested that you take a little time to learn some phrases in Norwegian as this is always appreciated.
Accommodation
If you are going to study at one of our campuses, you will automatically be a part/member of a Student Welfare Organization.
These are:
Kristiansand: Studentsamskipnaden i Agder (SiA)
Stavanger: Studentsamskipnaden i Stavanger (SiS)
Bergen: Studentsamskipnaden på Vestlandet – Sammen
Oslo: Studentsamskipnaden i Oslo (SiO)
In addition to accommodation services, the student welfare organizations have a great deal of resources available to its members such as discounts on services etc. More information can be found by contacting them directly.
In addition to accommodation services, you can find properties that are for sale or rent at finn.no (in norwegian only).
Living Expenses
Norway is perceived as an expensive country to live in. On average a person might need NOK 10,000 per month, but this depends on a lot of things.
Here is how you might spend that money:
Housing: Plan on roughly NOK 3500 - 6500 a month. Depending on the property, numbers of residents in the apartment, which city you live in and the agreement. The agreement will usually include water and sewage. However, electricity and Internet may not be included.
Food: Plan on about NOK 2400-3200 a month, or about NOK 600-800 a week. Depending on whether or not you cook at home or go out to eat. Going out to a restaurant is very expensive. For instance, a burger and fries with a drink might cost you NOK 250.
Books and supplies: This can be quite variable and depends on which study program you have applied for. If you have roughly 2000 NOK each semester, you will cover the average spend on books.
Transportation: This can be quite variable, but you should plan on at least NOK 500-600 a month.
Contact for International Applicants
If you have any questions or would like to talk to us about being a student in Norway, please contact our student support by phone at +47 38 00 00 00, open CET 12:00 to CET 15:00 Monday to Friday, or send any questions by our Support Portal.
University College study programs in English
Bachelor in Cyber Security
The programme provides comprehensive training in securing digital systems against online attacks, cybercrime and digital warfare. It equips students for careers focused on strengthening digital defences and protecting data and information.
| 3 years | |
| Online | |
| Online PLUS Oslo. Read more here. | |
| Kristiansand | |
| Bachelor's Degree upon completion |
Bachelor in Applied Data Science
The programme equips you for a dynamic career, fostering collaboration with businesses to understand and harness the vast amounts of data at their disposal. It also cultivates skills in the field of intelligent AI systems.
| 3 years | |
| Online | |
| Online PLUS Oslo. Read more here. | |
| Kristiansand | |
| Bachelor's Degree upon completion |
Bachelor in Digital Forensics and Incident Response
The rise in cyber attacks, ransomware and hacking has created a critical need for skilled digital investigators with the ability to respond to cyber security incidents.
| 3 years | |
| Online | |
| Online PLUS Oslo. Read more here. | |
| Kristiansand, Norway | |
| Bachelor's Degree, 180 ECTS |
Bachelor in Interactive Media - Animation
This programme will equip you with the skills to design and animate 3D characters, an increasingly important skill in the entertainment and creative industries, opening the door to a wide range of exciting career opportunities.
| 3 years | |
| Online | |
| Online PLUS Oslo. Read more here. | |
| Kristiansand | |
| Bachelor's Degree upon completion |
Bachelor in Interactive Media - Games
This programme will provide you with a diverse range of game design skills and the knowledge needed to succeed in the industry. You will have the opportunity to build a portfolio that will open doors in an exciting and ever-evolving field.
| 3 years | |
| Online | |
| Online PLUS Oslo. Read more here. | |
| Kristiansand | |
| Bachelor's Degree upon completion |
Higher Vocational Online Studies in English
Front-end Development
The technology education where visual design meets coding, web, and UX design. The high demand for front-end developers opens doors to a diverse career in IT and design.
| 2 years | |
| Available online | |
| Higher Professional Degree upon completion |
Network and IT Security
This programme provides a pragmatic IT education specifically designed to equip individuals with the skills necessary to combat hacking and cybercrime. The acute demand for IT security expertise provides excellent employment opportunities.
| 2 years | |
| Available online | |
| Higher Professional Degree upon completion |
Graphic Design
The programme offers hands-on training that develops both creative and strategic visual communication skills. Through real-world projects, you'll gain practical experience that equips you for immediate entry into the workplace.
| 2 years (or 1 year) | |
| Available online | |
| Higher Professional Degree upon completion |
Digital Marketing
Enter the world of digital marketing and deliver measurable results through digital advertising, search engine optimisation, content marketing and analytics. This programme focuses on strategic and targeted online marketing and social media practices.
| 1 year | |
| Available online | |
| Oslo, Bergen, Kristiansand, Stavanger | |
| Professional Degree upon completion |
Network and System Administration
The need for network and systems administration skills has never been greater. The management, configuration and administration of data networks and servers has evolved from being the domain of IT companies to a pervasive influence across multiple industries.
| 1 year | |
| Online Study Programme | |
| Professional Degree |
Video Marketing in Social Media
Hands-on education that teaches you how to create engaging video content for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Today, there is a high demand for marketers with video production skills.
| 1 year | |
| Online Studies | |
| Professional Degree |
More information to follow
Payments, loans and grants
All of our studies are approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen).
Payments
The tuition fees from Noroff are claimed twice a year; in the beginning of each semester. The invoices are sent to your registered email address.
NB! It is still important to keep your postal address up to date on My Pages.
Noroff operates with four annual study startups. The table below shows which month the semesters starts in regards of the study startup. The tuition fees for each semester is due one month after start-up.
| Study startup | Semester 2, 4, 6, 8 | Semester 3, 5, 7 |
|---|---|---|
| August | January | August |
| October | March | October |
| January | August | January |
| March | August | March |
The terms of the study contract defines a semester as a specific period of time. Part-time studies, by this definition, have twice the number of semesters compared to full-time studies.
Loans and grants
All the study progams at Noroff are NOKUT approved. NOKUT is the controlling authority for educational activity at all Norwegian universities, special field universities, university colleges and institutions with single accredited higher education programmes.
As a student at Noroff, you may be qualified for financial support from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen).
The main requirement for support from Lånekassen is that you are a Norwegian citizen. However, foreign citizens may also be entitled to financial support.
Check here to see if you are eligible.
Norwegian citizens can read about payments, loans and grants in Norwegian here.
Loans and grants - what's the difference?
Financial support is the total sum of both grants and loans. A grant is money you are given, and a loan is money you must pay back.
Read more about grants and loans and financial support for foreign students.
If you have any questions, contact Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen).
Student Service Prices
NOK = Norwegian kroner, the Norwegian currency
Higher Vocational College
Module assignments
- Up to two attempts are included in the tuition fee
- Next attempt (re-deliver) has a fee of NOK 500,-
Course-/projectassignment and exam
- First attempt is included in the tuition fee
- Resit (continuation/new attempt) of course assignments has a fee of NOK 1.500,-
- NB! New price valid from 01.01.2023 is NOK 2.200,-
Change in progression online studies
- Change of study workload (part-time/full-time): NOK 3.000,-
- Delay in progression/change of class: NOK 3000
- Extended access to study program after expired study period: NOK 10 000 per semester
Diploma and transcripts
- Original diploma (passed program) and transcript (not passed program) is included in the tuition fee
- New diploma: NOK 1 000,-
University College
- Continuation exam is included in the tuition fee.
- New Exam/Repeating Course is 750,- NOK pr ECTS
Admission requirements
Information about admission requirements for bachelor- and higher vocational studies at Noroff. Please see the page about admission process if you have questions regarding documentation or deadlines.
