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Norway: Tuition Policy and UDI Funding Requirements for International Students

Published 2 April 2026

UDI has reconfirmed funding requirements for non-EU students after Norway's tuition fee reform for international students.

What Changed?

Tuition fees remain in place for most non-EU/EEA students at public universities. UDI has reconfirmed the annual maintenance-fund amount required for study permit applications.

Who Is Affected?

Non-EU/EEA students applying to public universities in Norway, including bachelor's, master's and exchange programmes.

Recommended Action

Confirm the tuition policy at your chosen university, plan for the updated annual funds requirement, and arrange a Norwegian student account deposit promptly after admission.

Following the introduction of tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students at Norwegian universities, the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) has reconfirmed annual funding requirements that students must show when applying for a study permit.

Funds must usually be deposited in a Norwegian student account once admission is confirmed.

Official Source
Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
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