Study in Norway
Are you considering studying in Norway? Make sure you know the Norwegain educational system, understand the application process and know what kind of price level to expect.
We may be a little biased, but we think that Norway is the best place in the world to study. With top-rated institutes, a thriving student community, as well as courses taught in both English and Norwegian, we think Bergen is a choice you won’t regret!
Bergen is Norway’s top student city. With high quality academic institutions, and a buzzing student life, Bergen has it all.
Check out our five top reasons to study in Bergen, Norway:
1. Student friendly city
During the academic year, Bergen comes to life with students. In fact, students account for nearly 15 % of Bergen’s population during this time. With lots of students, this also means lots of student activities and events, as well as organisations and clubs that you can be a part of.
Explore our guide to student life in Bergen
2. Academic excellence
In some fields Norwegian universities are world class. Being situated on the coast, it isn’t surprising that maritime and marine research is at the field forefront in Bergen.
Bergen has many centres of academic excellence and several innovative research clusters. In addition Bergen boasts top academic fields within energy, media and technology, health innovation, AI, economics, and cancer research.
3. Courses in English
Norway offers high quality education and exchange courses for international students are taught in English!
Discover all the universities and colleges in Bergen
4. Study for free
In all the publicly funded universities and colleges studying is free for students from within the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
This means you can get a high quality academic degree without having to pay.
Learn more about tuition fees in Norway
5. Proximity to Nature
One of the best things about Norway is how you are almost always close to nature.
Bergen is known as the city between seven mountains. Within an hour, you can walk from the city centre, through a gorgeous moss-filled forest, and be on top of Fløyen; looking over the ocean and the incredible city.
Being outdoors and enjoying nature is something that is very much a part of Norwegian culture, and a great way to unwind from your studies!
Check out our outdoor guide to Bergen
We hope we’ll be seeing you in Bergen soon!
