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Norway: guide to moving and studying

Verified procedures for EU and non-EU students

Updated on 15 Aug 2026

Cost of living
Very high

Typical spending band for a student

Language
Norwegian / English

Main language to handle day to day

Currency
NOK

Local currency for banking and payments

Entry
EU: no visa

Non-EU: student visa or permit required. EU: local registration only

The 6 guides

Everything about Norway, in 6 guides

One guide for each concrete need, from visas to housing: start with the one you need now.

Start here

What to do first for Norway

Resolve the decisions that can block your move before comparing cities or reading every detail.

Check entry, visa, and document rules Start with eligibility, deadlines, and official procedures for your situation. Check the lease and upfront housing costs Understand deposits, guarantees, contracts, and student housing before paying. Arrange healthcare before arrival Confirm insurance, enrollment rules, and where to get help once you arrive.

Your checklist

Before departure and after arrival in Norway

Use this as an order of work, then open the linked guide before acting on a legal or financial requirement.

  1. Confirm entry rights, deadlines, and required documents.
  2. Verify housing, contract terms, deposit, and first payment.
  3. Build a monthly budget including one-off arrival costs.
  4. Arrange valid health coverage from your first day.
  5. Plan phone, banking, transport, and the first local registrations.

Plan your money

Norway: cost of living, rent, and monthly budget

Start with housing, food, transport, healthcare, and setup costs. Treat estimates as planning ranges and verify local prices before committing.

Open the cost and money guide Use the free cost-of-living calculator

Cities and neighborhoods

Where to live in Norway: student cities and costs

Neighborhoods, rent, universities, transport and safety: everything you need to choose where to move.

Oslo
  • from 7,600 NOKroom/month
  • 3universities

Capital, largest university and professional market in Norway. Efficient services and integrated transport only partially compensate for high rents and strong competition for rooms close to campuses.

Open city guideBergen
  • from 5,900 NOKroom/month
  • 2universities

Compact college town on the west coast. Campus and center are close, but rain, relief and limited availability make it crucial to simulate the real journey.

Open city guideTrondheim
  • from 5,600 NOKroom/month
  • 1universities

Science and technology hub dominated by NTNU. It is more compact than Oslo, but winter, ice and distance between campuses make it important to choose along your daily axis.

Open city guide

Local context

Norway: what really changes

Use the destination-specific notes to understand trade-offs, common mistakes, and local differences.

Verification

Official sources and last update

Legal and administrative details are kept in the relevant guide so they are not copied out of context.

Where to verify the information

Each topic guide links to the competent official authorities. Always check the rule that applies to your citizenship, residence, purpose, and length of stay.

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