These pages contains most information you would need to know regarding formalities and preparation for your stay in Norway. However, we would encourage all our students to check especially requirements for visa and residence permits valid for their countries, including which additional documents you must bring to Norway.

Please note especially that citizens of EU/EEA countries must bring with them valid insurance (normally European Health Card or form E111, issued by home authorities). Please also bear in mind that getting a residence permit (and part-time work permit) and Norwegian ID-number normally might take a few weeks after you arrive. See more under "Residence permit"

Study in Norway
- All the information you might need about studying in Norway !

The Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU)
- Norway’s official agency for international programmes and measures related to higher education.

The Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT)

The State Educational Loan Fund
- Information regarding Grants and Loans to Foreign Citizens
- Information about the Quota Scheme (see also SIU)

 The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration
- information regarding residence and work permit. Contains link to Visa Application Form

The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration
- Information about working in Norway, the national insurance scheme, welfare and health system etc.

Official information about Norway
- in English, German, French and Spanish

Minifacts about Norway

The Norwegian Tourist Board's extensive guide to travelling in Norway
- (information in Norwegian, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Dutch)

The American-Scandinavian Foundation
- Contains information about some Norwegian courses for foreigners