Norway is coming up as one of the most preferred locations for students who plan to study abroad. If you are also planning to study in Norway and want to apply for student visa then this article is going to be your companion
Let's read about the most important points before applying:Who does need a student visa for Norway?
All students need to apply for Norway student visa if you are planning to study there for more than three months. If you are planning to study in Norway for less than three months but your country requires visa before boarding the flight then also you will have to apply for the same. The requirements and procedure will totally depend on your native country's rules and regulations.
Who doesn't need a student visa for studying in Norway?
Students from Iceland, Denmark, Sweden or Finland do not need a student visa for Norway, and does not need to register with the police. However, if you plan to study in Norway for more than six months, you must report to a tax office in Norway for an ID check and to report your move to Norway.
Students who belong from the European countries also do not require to apply for the visa. However these students will need to apply for resident permit for over 90 days.
This process is quite simple all you need to do is to register online, providing details of your correspondence address in Norway, and then go in person to the nearest police station once you arrive, to present the relevant documents showing your basis for residence.
You will need to show:
- Your passport
- Confirmation of admission to an approved educational institution
- Private health insurance or European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
- Personal declaration of sufficient funds to support yourself while you study in Norway
You also do not need to apply for a student visa if you fulfill one of the other exemptions to the visa requirement, as listed on the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) website.
Requirements to get a student visa for Norway
To acquire the student visa for Norway you must have enrolled in any of the school or university of the country. After you've received your letter of admission you should contact your nearest Norwegian Embassy for information on the study permit application procedure, and apply from your country of origin.
When you provide the student residence permit application form, you must also provide your passport, along with other necessary documentation. The list of documents you need to submit is given below
- A completed application form
- Receipt of having paid the application fee
- Passport
- Two recent passport-sized photos with a white background
- Proof of admittance to an approved full-time education program
- Proof of sufficient financial funds for the entire period of study, including funds to support any accompanying family, which should be in a Norwegian bank account. You need to prove you have access to NOK 116,369 for each academic year (10 months), which is approximately US$14,350.
- Proof that you have somewhere to live (such as a house, apartment, bedsit or room in a hall of residence)
- Proof that you will leave Norway when your residence permit expires (usually in the form of a return ticket)
- Completed and signed UDI document checklist, which you should print off and hand in along with your other documents
Processing times for student residence permits will vary and may take two months or so, therefore it is advisable to apply as soon as you are able. If your application is granted, you must then obtain a residence card. This is proof that you have the right to live in Norway and is issued by your local police station in Norway.
You're required to visit the police station within seven days of your arrival in Norway. You'll have your fingerprints and photo taken and will be sent your residence card by post within 10 working days.
What does the student residence permit allow you to do?
When you are granted a Norwegian student residence permit, you are also granted a permit to work part-time in addition to your studies and you can also work full time during your vacations without any extra charge. If you have enough funds with you to stay in the country then you can also file an application to extend your visa at least 3 months before it expires with a proof of funds available with you.
You can also apply for a permit to work full-time for a limited period if you can prove that the work is relevant to your studies.
If you have completed your studies then you can apply for work permit but for that you will have to prove that you are a skilled labor and that you have completed specialist training before your stay in Norway and then undertook further education in Norway. You must also meet the requirements to be able to provide financial support for yourself.
Best subjects to study in Norway
Here is a list of top preferred subject that you would like to study in Norway:- Life Sciences and Biotechnology
- Agricultural Science
- Natural Sciences
- Energy and Sustainability
- Social Sciences
- Digital Media, Animation and Visual Arts
- Marketing & Management Studies
- IT & Technology
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Ecology
- Marine Studies
- Architecture
Top colleges and universities of Norway
These are the best universities of Norway that the students love to get admitted in- University of Oslo
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
- University of Tromso (Arctic University of Norway)
- Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
- University of Bergen
- Bergen Academy of Arts and Design
- University of Stavanger
- BI Norwegian Business School
- Nord University
- Norwegian School of Economics (NHH)
- The Oslo School of Architecture and Design
Education pattern of Norway
In Norway a bachelor's degree is for three years and a master's degree comprises of two years. You can also apply for a one-tier master's degree which allows you to combine your bachelor's and master's in a single continuous program lasting five years.
Norway aims to promote European culture of studies. It follows the Bologna process which means that the certificates or degrees possessed by the students from Norway will be valid across the globe in all the countries.
Conclusion
Norway is a beautiful and a wealthy country which lets students from all countries irrespective of their financial backgrounds come and study here. Enroll yourself in any course and enjoy the serene beauty with the aurora lights and have a great career ahead!!
