Study in Norway.

The essentials, in one place.

Use this snapshot to decide whether Norway fits your academic goals and resources. Requirements can differ by qualification, institution and application route.

From shortlist to application.

Use the university’s application system or Søknadsweb where directed. Erasmus Mundus is a separate funding route for relevant joint master’s programmes.

1. Identify programmes that accept your qualification. Ask admissions about equivalence if your Pakistani award is not clearly listed.
2. Read the individual course requirements and deadline. Confirm language evidence, prerequisites and any selection test.
3. Prepare your academic records, references and personal statement. Follow the institution’s instructions for certified documents.
4. Submit through the university or its designated national portal. Keep your account, receipts and application number.
5. After an offer, check the student visa procedure for applicants residing in Pakistan and prepare the required financial evidence.

Explore support for your studies.

Compare the award’s eligibility, coverage and application route. Admission and scholarship applications may have different deadlines.

Work while you study.

20 h/week in term, full-time in holidays; no separate permit

After your qualification

Job seeker permit for up to one year after finishing a degree in Norway

Your preparation checklist.

Track the essentials here, then reconcile this list with the exact university and embassy checklist.

• Valid passport and clear identity scans
• Degree certificates and complete academic transcripts
• Required attestation, certified copies and translations
• CV tailored to your academic goals
• Motivation letter or statement of purpose
• Recommendation letters requested early
• Accepted language-test result or approved alternative
• Programme-specific portfolio, proposal or other evidence
• Admission offer and any conditions recorded
• Financial evidence that matches the official checklist
• Insurance and accommodation evidence, where required
• Completed official application forms and fee receipts

Go directly to the source.

These authority and institution links accompany the reference dataset. They are your starting point for checking the latest rules.

• University college or university - UDI ↗https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/studies/studietillatelse/university-college-or-university/
• Cost and requirements - Study in Norway ↗https://studyinnorway.no/cost-and-requirements
• Fees: work, studies and au pair - UDI ↗https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/fees/work-studies-and-au-pair/
• Resuming visa operations in Pakistan 24.03.2026 - Norway in Pakistan ↗https://www.norway.no/en/pakistan/norway-pakistan/news-events/resuming-visa-operations-in-pakistan-24.03.2026/
• Education from Pakistan - Samordna opptak ↗https://www.samordnaopptak.no/universitet-og-hogskole/utdanning-fra-utlandet/land/pakistan
• Pakistan - University of Agder ↗https://www.uia.no/english/studies/how-to-apply/countries/pakistan.html
• Scholarships for degree students - Study in Norway ↗https://studyinnorway.no/scholarships-degree-students
• Tuition fees - Nord University ↗https://www.nord.no/en/study-programmes/admission/tuition-fees
• Tuition fees - NTNU ↗https://www.ntnu.edu/studies/tuition-fee
• Table of costs - University of Oslo ↗https://www.uio.no/english/studies/admission/tuition/table-of-costs/
• NORPART - HK-dir ↗https://hkdir.no/programmer-og-tilskuddsordninger/norpart
• Job seekers - UDI ↗https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/job-seekers/
• Guide to waiting time for study permits - UDI ↗https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/guide-to-case-processing-times-for-study-permits/
• SBP Foreign Exchange Manual index ↗https://www.sbp.org.pk/laws-regulations/foreign-exchange-manual