Studying in Oslo as an international
Understand your study opportunities, Norway's higher education system, and life in Oslo as an international student.
Curious about your higher education opportunities in Oslo? Wondering what student life in Norway is really like?
In this video from the Welcome to Oslo series, Gabriella and Tobias explore what it’s like to study in Norway’s capital city, covering everything from how the education system works to what life is like both on- and off-campus.
In the video, you'll find information about:
- Why Oslo and Norway attract so many international students
- The structure of the Norwegian education system (universities, høyskoler, fagskoler, and more)
- Entry requirements, application process, and language considerations
- What it really costs to study and live in Oslo
- Common challenges and what surprises many newcomers
- How student life goes beyond the classroom—social life, activities, and cultural experiences
You’ll also hear directly from an international recruitment expert and four internationals living and studying in Oslo today:
- Kjersti, Project Leader, International Student Recruitment at University of Oslo (UiO)
- Charlie, student at University of Oslo (UiO)
- Mayowa, student at Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO)
- Athulya, student at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet)
- Guneshwar, student at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet)
Whether you're considering studying abroad, planning to move to Norway, or just curious about what it’s like to be an international student in Oslo, this video is for you!
This video was created for the Welcome to Oslo website, an English-language guide for internationals and newcomers from the Oslo Municipality (Oslo kommune).