University of Stavanger (UiS)
جامعة ستافانغر (UiS)
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The University of Stavanger is a public university in Norway's energy capital, strong in petroleum engineering, renewable energy, data science, and hospitality and service leadership (851st in QS 2026). After the 2026 law change it sharply cut its fees for non-Europeans to NOK 60,000 or 85,000 a year, making it one of the cheapest options among Norwegian universities.
Information last verified: November 3, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
From 2026–27 for non-Europeans: NOK 60,000 a year for master's programmes in business administration, English, sustainability and service leadership, and NOK 85,000 for most other master's programmes. The new rates also apply to students admitted before 2026. Fees for 2027–28 are not yet published.
Admission for international students
Applications: November 15, 2026 – December 1, 2026 · Not open yet
Admission for international students
Applications: November 15, 2026 – December 1, 2026 · Not open yet
Non-European applicants: master's applications are open from 15 November to 1 December (the page gives no year; expected to be 2026 for the August 2027 intake).
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Life and living
Norway
Life and living
Norway
Studying and living in Norway
Costs and living
Tuition: since autumn 2023, bachelor’s and master’s students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland pay fees set by each institution; PhD candidates, exchange students and students on Erasmus Mundus, NORPART, NORHED, StAR or Fulbright are exempt. Yearly examples: • University of Oslo 2027–28: NOK 186,000–218,000. • University of Bergen 2027–28: NOK 204,000–234,000. • NTNU 2026–27: mostly NOK 176,300 or 205,600 (medicine about NOK 528,650). • NHH 2026–27: master’s NOK 204,000, bachelor’s NOK 142,000; BI master’s from NOK 166,700. • Lower-cost options: NMBU NOK 80,000–150,000 (2027–28) and University of Stavanger NOK 60,000–85,000 (2026–27). In 2026 the Storting removed the rule that fees must cover the full cost of education, and some institutions have started cutting fees. Add a semester fee to the student welfare organisation of roughly NOK 600–1,000. Scholarships: the universities of Oslo and Bergen, NTNU, NMBU, UiT and NHH offer no tuition scholarships; the private BI Norwegian Business School awards merit scholarships. Living costs: the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) requires at least NOK 15,488 a month, or NOK 170,368 for the 2026–27 academic year, and Oslo is more expensive than other cities.
Working while studying
A study permit automatically lets you work up to 20 hours a week, including remote work, and full time during holidays, but you may not be self-employed or run a business. Wages are high, but part-time jobs are easier to find if you speak Norwegian, so do not rely on work to pay tuition or living costs. Time on a study permit does not count towards permanent residence. After graduation: you can apply for a job-seeker residence permit for up to one year, provided you completed your degree in Norway and apply before your study permit expires (ideally at least a month before), with NOK 28,448 a month (NOK 341,373 a year) of your own funds. During this time you may work in any job while looking for skilled work, then switch to a skilled-worker permit.
Last verified: November 2026· Source
Guide to studying in NorwayFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
University of Stavanger (UiS) is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.uis.no/en) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.uis.no/en. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
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