Planning & Housing
Norwegian universities often provide their own student housing and this is quite likely to be available to international postgraduates. This accommodation is often situated in purpose built ‘student villages’ near to campuses and these can be quite picturesque locations in themselves. Costs for this accommodation will vary, but you should be able to find out what accommodation options your prospective institution has available, and their pricing. Private landlords also offer housing to students in and around university regions though, again, the pricing for these will vary and may depend on location as well as utilities and facilities. As a rough guide you can expect to pay between €310 and €410 per month for a room.
Welcome week:
Welcome Week is your opportunity to make friends, learn more about studying at the university and living in the country. You will be invited to attend a number of events throughout Welcome Week – some of which are optional and others compulsory.
Travel to your institution:
If you are staying near the university, there is shuttle service available. Else, you may choose to travel by trains or buses.
Opening a bank account:
Students staying for more than 6 months #
For students with a valid residence permit for more than 6 months – and who are staying in Norway for more than 6 months:
In order to open a bank account in Norway you need a national ID number.
ID numbers are issued by the National Population Register.
After receiving your ID number, you can open a bank account.