https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Norway in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The introduction of tuition fees for some international students sent shockwaves through Norway's academic landscape, resulting in a large decline in foreign student admissions. https://www.thelocal.no/20231204/how-fees-have-affected-foreign-student-numbers-at-norwegian-universities Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:54:34 +0100 how-fees-have-affected-foreign-student-numbers-at-norwegian-universities The number of applicants from outside the EU/EEA has dropped by roughly 80 percent since the introduction of tuition fees. The university sector has called for the government to introduce a scholarship scheme. https://www.thelocal.no/20230727/calls-for-scholarships-for-non-eu-students-in-norway-after-applicant-drop-off Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:24:52 +0200 calls-for-scholarships-for-non-eu-students-in-norway-after-applicant-drop-off The number of new non-EEA students coming to study in Norway has been halved due to tuition fees being introduced, figures from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration show. https://www.thelocal.no/20230721/norway-sees-the-number-of-new-non-european-foreign-students-half Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:38:59 +0200 norway-sees-the-number-of-new-non-european-foreign-students-half A number of students have spoken to the Norwegian press about their disappointment at the government moving to allow universities to charge some overseas admissions tuition.  https://www.thelocal.no/20230614/priced-out-of-studying-in-norway-foreign-students-react-to-tuition-fee-law Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:05:17 +0200 priced-out-of-studying-in-norway-foreign-students-react-to-tuition-fee-law A majority in Norway’s parliament is in favour of changing the law to allow universities to charge some foreign students tuition.  https://www.thelocal.no/20230607/tuition-fees-for-international-students-what-does-the-latest-development-mean Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:22:08 +0200 tuition-fees-for-international-students-what-does-the-latest-development-mean A majority of MPs in Norway will change current laws to allow universities to charge some foreign students tuition to study in Norway. https://www.thelocal.no/20230606/norwegian-parliament-in-favour-of-foreign-tuition-fees-law Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:42:24 +0200 norwegian-parliament-in-favour-of-foreign-tuition-fees-law Some international students studying in Norway will be required to pay tuition from the autumn of 2023. Here's the who, when and how much that covers what you need to know about fees.  https://www.thelocal.no/20230127/everything-you-need-to-know-about-tuition-fees-for-foreign-students-in-norway Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:23:06 +0100 everything-you-need-to-know-about-tuition-fees-for-foreign-students-in-norway Some, but not all, students from outside the EEA and Switzerland will be required to pay tuition in Norway from the autumn of 2023. Here's how to check if you may be exempt. https://www.thelocal.no/20230104/who-can-study-for-free-in-norway-in-2023 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:46:21 +0100 who-can-study-for-free-in-norway-in-2023 Several factors, such as no tuition fees at public universities for some students, make Norway an attractive proposition for prospective students. Figures have revealed how many come to Norway for their education. https://www.thelocal.no/20230125/how-many-international-students-choose-norway-for-their-studies Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:38:47 +0100 how-many-international-students-choose-norway-for-their-studies The University of Stavanger has become one of the first Norwegian universities to reveal how much it will charge students from outside the EEA and Switzerland for a study place. So when are other institutions likely to follow suit?  https://www.thelocal.no/20230124/when-will-norways-universities-announce-tuition-fee-prices Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:59:38 +0100 when-will-norways-universities-announce-tuition-fee-prices The University of Stavanger has announced how much it will charge students from outside the EEA and Switzerland for a study place from autumn 2023.  https://www.thelocal.no/20230123/university-reveals-how-much-it-will-cost-international-students-to-study-in-norway Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:33:12 +0100 university-reveals-how-much-it-will-cost-international-students-to-study-in-norway The Norwegian government has agreed on a budget for 2023 and plans to introduce tuition fees for foreign students from next year remain unchanged, The Labour Party has confirmed to The Local.  https://www.thelocal.no/20221130/norway-moves-closer-to-introducing-tuition-fees-for-international-students Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:37:42 +0100 norway-moves-closer-to-introducing-tuition-fees-for-international-students While the Norwegian government's plan to introduce tuition for some international students in Norway has attracted a lot of criticism, as things now stand, the proposal is likely to be passed by parliament. https://www.thelocal.no/20221122/why-norway-has-edged-closer-towards-introducing-fees-tuition-for-international-students Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:54:03 +0100 why-norway-has-edged-closer-towards-introducing-fees-tuition-for-international-students The Norwegian government recently announced its plan to introduce tuition fees for some international students in Norway. Here's what we know so far and whether there's any chance the proposal might not get the green light. https://www.thelocal.no/20221010/what-we-know-so-far-about-norways-plan-to-charge-tuition-fees-to-international-students Mon, 10 Oct 2022 17:05:06 +0200 what-we-know-so-far-about-norways-plan-to-charge-tuition-fees-to-international-students The Norwegian government recently unveiled plans to introduce tuition fees for some international students. Here's how much the government thinks universities will charge for a study place in Norway.  https://www.thelocal.no/20221012/how-much-will-it-cost-international-students-to-study-in-norway Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:39:51 +0200 how-much-will-it-cost-international-students-to-study-in-norway The Norwegian government's proposal to introduce tuition for international students in Norway has attracted criticism from its politicians, students, and academia. https://www.thelocal.no/20221011/norways-plan-to-charge-international-students-fees-faces-growing-opposition Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:51:29 +0200 norways-plan-to-charge-international-students-fees-faces-growing-opposition In its 2023 state budget proposal, the Norwegian government announced that it plans to introduce a tuition fee for international students in the country. Here are the details. https://www.thelocal.no/20221006/will-international-students-in-norway-have-to-start-paying-tuition-fees-next-year Thu, 06 Oct 2022 18:02:09 +0200 will-international-students-in-norway-have-to-start-paying-tuition-fees-next-year