Financial support to Norwegian students abroad

In order to receive financial support for higher education abroad, the student has to meet the following requirements:

• The student must have a Diploma of Upper Secondary Education in Norway and must satisfy the general entrance requirements for university studies in Norway
• The student must have an unconditional offer
• The educational institution has to be officially recognized by the relevant authority in the country in question
• The educational programme has to be at bachelor level or higher
• Only full-time studies are eligible
• The student has to attend the actual educational institution, i.e. there is no funding for online or distance learning programmes
• Support is given for no more than eight years
• Study abroad programmes of one or two terms which are recognized by a Norwegian university or college may qualify for support

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