Overview of Norway:
With a population of close to 5.5 million, Norway is not heavily populated. It is beautiful. You can relax looking at Fjords, northern lights and beautiful mountains in general. Norway is incredibly progressive and socially conscious. 95% of the electricity is from hydropower. The majority of the population drives electric cars.
Language:
The native language is Norwegian. It is easy to learn. English is amongst the other commonly spoken language.
Free education:
Norway has free education policy because public universities are government-funded. Private universities charge tuition fees. Although Norway has a high standard of living, its living costs are very high. You can work to offset those living costs since the wages are good. Studying in Norway will improve the prospects of getting a job locally or internationally. If you are looking to work then it’s a good idea to learn Norwegian.
Stay Back
https://www.studyinnorway.no/living-in-norway/building-a-career
There is a 1-year stay back option to look for work. Apply for a job seeker permit before your current visa expires and after graduating.
Finances Required for Education
Need per year transferred to Norwegian Bank Account
Study visa or Student Residence Permit:
From 1 August 2021, you can apply for a study permit to travel to Norway:
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/studies/
Find the course you study
https://www.studyinnorway.no/%20
Fill a digital registration form 72 hrs prior
https://reg.entrynorway.no/?lang=en
You should have a negative test hrs before flying
Test at the border of Norway in arrival
No need to quarantine if you have a verifiable EU digital COVID certificate
To check what quarantine rules apply see
https://www.udi.no/en/about-the-corona-situation/i-am-abroad/
Generalised- Quarantine rules for students outside EU/EEA//Schengen and UK
Staying at a quarantined hotel for three days is mandatory
After three days, COVID 19 test will occur. If the test is negative, you can self-quarantine at your accommodation. You can end the travel quarantine on the negative test.
Quarantine Costs:
Working while studying:
Non-EU students can work 20 hrs a week
Tolerance:
Norway is a very tolerant society and has a low crime rate. It’s a welcoming society. It’s easy to adjust to the Norwegian way of living.
Encouragement to Startups:
Oslo is the hub of Startups in Norway. It’s easy to find a job in these startups given you bring a skill set.
A resident of Norway:
Norway is European Economic Area. On attaining residency, you can go anywhere in Europe for work, business etc.