Norway
Fjords, northern lights, and open-air culture year-round.
Living in Norway
Confirm the fundamentals before you book a flight: monthly costs, neighborhoods to live in, academic culture, and weekend escapes.
Monthly budget
€1,500–€1,800
Language
Norwegian
Visa
Student residence permit required; expect biometric visits.
Program lengths
Semester • Year
Neighborhood Vibe Check
Where our contributors actually lived and why it worked for classes, cafés, and late-night snacks.
- • Grünerløkka (Oslo)
- • Bergen Bryggen
Weekend Essentials
48-hour itineraries and day trips that fit between classes.
- • Lofoten Islands surf
- • Stockholm city break
- • Tromsø aurora chase
Academic Notes
What the syllabi look like, grading culture, and campus resources.
- • Sustainability, marine biology, and engineering programs excel.
Must-do experiences
The moments that made our contributors feel like locals. Drop these into your first-week bucket list.
- • Fjord kayaking
- • Midnight sun hikes
- • Sauna + fjord plunge combos
Guides & stories
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Coffee budget
€45/mo
Transit pass
€70/mo