14 cheapest universities in Norway in 2026

Norway's largest private specialized university, rooted in the diaconal tradition, strong in health and social work.

University of central Norway, strong in aquaculture, marine bioeconomy and tourism, across seven campuses.

Private Christian college in Bergen, Oslo and Kristiansand, known for education and leadership programmes.

Research university in Norway's energy capital, renowned for petroleum, offshore engineering and GIS.

Ås-based university of life sciences: agriculture, environment, veterinary medicine and sustainability.

University college in Volda, cradle of Norwegian journalism education, strong in media and documentary film.

Large private digital college in Norway specialising in cybersecurity, 3D design and interactive media.

Specialised Oslo school of theology and religious studies, renowned for research on religion and society.

Public university spread across eight campuses between Oslo and the south coast, strong in applied sciences.

Norway's oldest and most prestigious university, founded in 1811, at the heart of Oslo.

Norway's most respected school of economics and business, founded in 1936 in Bergen.

Norway's largest private university college, strong in business, technology, design and media, in Oslo.

Norway's national music conservatory in Oslo, founded in 1973, training leading performers and music educators.

Private classical music institute in Oslo, founded in 1927, training top-level performers.