Norway — university guide
The 42 universities in Norway in 2026
An informative guide to the 42 higher education institutions in Norway: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
42
Universities
22
Public
20
Private
#110
Best ranking
University of Oslo
4,500 NOK
Min bachelor fee
64
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Norway
Based on the 14 universities in Norway that published their fees.
Min4,500 NOKMax380,000 NOK
Universities in Norway: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
22
Public universities
The public institutions in Norway
22universities
20
Private universities
The private institutions in Norway
20universities
8
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
8universities
14
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
14universities
42
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
42universities
64
Programs
Fields offered in Norway
64programs
List of universities in Norway in 2026
42 universities listedNorwegian Defence University College
Public4 4 programs· Institution of the Norwegian Armed Forces training officers in leadership, strategy and security studies.
Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences
Public14 14 programs· University of applied sciences in inland Norway, strong in tourism, outdoor sports and agriculture.
Molde University College
Public8 8 programs· Specialised public college in logistics, transport and management, unique in Norway, based in Molde.
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Public14 14 programs· University of applied sciences in western Norway, strong in marine sciences, health and education.
Norwegian Police University College
Public4 4 programs· Norway's national police academy, training police officers in Oslo, Kongsvinger, Stavern and Bodø.
University of Stavanger
#851Public16 16 programs· Research university in Norway's energy capital, renowned for petroleum, offshore engineering and GIS.
Volda University College
Public13 13 programs· University college in Volda, cradle of Norwegian journalism education, strong in media and documentary film.
Sami University of Applied Sciences
Public4 4 programs· Sámi institution in Kautokeino teaching journalism, education and reindeer herding in the Sámi language.
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
#239Public29 29 programs· Norway's leading engineering university, in Trondheim, with world-class research across technology.
Lovenberg Diaconal University College
Private4 4 programs· Diaconal college in Oslo training nurses, social workers and health and social services professionals.
Nord University
Public15 15 programs· University of central Norway, strong in aquaculture, marine bioeconomy and tourism, across seven campuses.
University of South-Eastern Norway
Public17 17 programs· Public university spread across eight campuses between Oslo and the south coast, strong in applied sciences.
Fjellhaug International University College
Private3 3 programs· Private Christian college in Oslo focused on missional, biblical and intercultural theology.
Kristiania University College
Private18 18 programs· Norway's largest private university college, strong in business, technology, design and media, in Oslo.
Oslo Metropolitan University
#1201Public19 19 programs· Large urban university in Oslo, known for health, social work, technology and social sciences.
Norwegian University of Life Sciences
#781Public15 15 programs· Ås-based university of life sciences: agriculture, environment, veterinary medicine and sustainability.
Oslo Nye University College
Private4 4 programs· Private Oslo college rooted in the Steiner tradition, known for education, psychology and health studies.
VID Specialized University
Private7 7 programs· Norway's largest private specialized university, rooted in the diaconal tradition, strong in health and social work.