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 listedOslo National Academy of the Arts
Public3 3 programs· Oslo's national academy of the arts, uniting theatre, dance, opera, fine art and design education.
Norwegian Academy of Music
Public1 1 program· Norway's national music conservatory in Oslo, founded in 1973, training leading performers and music educators.
Norwegian Academy of Psychotherapy
Private1 1 program· Accredited private Oslo school training psychotherapists through specialised clinical master's programmes.
BI Norwegian Business School
Private13 13 programs· Major private business school in Oslo, triple-accredited, with more than 20,000 students in Norway.
Norwegian University College of Green Development
Private5 5 programs· Green college in Hønefoss, Norway's first dedicated to sustainable development and green growth.
Queen Maud University College
Private2 2 programs· Trondheim college founded in 1947, Norway's only institution wholly dedicated to early childhood education.
Bergen School of Architecture
Private3 3 programs· Independent architecture school in Bergen, founded in 1986, offering a unique experimental pedagogy.
Oslo School of Architecture and Design
Public3 3 programs· Specialised public school of architecture, urbanism and design in Oslo, known for its studio-based approach.
Noroff University College
Private10 10 programs· Large private digital college in Norway specialising in cybersecurity, 3D design and interactive media.
Bergen College of New Dance
Public1 1 program· Bergen's contemporary dance school, unique in Norway, training choreographers and performing artists.
Norwegian School of Leadership and Theology
Private4 4 programs· Accredited private college in Oslo combining theology, leadership and psychology education.
MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society
Private6 6 programs· Specialised Oslo school of theology and religious studies, renowned for research on religion and society.
NLA University College
Private6 6 programs· Private Christian college in Bergen, Oslo and Kristiansand, known for education and leadership programmes.
Rudolf Steiner University College
Private2 2 programs· Oslo college dedicated to Waldorf/Steiner pedagogy, state-accredited and state-funded.
Engebretsen-skolen / Atlantis Medical College
Private2 2 programs· Accredited private Oslo college specialising in acupuncture, homeopathy and complementary medicine.
Barratt Due Institute of Music
Private1 1 program· Private classical music institute in Oslo, founded in 1927, training top-level performers.
Norwegian Institute of Children's Books
Private2 2 programs· Accredited private institute in Oslo, the national hub for children's literature and illustration studies.
NHH Norwegian School of Economics
Private10 10 programs· Norway's most respected school of economics and business, founded in 1936 in Bergen.
Ansgar University College
Private3 3 programs· Private Christian college in Kristiansand known for theology, church music and youth work education.
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
#577Public22 22 programs· The world's northernmost university, in Tromsø, expert in Arctic affairs and northern lights research.
University of Agder
#951Public18 18 programs· Young university in southern Norway, in Kristiansand, known for ICT, AI and music education.
University of Oslo
#110Public28 28 programs· Norway's oldest and most prestigious university, founded in 1811, at the heart of Oslo.
Østfold University College
Public14 14 programs· Public university college in Halden and Fredrikstad, known for computing, languages and applied sciences.
University of Bergen
#278Public23 23 programs· Ocean and climate research university in Bergen, founded in 1946 and ranked among the world's best.