Study in Norway without IELTS

About Studying in Norway

Norway is a country located in Northern Europe and bounded at different points by Denmark, Russia, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Finland. It’s capital and largest city is Oslo which is home to the University of Oslo. Norway is known to have extensive reserves of petroleum, natural gas, minerals, lumber, seafood, and fresh water. The country had the highest human development index in 2001, 2006 and 2009, and ranked as the world’s happiest nation in 2017.

In terms of education, the ultimate responsibility for education lies with the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research which has made education virtually free for all nationalities in the country. In addition to regular programs like humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, offered by Norwegian universities, every institution has their own specialty areas. Norway is a great place to combine your academic interests with an exciting and beautiful location.

Details of How to Study in Norway without IELTS

• Level: Undergraduate/ Masters / PhD
• Deadline: Open
• Eligible Nationalities: International students
• Type of study: Full-time
• University: A wide range of universities in the country

Eligibility to Study in Norway without IELTS

To be eligible to study in Norway without IELTS, applicants must meet the following English Language requirements according to their country of origin;

Botswana

1. General Certificate of Education O-level
2. Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (IUA)
3. General Certificate of Education A-level
4. Cambridge Overseas School Certificate

Cameroon (English speaking part)

1. General Certificate of Education A-level
2. General Certificate of Education O-level

Ghana

1. West African Senior School Certificate
2. Senior Secondary School Certificate
3. West African Examinations Council General Certificate of Education O-level
4. West African Examinations Council General Certificate of Education A-level

Kenya

1. Kenya Certificate of Education,
2. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (from 1989)
3. Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (up to 1989)

Malawi

1. Malawi School Certificate of Education

Also apply for: KOC University Scholarship 2022

Nigeria

1. Senior School Certificate (from 1988)
2. General Certificate of Education A-level
3. General Certificate of Education O-level
4. West African Examinations Council
5. West African Senior School Certificate (from 1999)

Swaziland

1. Cambridge Overseas School Certificate,
2. General Certificate of Education O-level

Sierra Leone

1. Senior School Certificate (from 2000),
2. General Certificate of Education O-level,
3. West African Examinations Council
4. Cambridge Overseas School Certificate O-level,
5. General Certificate of Education A-level
6. West African Examinations Council,

South Africa

1. Matriculation Certificate Senior Certificate

Tanzania

1. Certificate of Secondary Education East Africa
2. Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
3. General Certificate of Education O-level
4. Zanzibar O-level

The Gambia

1. General Certificate of Education O-level
2. West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate
3. General Certificate of Education A-level

Uganda

1. Ugandan Certificate of Education
2. East African Certificate of Education
3. Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
4. East African Advanced Certificate of Education

Zambia

1. Zambian School Certificate

Zimbabwe

1. General Certificate of Education O-level
2. Cambridge School Certificate
3. General Certificate of Education A-level
4. Cambridge Higher School Certificate

Benefits of Studying in Norway

1. Education in public universities are nearly free for internationals;
2. Norway is a beautiful country with several tourist attractions;
3. The standard of living in the country is high which guarantees good quality of life;
4. It provides an opportunity to work and study.

Also apply for: Cambridge Trust Scholarship

How to Apply

Applicants are required to apply to any public university in Norway, some of which include;

1. University of Oslo
2. University of Bergen
3. Norwegian University of Science And Technology
4. The University of Tromsø
5. The Arctic University of Norway
6. University of Stavanger
7. University of Agder
8. The University Centre in Svalbard
9. Stord/Haugesund University College
10. Østfold University College
11. Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences
12. Oslo School of Architecture and Design
13. Norwegian University of Science and Technology 
14. Norwegian School of Veterinary Science
15. Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
16. Molde University College
17. MF Norwegian School of Theology
18. Lillehammer University College
19. Hedmark University of Applied Science
20. The Arctic University of Norway
21. BI Norwegian Business School
22. Bergen University College
23. University of Bergen
24. University of Nordland
25. Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences
26. Norwegian University of Science and Technology
27. NLA University College
28. Nesna University College
29. Narvik University College

Applicants can also apply for any of the following Norwegian scholarships;

1. Lakselaget Foundation Scholarship
2. Leiv Eriksson mobility program
3. Sons of Norway Student Residence Permit
4. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarships
5. University of Bergen
6. Norwegian- Russian Scholarship Scheme
7. NORAM Scholarships
8. University of Stavanger Scholarships
9. BI Norwegian Business School Scholarships
10. The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Scholarships
11. University of Oslo Scholarships
12. Nord University Postdoctoral Fellowship
13. Oslo Metropolitan University Scholarships
14. Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Applicants can also visit the study in Norway official website here for more information.