Norwegian Government Scholarship for Developing Countries
Norwegian Government / Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen) · 🇳🇴 Norway · Europe
FundingFully Funded
LevelMasters/PhD
DeadlineDecember
Application feeFree
About this scholarship
Full tuition (free at public universities), living stipend (NOK 151,000-162,000/year), travel grant, and health insurance for students from developing countries. Masters 2 years; PhD 3 years
ProviderNorwegian Government / Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen)
CountryNorway (Europe)
Host university / institutionNorwegian public universities (University of Oslo, NTNU, UiB, UiT, NMBU, etc.)
Degree levelsMasters/PhD
Fields of studyAll fields
Funding typeFully Funded
Application feeFree
DeadlineUniversity admissions portal opens October 1 and closes December 1. Some universities have separate deadlines for international applicants.
IntakeAugust
Applications openOctober
CompetitionModerate
Programme durationMasters 2 years; PhD 3 years
MastersPhDAll fields
Norwegian Government Scholarship for Developing Countries eligibility criteria
Citizen of a developing country on the DAC list
Admitted to a full-degree Masters or PhD programme at a Norwegian public university
English proficiency (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.0+)
Meet the specific admission requirements of the chosen university
Not already have a degree from a Norwegian institution
Benefits and coverage
No tuition fees at Norwegian public universities
Living stipend NOK 151,000-162,000 per year
Travel grant (depending on country of origin)
Health insurance through Norwegian National Insurance Scheme
Access to world-class research facilities
No tuition fees even for international students
Required documents
Online application through the Norwegian university portal
Academic transcripts and degree certificates
English proficiency certificate
Statement of purpose
CV/Resume
Two recommendation letters (for PhD)
Copy of passport
How to apply for the Norwegian Government Scholarship for Developing Countries
Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
University admissions portal opens October 1 and closes December 1. Some universities have separate deadlines for international applicants. Submit a complete application before the December deadline.
Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverageFull tuition (free at public universities), living stipend (NOK 151,000-162,000/year), tr…
LevelsMasters/PhD
Frequently asked questions
Citizen of a developing country on the DAC list Admitted to a full-degree Masters or PhD programme at a Norwegian public university English proficiency (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.0+) Meet the specific admission requirements of the chosen university Not already have a degree from a Norwegian institution
No tuition fees at Norwegian public universities Living stipend NOK 151,000-162,000 per year Travel grant (depending on country of origin) Health insurance through Norwegian National Insurance Scheme Access to world-class research facilities No tuition fees even for international students
Online application through the Norwegian university portal Academic transcripts and degree certificates English proficiency certificate Statement of purpose CV/Resume Two recommendation letters (for PhD) Copy of passport
University admissions portal opens October 1 and closes December 1. Some universities have separate deadlines for international applicants.
No — applications for the Norwegian Government Scholarship for Developing Countries are free.