Why and how much do I document?
Applicants with citizenship from outside EU/EEA must document in their application that they have sufficient funds to cover the cost of living in Norway for one semester/one year.
Cost of living in Norway
To be granted a residence permit in Norway as a non-EU/EEA citizen the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) requires that you show documentation that you have enough money to live on while studying in Norway.
You must document the following amount
- You are staying for the autumn semester 2025 only: NOK 75 845
- You are staying for two semesters (2025/2026) or longer: NOK 166 859
- You are staying for the spring semester 2026 only: NOK 91 014
You must upload one of the following documents to Søknadsweb
- Official confirmation of funding issued by your home institution.
- Bank statement in your name which shows sufficient funding (in a currency equivalent to the amount listed below).
- Official signed letter or confirmation that you will receive a scholarship, grant or a student loan for your studies abroad.
- Letter from your parents confirming your relationship and stating the financial support for your exchange period in Norway. You must also attach a bank statement in their name.
All the documentation must be issued in English in order to be considered for exchange.
You do not have to document sufficient funding if you are applying for
- Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility
- The Short-term Psychology Programme