Norwegian institutions of higher education are open to applications from qualified students from around the world. Over 9,000 foreign nationals are currently enrolled at this level of the educational system. International students may apply for admissions to a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. There are three categories of international student: self-financing degree students, exchange students and students participating in various fellowship programmes. Eligibility for exchange and fellowship programmes is usually determined on the basis of national and regional bilateral agreements and fulfilment of quota requirements.

The Norwegian Government, through the International Scholarship Section (IS) of the Norwegian Council for Research, offers a pool of scholarships for advanced students and young researchers. The Government Scholarship application form, as well as a list of Norwegian Institutions of Higher Education and Research, can be downloaded from the web site of the International Scholarship Section (http://www.rcn.no/is).

Full details of arts training courses offered in Norway may be found in the listings but here is a quick-reference guide:-

Universities – Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim;

Tertiary Colleges – Bergen School of Architecture ; Oslo School of Architecture

Tertiary Colleges – Agder University College; Bergen National Academy of The Arts ; Bergen University College ; National College of Art, Oslo ; Oslo University College;

Sámi allskuvla (Sámi College); Sogn and Fjordane University College; Stord/Haugesund University College; Telemark University College; Tromsø University College; Volda University College.

Tertiary Colleges – National College of Ballet and Dance (affiliated with National College of Art, Oslo); Norwegian Ballet College;

Non-Tertiary Colleges – Bårdar Dance Academy

Tertiary Colleges – University of Stavanger

Tertiary Colleges – Bergen National Academy of The Arts;

National College of Art and Design (affiliated with the National College of Art, Oslo); Oslo University College; Telemark University College

Universities – University of Bergen; University of Oslo

Tertiary Colleges – Agder University College; National College of Ballet and Dance (affiliated with the National College of Art, Oslo); Norwegian Ballet College; University of Stavanger; Stord/Haugesund University College;

Colleges – Ole Bull Academy; Bårdar Dance Academy

Tertiary Colleges – Akershus University College; Bergen National Academy of The Arts

Universities – University of Bergen; University of Oslo; Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim;

Tertiary Colleges – Agder University College; Bergen University College; National College of Theatre (affiliated with the National College of Art, Oslo);

(Sámi College); University of Stavanger; Telemark University College; Tromsø University College

Universities – Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim;

Tertiary Colleges – Lillehammer University College;

Non-Tertiary Colleges – Nordic Institute for Stage and Studio

Universities – Trondheim Academy of Art (Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim);

Tertiary Colleges – Bergen National Academy of The Arts; National College of Fine Arts (affiliated with the National College of Art, Oslo)

Tertiary Colleges – Stord/Haugesund University College

Universities – University of Oslo;

Tertiary Colleges – Stord/Haugesund University College;

Sámi allskuvla (Sámi College)

Tertiary Colleges – Bergen National Academy of The Arts; Oslo College of Commerce

Universities – Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim; University of Bergen; University of Oslo; University of Tromsø;

Tertiary Colleges –Bodø University College; Lillehammer University College; University of Stavanger; Telemark University College

Tertiary Colleges – Bergen National Academy of The Arts; Oslo College of Commerce

Universities – Trøndelag Conservatory of Music (Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim); Grieg Academy of Music (University of Bergen); University of Oslo; Tertiary Colleges – Bergen University College; Norwegian Academy of Music;

Sámi allskuvla (Sámic College); Sogn and Fjordane University College; University of Stavanger; Stord/Haugesund University College; Volda University College;

Non-Tertiary Colleges – Agder University College; Barratt-Due’s Institute of Music; Music Instrument Academy; Ole Bull Academy ; Tromsø University College

Tertiary Colleges – Sogn and Fjordane University College

Tertiary Colleges – National College of Opera (affiliated with the National College of Art, Oslo)

Tertiary Colleges – Bergen National Academy of The Arts; National College of Art, Oslo

Tertiary Colleges – Østfold University College

Tertiary Colleges – National College of Theatre (affiliated with the National College of Art, Oslo); Østfold University College;

Non-Tertiary Colleges – Nordic Institute for Stage and Studio