Costs for Studying at OIBC


 

Tuition

At present tuition is NOK 14 000,- for Year 1 (NOK 7000,-/semester). Tuition for Year 2 may vary from area of concentration to area of concentration. More information on this will be given during Year 1. 


 

Books and Study Materials

It is estimated that students should expect to use approximately NOK 3000 for books and study materials (Year 1). For Year 2, costs for books and study materials may vary from area of concentration to area of concentration. More information on this will be given during Year 1. For example, students majoring in media may be encouraged to have their own laptop computer, while music students may should have their own musical instrument, as well as expenses in connection with internships and praxis. In addition, there may be expenses for trips etc.


 

Living Expenses

Students must demonstrate having sufficient living expenses for the school year, including food, housing, monthly transportation, and pocket money. This may came either through own funds, scholarships, loans and/or in combination with part-time work.

Permanent Norwegian residents (and other who may be eligible) may qualify for financial aid (loans/grants) thought the Norwegian Educational Loan Fund (Statens lånekasse for utdanning; www.lånekassen.no).

For foreign students, please see more information on the requirements of Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) for documenting finances for the period of studying. Foreign students will be allowed to work part-time outside regular school hours (up to 20 hours/week) and full-time during vacations and holidays). Foreign applicants may show sufficient funds in one of the following ways, or by a combination of these:

  1. Own funds of NOK 91 000,- in his or her own account in a Norwegian bank (for foreign applicants residing in Norway)

  2. Own funds of NOK 91 000,- deposited into the school´s guarantee account (for foreign applicants residing outside Norway and who do not have his/her own bank account in a Norwegian bank)

  3. A current work offer from a registered company in Norway (greater Oslo area) for part-time work (maximum 20 hrs/wk, except for holidays and vacations) with a salary equal to NOK 91 000,- plus approximately 20 000,- for estimated taxes. Work offers should be documented by a work offer on a company stationary, stamped and signed. In addition, the employer and applicant must also fill out UDI´s form for applying for a temporary work permit.In addition, approximately NOK 45 000 is required to show for pocket money etc. See UDI´s description of this process.