🇳🇴 Norway — Various Norwegian universities
Norwegian Partnership Programme (NORPART)
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Overall
6
Components
L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5
Level
PG, PhD
Deadline
October–December
Country
🇳🇴 Norway
Coverage
Tuition-free education (all Norwegian public universities), Monthly living stipend through Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund
About Norwegian Partnership Programme (NORPART)
The Norwegian Partnership Programme (NORPART) supports student exchange and mobility between Norwegian universities and partner institutions in developing countries. Norwegian public universities charge no tuition fees for international students, making Norway an attractive study destination. Living costs are supported through the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 79
Coverage
- •Tuition-free education (all Norwegian public universities)
- •Monthly living stipend through Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1.NORPART requires IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component — a moderate threshold. Since Norwegian universities are tuition-free, meeting this IELTS requirement is your main barrier to studying in Norway.
- 2.Norwegian universities often accept applications through their own portals. Each institution may have slightly different English proficiency requirements, so verify directly with your target university.
- 3.Norway's cost of living is high. While tuition is free and some programmes offer stipends, budget carefully and explore additional grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.
Frequently Asked Questions
What IELTS score is needed for studying in Norway under NORPART?
Does Norway charge tuition fees for international students?
Can I apply for NORPART from any country?
आपको विश्वविद्यालय IELTS आवश्यकता पूरा गर्नुहोस्
भर्नाको लागि Band 6.5, 7.0, वा 7.5 मा पुग्न निःशुल्क साप्ताहिक रणनीतिहरू।