Conditions for entitlement to a scholarship
To be and remain eligible for a scholarship, a student must:
- Meet the minimum academic qualifications, including explicitly stated requirements of the master’s programme set by the University of Oslo (UiO).
- Obtain and continuously hold a valid residence permit from UDI.
- Accept enrolment into the international master’s programme provided by the host institution in Norway, and continuously meet the requirements set by UiO for upholding their student status and right to attend the master’s programme.
- Arrive at UiO's campus in Norway and commence their studies in accordance with the Master programme’s schedule.
- Keep the study progression set by UiO for the master’s programme.
- Scholarship may be terminated in case one or more of the above-mentioned conditions are not fulfilled.
Calculation and payment of the scholarship
The scholarship covers costs for students equivalent to the rate set by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund. The student is personally responsible for ensuring that the scholarship payments satisfy their various monetary obligations (housing, fees, etc.) and general living costs. The right to receive the scholarship is for the sole benefit of the student and may not be assigned or otherwise transferred to any third party.
Costs covered:
- Total budget covered for a two-year full degree master’s scholarship is estimated to approximately NOK 300 000.
- The scholarship is calculated to cover ordinary living expenses, including accommodation, meals, personal expenses, daily travel and necessary books and study materials for the duration of 24 months.
- Residence permit and visa costs.
- Start-up grant, paid once, when the student arrives in Norway. The start-up grant is intended to cover part of the deposit in the halls of residence, initial expenses, such as semester fees, household goods and warm clothing. The start-up grant is NOK 10 000.
- A (return) ticket to/from Norway from the airport nearest to the student’s place of residency in home country. For students who cannot pre-finance travel costs, tickets shall be arranged and paid for by the Norwegian host institution.
- Other costs to cover unforeseen expenses (not part of the monthly scholarship paid to the student)
Costs not covered include, but are not necessarily limited to:
- Dependents/children in the home country or in Norway.
- Travel and accident insurance for the journey to and from Norway.
- The cost of shipping extra luggage to Norway.
- Travel to/from home and Norway exceeding one return ticket per year.
Scholarship payment procedure
Until the student has acquired their Norwegian identification number and opened a Norwegian bank account, UiO shall pay out the scholarship to the student via payment checks, cash cards or other appropriate means of payment in use at the institution.
Upon acquisition of the identification number, the student will be required to open a personal bank account with a Norwegian bank and provide the account details to the contact person at UiO. Upon receipt of the student’s Norwegian banking details, the host institution shall make all subsequent payments to the student’s Norwegian bank account.
The Start-up grant shall be paid to the student by UiO upon arrival at the campus in Norway. Subsequent monthly payments will be made by the host institution on the date set by the Institution for such pay-outs.
The amount due in rent for the student’s accommodation may be paid directly from the host institution to the landlord’s designated account until the student has opened a personal Norwegian bank account.
Delays in study progression
If there is risk for delay in the student’s study progression, the student must as soon as possible consult their contact person at UiO on how to avoid delays and regain the required progression. If delay in the study progression occurs, the UiO must notify HK-dir and work together with the student to set up an alternative plan/schedule for com