Several Norwegian universities and programmes accept international applicants without IELTS for the 2026–2027 academic year. This guide explains exactly which situations allow IELTS-free applications, what alternative English proof is accepted, and what the real requirements are, including the important context of Norway’s 2023 tuition fee change and what it means for Global South applicants today.
hD positions in Norway are fully funded, paid employment. Candidates receive a salary of NOK 530,000–580,000 per year, full employment benefits, and zero tuition. Positions are open to all nationalities and advertised year-round. This guide explains exactly how Global South applicants can find, apply for, and secure a funded PhD position in Norway in 2026.
Norway changed its education policy in 2023. Most international students from outside the EU/EEA now pay tuition fees at Norwegian public universities. The flagship Quota Scheme closed in 2016. NORSTIP was cancelled in 2026. If you are researching Norway scholarships in 2026, this guide tells you exactly what is real, what is gone, and what paths remain genuinely open for Global South students.
