How much money must I show to meet the Norway student visa financial requirement for the 2026-2027 academic year?
For the 2026-2027 academic year, students must show at least NOK 170,368 per year or NOK 15,488 per month for living costs, plus tuition if applicable and a place to live. Funds can come from loans, grants or your own savings. Check the official UDI page for the latest figures.
The Norway student visa criteria depend on your course, university, nationality and length of stay. You need admission to an approved institution, full-time study, enough money to support yourself and a place to live, and the financial figure for 2026-2027 is below.
Financial Requirement and Typical Costs
| Expense | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| Living expenses required (2026-2027) | NOK 170,368 per year (approx INR 17.09 L) |
| Monthly living cost | NOK 15,488 (approx INR 1.55 L) |
| Semester fee | Around NOK 1,000 (approx INR 10,030) per semester |
| Tuition, public universities | NOK 80,000 to 250,000 (approx INR 8.02 to 25.08 L) |
| Tuition, private universities | NOK 100,000 to 300,000 (approx INR 10.03 to 30.09 L) |
Documents That Show Your Funds
| Financial document | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Bank statement | Available funds |
| Education loan approval | Approved student funding |
| Scholarship or grant letter | Financial support |
| University deposit account proof | Money placed with the institution |
| Tuition payment proof | That required tuition has been paid |
| Part-time job offer, where accepted | May help show available income |
UDI states that the money may come from student loans, grants, your own funds or certain other accepted sources, and the exact documents depend on your situation. Even with parental help, you are still expected to meet the requirement yourself. These figures apply to 2026-2027, so check the official UDI page for the 2027 or 2028 intake figure.
My Advice
Keep every document consistent with your application and show clearly where the money comes from. Plan for the whole period of study rather than the first few months, and confirm the latest figure on the official UDI page before you submit.
Cash income, business income or no ITR?
See whether your funds and documents will pass the visa check.
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