Factsheet

Norway - Quick Facts & Figures

Capital	Oslo
Language	Norwegian, Sami
Population	5.3 million
International students	23,000
Academic Year	September - June
Currency	Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Calling Code	+47
Time zone	GMT+1

Norway also has a large economy. This makes for great internship and graduate job opportunities. English is so widely spoken that, in places like Oslo and Bergen, it’s possible to find a job even without knowing Norwegian.

The economy is also diverse. This means that studies and opportunities are widespread, from the fuel industry, to tech, to the arts, Norway has it all.

Aside from studying, Norway is also a nature lover’s paradise, with forests, mountains and, of course, the fjords. In winter, you can even see the Northern Lights. Norwegians also love to eat fresh. Freshly caught fish and fresh fruit and vegetables are the norm. Norway’s beauty comes from its location. It borders Sweden to the south, Finland to the south-east and Russia to the east as well as the Atlantic and the Norwegian Sea.

Norway has something to offer many international students. This guide tells you all you need to know.