- Please see current rates for the 2027/2028 academic year. The rates for 2027/2028 apply to all paying students, regardless of whether they are currently in their first, second, or third year of study
- Rates for all study programmes, including Norwegian taught study programmes, can be found by switching to the Norwegian version of the page
- The University of Agder does not offer any scholarships for 2027/2028
Payment details
Students with citizenship from outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland must send two different payments to the University of Agder:
- Tuition fee
- Deposit of funds for living expenses
Both payments are paid through Flywire (https://uia.flywire.com). Select "Tuition fee" or "Deposit for living costs" in the drop down menu in the payment process.
It will not be possible to pay in installments.
Deadline for students with admission in February is 10 March
If you are a student with citizenship from outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland, and you did not receive the payment information, please contact us here.
The tuition fee will be exchanged to NOK through Flywire.
We recommend that the deposit is also paid in NOK to ensure that the amount paid is correct. If you pay in a currency other than NOK, the bank will convert it. However, fluctuations in exchange rates may mean that the amount we receive is not sufficient. We recommend paying a little extra in relation to the converted amount. You will get the excess back when we transfer the deposit.
Exemptions from paying tuition fees
Some applicants can apply for an exemption from paying tuition fees based on residence in Norway or other close connections to Norway.
Deposit of funds for living expenses
The current cost of living is set to 170 368 NOK
(the amount is updated every year in March)
Study permit
When applying for your study permit, you must document your ability to finance your living expenses in Norway for a whole academic year.
Students without a Norwegian bank account in their own name must deposit the amount in an account that the Univerity of Agder will open for this purpose.
Payments are made through Flywire (https://uia.flywire.com). Select "Deposit for living costs" in the drop down menu in the payment process.
Once the payment has been registered in UiA's account, you will receive a Confirmation Letter to be uploaded to your study permit application.
Reimbursement of deposit
Once you open a Norwegian bank account, your deposit can be transferred back to you.
Follow these steps to get your deposit back:
- Once you have arrived in Norway you have to register at the local police station. UiA will book this appointment for you.
- After the police appointment, you will receive a National ID or D-number by post.
- With this number you can open a personal bank account in a Norwegian bank of your choice. Remember to bring your passport and Study Permit when opening your account.
- When you have activated your new account, you must bring your passport and a copy of your Bank Account Contract to Global Lounge at UiA.
- Any deposit transfer amount sent to UiA (minus any bank charges) will then be transferred to your Norwegian bank account.
It will take some time to get the deposit back after arrival, so please make sure to have access to sufficient funds for the first few months. Generally cash is not used in Norway, so bring Bank Cards. However, if you bring cash, please remember to only bring Norwegian kroner (NOK) as currency. Other currencies are not accepted. Visa and Mastercard is widely accepted. Check with your bank if your card is valid in Norway.
BankAxept card (cash card)
While waiting for your bank account to be set up, you can request a BankAxept card (cash card). Read more about this here.
Please note that when you apply to renew your study permit, you will have to document your ability to finance your cost of living for the following year. Read more at the UDI webpage.
Declined study permit / withdrawing from studies
Applicants who have not received a response to their study permit application by 1 September, must unfortunately withdraw their application for admission and receive a refund of their tuition fee and deposit.
The same applies if you choose to withdraw from your studies before 1 September.
The university will refund the tuition fee and the funds for your living expenses to the bank account specified in the form. Please note that all refunds will be made in NOK. This means that the amount you receive will be subject to the exchange rate between NOK and your country’s currency, in addition to any fees your bank charges for international transfers.
Information for active students
Payment deadline for active students is 1 September.
Check the current rates before making your payment.