List of Tuition Free Universities in Norway

I just want to share this piece of information with you, valuable information in Education, Admission and Scholarships. This information is meant for students who wish to study abroad, Norway to be specific.

This composition has information about Tuition Free Universities in Norway. Tuition in these schools are free for students from developing countries and you only have to take care of your living expenses.

A site that specifically deals with study in Norway information, Studyinnorway.no says:

Norwegian universities and state university colleges as a rule do not charge tuition fees for international students. However, students will need to pay a semester fee of NOK 300-600 ($50-100) each semester.

This is applicable for all levels, including undergraduate studies, Masters programmes and Ph.D. programmes. Note that some state universities and university colleges may have tuition fees for a few specialized programmes. Typically these programmes are at the Masters level.

Most private institutions have tuition fees for all their programmes and courses. But the fees are usually significantly lower than those of comparable studies in most other countries. Also, foreign students don’t pay higher tuition fees than Norwegian students.

Cost of Studying in Norway: You should take into consideration that living expenses in Norway are higher than in many other countries.  Living expenses would amount to 89.000 NOK ($15,000) per year.

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What is the Major difference between this Examination Bodies (SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, GMAT)

You may be familiar with these abbreviations; if you are also like me I was trying to find the link and balance between this examination bodies and here is what I want to share with you

SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, GMAT are internationally recognized and used by universities to accept students for various courses: both Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs. They require knowledge of English. 

SAT
SAT means Scholastic Aptitude Tests and Scholastic Assessment Tests.
It is pronounced as S-A-T. It is used by the US colleges and universities for students, who graduated from the school and who intend to continue their education at a higher education institution to pursue their Bachelor (undergraduate degree).
SAT is of two types: SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests.
The Reasoning Test: measures critical reading, math, and writing, whereas the Subject Test measures knowledge and skills of specific subjects, while SAT Subject Tests is required just for specific programs and courses. 
It is just like JAMB in Nigeria which means Joint Admissions & Matriculation Board

For more information visit: www.collegeboard.com 

TOEFL 
TOEFL means Test of English as a Foreign Language.
It is the most taken and recognized test for nonnative speakers of English.
It is required by most US institutions; it measures the student's ability to write; read; and communicate in English Language in college and university settings. It is also used by colleges, universities and scholarship agencies to access students for accepting to a university. 

There used to be several types of TOEFL: Paper Based, Computer Based and Internet Based. Currently Paper Based and Internet Based (iBT) options are available. If you are taking TOEFL in Armenia, only iBT will be available. It costs US$150. 

For more information visit: www.ets.org. 

GRE 
GRE means General Records Examinations. It is used to assess students before accepting to various Master programs (graduate degree) worldwide. 
There are two types of the test: General Test and Subject Tests.
General Test measures verbal reasoning; quantitative reasoning; and critical thinking and analytical writing skills.
While Subject Tests measure students' knowledge & skills on eight specific subjects. 
For more information visit: www.ets.org.
IELTS 
IELTS means International English Language Testing Service.
The major difference between TOEFL and IELTS is that TOEFL is American and IELTS is British. However, both of them are designed for nonnative speakers. IELTS is required by higher education institutions and various programs in UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. IELTS measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking - for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication. 

Usually International students can take either TOEFL or IELTS, but some institutions can have strict rules. For example, you cannot be granted a student visa in Australia without an IELTS score, TOEFL is not accepted. 

For more information visit: www.ielts.org. 

GMAT 
GMAT means Graduate Management Admission Test. It is used to assess student’s knowledge and skills applying for advanced study in business and management. 
It consists of a quantitative section, a verbal section, and an analytical writing assessment. 

For more information visit: www.mba.com/