University of Bergen Scholarships for International Students

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If you are looking to move to a naturally beautiful, picturesque country to complete your studies, then consider Norway. As well as incredible hiking and skiing opportunities, an appeal of studying in Norway is that there is no tuition fee at their universities!

The University of Bergen is one of Norway’s four ‘established universities’ and is in the country’s second-largest city. Although there are no tuition fees, students are asked to pay a semester fee of around $70. If you still require financial help, the list of University of Bergen scholarships below will help you locate stipend funding and other exciting travel opportunities for the duration of your time at university.

University of Bergen Scholarships

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships at University of Bergen

1. The Erasmus+ Grant

  • Scholarship Amount: a monthly grant of between €250 and €850 for 8-12 months
  • Eligibility Criteria: registered as either a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. student and hold residency in an eligible country
  • Degree Offered: bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD
  • Scholarship Link

Erasmus+ is a longstanding program hosted by the European Commission to assist international students with their studies. They are offering grants to students who wish to study at any Norwegian university for a period during their degree. This means you will be already enrolled at a different university and intend on studying in Norway for a term.

These scholarships at the University of Bergen is open to students enrolling on a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. course and from any subject of study. The amount you receive is fixed and depends on which country you are coming from. If you are intending on studying in a country outside Europe, you are also eligible for a travel grant. To apply, you must contact your home institution’s international student department and voice your interest in the Erasmus+ scholarship.

2. Student Bequests at the University of Bergen

  • Scholarship Amount: 6,000-10,000 NOK
  • Eligibility Criteria: have completed 60 credits at the university and
  • Degree Offered: bachelor’s, master’s, or a vocational program
  • Scholarship Link

This scholarship at the University of Bergen is for current students looking for some financial help. There are three scholarships within these student bequests, each corresponding to different departments. The ‘Frøken Lina Asbjørnsens Stipendiefond’ is granted to talented students in the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. ‘Signy og Ellert Wallendahls Legat’ and the ‘Skipsreder Jacob R. Olsen og hustru Johanne Georgine Olsen legat’ are the other student bequests available. More information about each of the specific programs can be found on the scholarship page.

Postgraduate Scholarships at University of Bergen

1. MA Thesis Scholarships in Islamic Law

  • Scholarship Amount: up to 20,000 NOK
  • Eligibility Criteria: plan to write a master’s thesis in Arabic, law, history, religious studies, anthropology, sociology, or political science,
  • Degree Offered: Master’s
  • Scholarship Link

This is a great opportunity for those who are planning on writing a thesis in Islamic Law at the University of Bergen. Awardees will be granted 20,000 NOK (over 2,000 USD) to help them with their studies.

To acquire this University of Bergen scholarship, you will need to write a letter of motivation, a CV, a description of your thesis topic, a budget/ plan for your expenses. Favor will be given to those who already have some knowledge of Arabic, but it is not essential. You will also need to source a supervisor for your master’s thesis.

2. Mobility Grant for Norwegian Language and Literature

  • Scholarship Amount: A travel grant that varies depending on your home country and 11,299 NOK monthly stipend
  • Eligibility Criteria: chosen Norwegian Language or Norwegian Literature as a topic for dissertation and enrolled in a department of Norwegian/Scandinavian studies
  • Degree Offered: Master’s or PhD
  • Scholarship Link

If you are looking into Norwegian Language or Literature as the topic for a master’s or Ph.D. thesis, then this is a great scholarship for you. This scholarship is offered to students who are currently studying at a university outside Norway but want to visit the country to enhance their studies.

The money is to assist with board and lodging is for between one and three months, you also get your travel to and from Norway covered. If you are awarded this grant, you must submit a report about the fieldwork that you completed.

3. American Scandinavian Foundation Scholarship

  • Scholarship Amount: funds for project-related costs, maintenance requirements, travel costs, money for necessary materials
  • Eligibility Criteria: hold citizenship or permanent residency in America and completed an undergraduate degree
  • Scholarship Link

These University of Bergen scholarships are for students who are looking to pursue research or a project in any Scandinavian country. There are three-month grants for post-graduates available and fellowships available to students wanting to complete a year-long stay.

You must complete an ASF application form to acquire the scholarship. This requires you to define and outline your stay and why is it essential your complete research in Norway/ Scandinavia. You also must have three letters of recommendation and an invite from the university you want to attend to be considered.

4. Fulbright Norwegian Graduate Scholarship

  • Scholarship Amount: 10-month grant (amount not yet specified)
  • Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must have held a B.A/B.S before the beginning of their studies and hold citizenship in the USA
  • Degree Offered: master’s or PhD
  • Scholarship Link

Fulbright provide scholarships to American students looking to study abroad. There are several Fulbright Norway scholarships on offer that provide teaching experiences in Norway. For instance, the American Literature and Culture scholarship provides the opportunity to teach and /or research with the university’s English Department.

The standard Graduate Scholarship offers travel assistance and a monthly stipend. It is open to graduate students from all subjects and preference is given to those who have previous academic success.

 

For more information on the scholarships available at the University of Bergen, visit the Study in Norway website. There are many scholarships and grants on offer to assist with money, experiences, and exchanges.

 

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