Who can get it
Students admitted to full-time study at a university or university college on NOKUT's list of approved institutions, who have somewhere to live and are likely to return home after their studies.
2027–28 intake · Study permit (residence permit for students)
Bangladeshi students apply for a Norwegian study permit online with UDI, pay NOK 5,400, then hand in their documents at the VFS Global Denmark visa centre in Dhaka, because the Embassy of Denmark represents Norway in Bangladesh. You need admission to an approved Norwegian institution, NOK 170,368 for a year of living costs in a Norwegian bank account or your institution's deposit account, money for tuition, and somewhere to live.
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| What you apply for | Study permit (residence permit for students) |
|---|---|
| Who decides | UDI, the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration |
| Where you hand in | VFS Global Denmark visa centre, Dhaka (for the Embassy of Denmark) |
| UDI fee | NOK 5,400 (about BDT 71,700) |
| Embassy and VFS fees | DKK 1,875 + BDT 2,735 |
| Money for living costs | NOK 170,368 a year (about BDT 22.6 lakh) |
| Work | 20 hours a week; full-time in holidays |
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The basics
Norway does not issue a separate "student visa". You apply for a study permit, a residence permit for students, from UDI. If it is granted, UDI asks the embassy to give you an entry visa, usually valid for 30 days, so you can travel and collect your residence card in Norway.
Students admitted to full-time study at a university or university college on NOKUT's list of approved institutions, who have somewhere to live and are likely to return home after their studies.
NOK 170,368 for a full academic year of living costs (NOK 15,488 a month), plus your tuition. The money must sit in a Norwegian bank account or your institution's deposit account, or come from a loan or scholarship.
You register and pay online with UDI, then hand in your documents at VFS Global's Denmark visa centre in Dhaka. The Embassy of Denmark represents Norway and forwards your file to UDI.
Sources: UDI: study permit · UDI: study permit FAQ · Embassy of Denmark: residence permit for Norway. Last verified 10 Nov 2026.
Step by step
Apply to your university in November, get admitted, deposit your tuition and living-cost money, register the study permit with UDI and pay NOK 5,400, then hand in your documents at VFS in Dhaka. UDI decides, and you travel on an entry visa.
Non-EU deadlines are early. The University of Agder, for example, takes applications from 1 November to 1 December for courses starting the next autumn. Check that you meet the entry rules for Bangladesh (HSC plus 1 year of university for a bachelor's).
November–DecemberYour institution must be on NOKUT's list of approved institutions and the course must be full-time. Admission letters for autumn usually arrive in spring.
SpringTransfer the first year's tuition and NOK 170,368 for living costs to your institution's deposit account (or a Norwegian bank account). Your institution sends confirmation that UDI accepts as proof.
After admissionCreate an account in UDI's application portal, fill in the study permit form and pay NOK 5,400. You then receive a signature letter, an application summary and a receipt by email.
As soon as you have the depositPay the Embassy of Denmark's DKK 1,875 fee online, book VFS Global's Denmark visa centre, and hand in your signed signature letter, passport, photo and documents. VFS charges BDT 2,735 and scans your file for the embassy.
Right after registeringUDI decides and the visa centre hands you the decision. If you need a visa to enter Norway, UDI asks the embassy to issue an entry visa, usually valid for 30 days. In Norway, book a police appointment for your residence card.
Before your course startsSources: University of Agder: applicants from Bangladesh · Norway in Bangladesh: residence permit · VFS Global: Denmark visa centre Bangladesh · UDI FAQ. Last verified 10 Nov 2026.
Document checklist
UDI publishes a checklist for each permit type and country; download it when you register, because it is the list the embassy checks. These are the core documents for a Bangladeshi student going to a university or university college.
Two money checks, not one. Your university checks money at admission (the University of Agder asks for a bank statement in your name issued within the last 3 months, or a sponsor's statement and letter). UDI checks again for the permit, and it accepts only money in a Norwegian account or the institution's deposit account, not a Bangladeshi bank statement.
Sources: UDI: study permit · UDI checklists · Embassy of Denmark: residence permit for Norway · University of Agder: Bangladesh. Last verified 10 Nov 2026.
Money and fees
UDI asks for NOK 170,368 for a full academic year of living costs (about BDT 22.6 lakh), plus your tuition. Norwegian public institutions charge students from outside the EU/EEA: the University of Agder's 2027/28 fees run from NOK 49,000 to NOK 139,000 a year, and the University of Oslo's two-year master's from NOK 124,000 to NOK 218,000 a year.
NOK 170,368
NOK 15,488 a month, about BDT 2.06 lakh. For one semester only: NOK 77,440 (autumn) or NOK 92,928 (spring).
+ tuition
Show the tuition is paid, or that the money for it is in the same Norwegian or deposit account. If you pay one semester, show funds for the second.
NOK 235,368
University of Agder Master in International Business (NOK 65,000) plus living costs: about BDT 31.2 lakh.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UDI application fee | NOK 5,400About BDT 71,700 | Paid online when you register. NOK 2,700 if you are under 18. |
| Embassy of Denmark fee | DKK 1,875About BDT 35,100 | Paid online before you hand in at VFS. |
| VFS service fee | BDT 2,735€19 | Charged by VFS Global's Denmark visa centre. |
| Living costs (UDI rule) | NOK 170,368 a yearAbout BDT 22.6 lakh | In a Norwegian bank account or your institution's deposit account, or as a loan or scholarship. |
| Tuition | Set by each institutione.g. NOK 49,000–139,000 a year at the University of Agder | See each university on our Norway universities page. |
| Accommodation | Confirmed in counselling | You need proof of somewhere to live. |
| Air ticket | Confirmed in counselling | Fares change by date and route. |
| Sunrise service | Discuss with your counsellor | Counselling itself is free. |
Taka figures are approximate and change with the exchange rate: NOK at BDT 13.27 (Wise mid-market rate, 10 Nov 2026; Bangladesh Bank does not list NOK) and DKK through the euro at BDT 139.65 (Bangladesh Bank, 10 Nov 2026) and about DKK 7.46 per euro. Sources: UDI: study permit · UDI: fees · VFS Global Bangladesh · University of Agder fees 2027/28 · University of Oslo fees. Last verified 10 Nov 2026.
Timing
The whole route takes most of a year: university applications for an autumn start close in early December of the year before, and UDI aims to answer every applicant before their planned study start. Register with UDI as soon as your money is deposited.
| Stage | When or how long | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| University application | 1 November – 1 DecemberUniversity of Agder, non-EU applicants | Most Norwegian institutions set early deadlines for applicants from outside the EU/EEA; check each one. |
| UDI decision | Before your study startUDI's stated aim | UDI publishes current waiting times on its website; contacting UDI does not speed up a case. |
| Entry visa | Usually valid 30 days | Issued by the embassy at UDI's request; you do not apply for it separately. |
| Residence card | At least 20 working daysafter your police appointment | Book a police appointment after you arrive; the card is posted to you. |
| Renewal | At least 1 month before expiry | You must live in Norway for at least 6 months in total each year. |
For autumn 2027: university applications at institutions such as the University of Agder are open now, from 1 November to 1 December 2026. Start your file this month.
Sources: University of Agder: Bangladesh · UDI: study permit FAQ. Last verified 10 Nov 2026.
After you arrive
You can work up to 20 hours a week during your studies and full-time in the holidays. Your family can apply to join you if you study at a university or university college, and after graduating you can apply for up to one year to look for skilled work.
| Topic | The rule | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time work | 20 hours a weekFull-time in holidays | Remote work counts. You cannot be self-employed, and you cannot start work until the permit is granted. |
| Residence card | Police appointment | Book it after you arrive; the card arrives by post at least 20 working days later. You need it to travel abroad and come back. |
| Family | Can apply | Family immigration is open to students with a study permit for a university or university college. |
| Renewal | 1 month before expiry | Show money again for the next year. Most renewals get an answer within 6 months of handing in. |
| After graduating | Job-seeker permit, up to 1 year | Apply before your study permit expires. You need NOK 28,448 a month (NOK 341,373 a year) of your own money, and you may work full- or part-time while you look for skilled work. |
Sources: UDI: study permit · UDI FAQ · UDI: renewal waiting times · UDI: job seekers. Last verified 10 Nov 2026.
FAQ
Ask a Norway counsellor directly if your question is not here.
WhatsApp 01611878274UDI asks for NOK 170,368 for a full academic year of living costs, about BDT 22.6 lakh, plus your tuition. The money must be in a Norwegian bank account or your institution's deposit account, or come from a student loan or scholarship. A Bangladeshi bank statement alone is not enough for the permit.
You register and pay online with UDI, then hand in your documents at VFS Global's Denmark visa application centre in Dhaka. The Embassy of Denmark represents Norway in Bangladesh and forwards your file to UDI, which decides.
The UDI fee is NOK 5,400 (about BDT 71,700), or NOK 2,700 if you are under 18. The Embassy of Denmark charges DKK 1,875 (about BDT 35,100), paid online, and VFS Global charges BDT 2,735.
Usually not. Norway's entry rules for Bangladesh, as the University of Agder lists them, ask for the Higher Secondary Certificate plus 1 year of university education. For a master's, the University of Agder asks for HSC plus 4 years of university education, with an average equal to a C or better.
It depends on the institution. The University of Agder asks for IELTS Academic 5.0 for a bachelor's and 6.0 for a master's (TOEFL iBT 60 and 80), and does not exempt degrees taught in English in Bangladesh. Many master's programmes elsewhere ask for IELTS 6.5.
Yes, up to 20 hours a week during your studies and full-time in the holidays, once your permit is granted. You cannot be self-employed.
No. Public institutions charge students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland. For 2027/28 the University of Agder charges NOK 49,000–139,000 a year and the University of Oslo NOK 124,000–218,000 a year for a two-year master's.
Yes, if your study permit is for a university or university college. Family members apply for family immigration and must meet their own requirements.
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