At a glance
What a student from Maharashtra needs to know before deciding — clearly and honestly.
The education
English-taught master's at public universities; strong in energy, marine and environmental sciences.
The true cost
Tuition fees were introduced for non-EU students in 2023; living costs are very high. Budget carefully.
Safety & visa
Check the latest MEA advisory before you travel. A 1-year job-seeker permit follows graduation.
Top universities
A selection of universities popular with Maharashtra students, with indicative tuition.
After you graduate
Post-study work rights are the most important factor — and the most likely to change. Here is the position as of today.
After you complete your studies, you can apply for a job-seeker residence permit to stay and look for relevant work, subject to UDI conditions.
Immigration rules, eligibility and salary thresholds change frequently and without notice. Always verify the latest official guidance before you apply, and never treat any figure here as a guarantee of future entitlement.
- Stay and look for relevant work after your studies
- Apply for a job-seeker residence permit
- Subject to UDI conditions
Visa, work & money rules
The official rules behind your visa, work, family and budget planning. Rules change often, so confirm each point on the official government or university website before you apply.
Visa & permit fees
The study residence permit fee is NOK 5,400.
Work while studying
You can work up to 20 hours a week during term time and full-time during holidays, subject to your permit conditions.
Proof of funds
You must document funds of NOK 15,488 per month (NOK 170,368 per year, 2026 rate). This is a visa requirement, separate from actual living costs.
ROI calculator
Enter your own numbers to see total investment and an indicative payback period. This is a guide only — not financial advice.
Norway — Master's ROI
Indicative · based on today's assumptions
Figures are indicative only and vary with fees, salaries, exchange rates and visa rules. Treat this as one data point — not conclusive evidence or financial advice.
Safety snapshot
Based on Ministry of External Affairs guidance — always check the latest official advisory before you travel.
Check the latest MEA advisory
Check the latest guidance from the Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassy of India in Oslo before you travel and during your stay, and register on MADAD (madad.gov.in). Living costs are very high.
Emergency contacts
Dial 112. MEA helpline: 1800 11 3090.
Register with the embassy
Register at madad.gov.in on arrival so the nearest Indian Mission can reach you in an emergency.
Food, culture & community
What to expect day-to-day — and how to feel at home far from home, as a student from Maharashtra.
Food & groceries
Indian groceries in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim. English is widely spoken.
The Maharashtra community
Smaller Indian student community; close-knit gatherings around festivals.
Maha-Alumni Connect lets you speak with students from your own district who studied at these very universities.
Compare Norway with other destinations.
See the same degree across countries, or check the latest safety guidance before you commit.