MBBS in Norway for Indian Students: Fees and NMC Rules

MBBS in Norway is not free for Indian students and is not taught in English. Since autumn 2023, Norwegian universities charge non-EU students tuition, which for medicine runs from about NOK 351,000 to NOK 569,000 a year (roughly ₹35 lakh to ₹57 lakh). Medicine is taught in Norwegian, so the degree does not meet NMC rules for practising in India.

Key Takeaways

• Language: MBBS in Norway is taught in Norwegian at all four universities. You need Norwegian at about B2 level and an English test before you can apply.

• Fees: non-EU students admitted from autumn 2023 pay tuition. For 2026-27, medicine costs NOK 569,000 a year at the University of Oslo, NOK 528,650 at NTNU and NOK 351,000 at UiT The Arctic University of Norway.

• Eligibility: an Indian Class 12 certificate is not enough on its own. Norway also asks for at least one year (60 ECTS) of university study.

• India: the NMC requires a foreign medical degree taught in English, so a Norwegian medical degree cannot lead to a licence to practise in India.

• Scholarships: the universities state that they offer no scholarships covering tuition for international students.

Can Indian Students Study MBBS in Norway?

Indian students can study MBBS in Norway only after meeting three extra conditions: a year of university study after Class 12, Norwegian at about B2 level, and an English test. Norway's national admissions service says an Indian school certificate (CBSE, ISC or a state board) does not give eligibility on its own, as shown on the Samordna opptak page for India. After that, applicants compete on grade points for a limited number of places.

Medical Universities in Norway

Medical universities in Norway are four public universities that award the cand.med. degree, a single six-year programme that leads to authorisation as a doctor. The number of places comes from each university's programme page. Medical schools worldwide are listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).

Together that is roughly 860 places a year across Norway, for which Norwegian school leavers also compete.

MBBS in Norway: Language of Instruction

MBBS in Norway is taught in Norwegian. The University of Bergen lists the teaching language as Norwegian, and UiT describes its programme as mainly Norwegian, with only the seventh semester run in English as an international semester. No Norwegian university offers the full medical degree in English.

MBBS in Norway Fees for Indian Students

MBBS in Norway fees apply to all non-EU students admitted from autumn 2023 onwards. From 1 August 2026, universities may charge less than the full cost, and UiT reduced its fee, while the University of Oslo did not. The figures below are for 2026-27, converted at the European Central Bank rate of 29 September 2026 (1 NOK = about ₹10).

Sources: University of Oslo fee table, NTNU tuition fees and UiT admission. At the University of Oslo the full year's fee is paid upfront. Over six years, tuition alone comes to roughly ₹2.1 crore at UiT and ₹3.4 crore at the University of Oslo.

The University of Oslo states that it does not offer scholarships that cover tuition fees, and NTNU and UiB say the same. Fee exemptions exist only for people with close ties to Norway, such as permanent residence.

MBBS in Norway Eligibility for Indian Students

MBBS in Norway eligibility for an Indian applicant, according to Samordna opptak and the universities, includes:

• School plus university study: Class 12 plus at least one year (60 ECTS) of study at a recognised university.

• Norwegian: about B2 level, for example a pass in the Bergenstesten (Test in Norwegian, higher level) or the national Norwegian test at B2 in all four parts.

• English: a test such as IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL iBT 60.

• Science subjects: mathematics, physics and chemistry at the levels set by the universities, for example Mathematics R1, Physics 1 and Chemistry 1 and 2 at NTNU.

• Police certificate: required for medicine at the University of Oslo and NTNU.

How Admission to Medicine in Norway Works

Admission to medicine in Norway runs through Samordna opptak (NUCAS), the national admissions service. There is no entrance exam; applicants are ranked on grade points.

1. Complete a year of university study after Class 12 and learn Norwegian to B2.

2. Apply on samordnaopptak.no. In the 2026 cycle the main deadline was 15 April, with some groups applying by 1 March, and results came out on 20 July, according to the NUCAS deadlines page.

3. Compete on points. In 2025 the cut-off in the ordinary quota was 69.6 points at the University of Oslo and 68.5 at NTNU Trondheim.

4. Pay tuition and apply for a study permit from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).

MBBS in Norway Course Duration and Structure

MBBS in Norway takes six years. The cand.med. is a single 360 ECTS professional programme, not a bachelor's followed by a master's. After graduating, doctors are authorised by the Norwegian Directorate of Health (Helsedirektoratet) and usually start LIS1, the first stage of specialist training, as a paid job in a hospital and a municipality, according to Helsedirektoratet.

Cost of Living in Norway for Medical Students

The cost of living in Norway for a study permit is set each year. For 2026-27, a student must show NOK 170,368 for the year, on top of tuition, according to the University of Oslo. That is about ₹17 lakh a year, so tuition and living costs together come to roughly ₹52 lakh to ₹74 lakh a year.

Is MBBS from Norway Valid in India?

MBBS from Norway is not valid for practising in India. The NMC's Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021 require a foreign medical degree of at least 54 months with a 12-month internship in the same foreign institution and "medium of instructions in English". A Norwegian cand.med. is taught in Norwegian, so it fails the English-medium condition. A Norwegian graduate cannot register as a doctor in India, though the degree is fully recognised in Norway and the EU.

Better Options for Indian Students Who Want to Study Medicine in Europe

Better options for Indian students are English-taught medical degrees in Europe that meet NMC rules and cost a fraction of Norwegian fees. Our partner universities in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia and Romania charge roughly ₹8 lakh to ₹26 lakh a year in tuition. Compare them on our tuition fees page and read how much you need to show in our guide to proof of funds for MBBS in Europe.

Conclusion

MBBS in Norway is a strong degree for someone who wants to live and work in Norway, but it is taught in Norwegian, needs a year of university study plus B2 Norwegian to apply, costs about ₹35 lakh to ₹57 lakh a year in tuition, and cannot be used to practise in India. For an Indian student who wants a European medical degree and the option to return home, an English-taught programme at one of our partner universities is the practical route.

Sources

• World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS)

• Samordna opptak (NUCAS), requirements for applicants with Indian education

• Samordna opptak, Norwegian and English language requirements

• University of Oslo, tuition fee table

• NTNU, tuition fees

• UiT The Arctic University of Norway, admission and fees

• Norwegian Directorate of Health, LIS1

• National Medical Commission, information for students studying abroad