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There are a few art academies in Norway. They usually has a open studio day where you can visit the academy, meet students and see what they are working on. They also has a student exchange possibilities with other international academies.

The universities and most university colleges are run by the Norwegian state, and studying at these institutions is free of charge. However this is due to change for non-EU citizen from Autumn 2023, so check this out. To study can be a great opportunity to further develop your art practice and establish a new network. There are also a number of private institutions offering various courses within the arts. If you’re a Norwegian citizen (or depending upon residency permit) you can apply for a study loan and scholarship at Norwegian State Educational Fund (Lånekassen) 

If you have higher education from abroad you may apply for approval and recognition of it at NOKUT. Be aware of the requirements for pursuing higher education in Norway; most classes at a BA level are given in Norwegian and require proficiency in both Norwegian and English. Check out the general requirements at https://www.samordnaopptak.no/info/english/

Oslo National Academy of the Arts

http://khio.no/en/

  • Art and Craft: BA and MFA program with specialization in Textile, Print and Drawing, Ceramics, Metal and Jewellery.

  • MFA in Art and Public Space

  • Academy of Fine Arts: BA and MFA

  • Design: BA in graphic design and illustration, BA in fashion design and costume design, BA in interior architecture and furniture design, MA in design.

Faculty for Fine Art, Music and Design, University of Bergen

https://kmd.uib.no/en

  • Fine Arts: BA and MFA. Specialization in Photography, Printmaking, Ceramics, Painting and drawing, New media, Performance/Timebased Art, Sculpture and installation and Textiles.

  • MA in Curatorial Practice.

  • Design: BA and MA in Design. Specialization in Furniture Design, Spatial Design/Interior, Architecture and Visual Communication.

  • Postgraduate Teacher Training (PPU) one year study for teachingin Music Performance, and for Artists and Designers.

Trondheim Academy of Fine Art

https://www.kit.ntnu.no

  • BA and MFA in Fine Arts.

Tromsø Academy of Contemporary Art and Creative Writing

http://www.kunstakademietitromso.no

  • BA in Contemporary art,

  • MA in Contemporary art.

OsloMet

https://www.oslomet.no/en/study/study-programmes?q=&field=43

A number of courses at BA and MA level, as well as continuing education courses in art, art teaching and design. Some of the courses in English, check the link.

Høgskolen i Volda

https://www.hivolda.no/en/

BA in Art and Craft and Animation.

filmkunstskole In Kabelvåg, Lofoten

https://lofotenkunstfilm.no

  • BA in moving images. Admission based on material submitted.


Art schools, “preschools”

For some, the art schools’ functions as pre-schools to the art academies, in order to build an portfolio. These schools have tuition fees and for most of them you can apply for a study loan and scholarship from Lånekassen (if you meet their requirements). Below you’ll find a selection of art schools in Norway: