Norwegian Language and Culture: NOK 148,250

The Norwegian Language and Culture course (2027-2028) costs NOK 148,250

This is how we have calculated the price

Subsistence Guarantee from Students outside the EU/EEA Area

Students outside the EU/EEA area are required to document a financial subsistence guarantee, amounting to 140 percent of the "room-and-board minimum fee" as a condition to be granted a residence permit to attend a folk high school in Norway.

For all students from outside the EU/EEA area the required guarantee amount for the coming full school year will be NOK 138,607.

Further information may be found on the website of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in the section "Folk high schools": [ https://www.udi.no/skal-soke/studier1/][1] [1]: https://www.udi.no/skal-soke/studier1/

Students from the other Nordic countries, EU/EEA countries and Ukrainian refugees with collective protection

Students from the other Nordic countries, EU/EEA countries and Ukrainian refugees with collective protection, are on an equal basis with Norwegian students.

For students from inside the EU/EEA area (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Rumania) the requirement for a subsistence guarantee does not apply, but you have to register.

Please see information for students from the EU/EEA on the UDI's website: https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/residence-under-the-eueeu-regulations/student-who-are-eueea-national/?resetguide=1

What are you paying for?

The total cost consists of an enrollment fee, accommodation and meals, course-related expenses, shared costs, and a refundable deposit.

• The enrollment fee (NOK 2,900) is paid when you accept your place at the school.
• The course fee (NOK 26,550) covers materials, equipment, books, excursions, study trips, and other course-related expenses. The course fee is based on estimated costs and will be adjusted, if necessary, at the end of the school year.
• Board and lodging (NOK 102,300) covers accommodation, all meals provided by the school, and a share of the costs of cleaning and maintaining common areas.
• Shared costs (NOK 16,500) cover joint activities and services, including common school trips, travel insurance, cultural events organized by the school, the school photo, laundry facilities, photocopying, internet access, and other shared expenses.
• In addition, a refundable deposit of NOK 2,000 is paid together with the first invoice. The deposit will be refunded at the end of the school year, provided that your room key is returned and the room passes the final inspection.

Additional expenses

• You must set aside some pocket money , both at school and on the study trips. With an average consumption, you need about NOK 2,500 a month

Adapted diet

• gluten-free: NOK 11,000
• lactose/dairy-free: NOK 6,000
• vegan: NOK 11,000
• other diets: contact the school

NB! There is no extra cost for vegetarian food.

Payment plan

• The first invoice must be paid on 15 August. It costs NOK 6,000
• The second payment is on 1 September
• The last 8 payments are made on the 15th of each month
• If you have paid a subsistence guarantee in advance, the payments will be deducted from the subsistence guarantee

Interrupted school year

If you withdraw your application less than ten days before the start of the school year, a cancellation fee of NOK 6,000 will apply..

Students who withdraw after the start of the school year are liable for school fees covering the following six weeks. This applies regardless of the reason for withdrawal. For the 2027-2028 school year, the fee is NOK 19,400.

Scholarships and grants

Fana folkehøgskule does not have any scholarships or grants available for international students.