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There are hundreds of scholarships, bursaries and grant schemes on offer for students who need extra support to pay for their UK course.

Many institutions offer their own scholarships and bursaries, and you can check the university’s website for more information.

All scholarships have application requirements, for example, they may only be available for a specific course or for students from certain countries.

You can find information on scholarships and how to apply for them on the Study UK website.

Funding opportunities: Norway

If you are a Norwegian student who would like to study abroad in the UK, you may be eligilbe for a loan or a grant from the State Educational Loan Fund of Norway (Lånekassen).

You have two main options to apply for funding from Lånekassen:

  1. an exchange programme which counts towards your degree programme in Norway, or
  2. a full degree programme (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate) which is equivalent to a degree-level programme in Norway.

To find out more about the terms and conditions that apply, and about the application process and deadlines, visit the relevant pages on the Lånekassen website.

For general information on student mobilities, please refer to the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills.

For further information on student mobility and support during your studies in the UK, you can contact the Association for Norwegian Students Abroad (ANSA).