Self-owned foundation
BI Norwegian Business School is a self-owned, not-for-profit foundation whose sole focus is education and research. Any profit will be used to strengthen BI’s research and learning environment in accordance with the objectives of the school.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for our study programmes are published on the individual programme pages when a programme is open for applications. Fees are also available here on the tuition fees page. The tuition fee is stated per academic year, while invoicing takes place per semester. Tuition fees are adjusted annually in line with the rate of inflation.
Included in the tuition fee
Tuition fees include lectures and standard examination fees. Re-sit fees are not included. Relevant course literature, support materials, and any course excursions are additional costs.
Programmes with modules or trips abroad or in hotels in Norway
Travel and accommodation expenses will be in addition to the regular tuition fees and will be invoiced directly by the tour operator, regardless of whether the trip is mandatory or not.
Internal applicants
Internal applicants will be invoiced a reduced tuition fee for the Master of Science. Internal applicants are applicants with a minimum of 120 credits (ECTS) from BI Norwegian Business School. The 120 credits must be passed before the master's programme starts.
International citizens from outside the EU/EEC and Switzerland
According to Norwegian legislation, the tuition fee for full-time students at BI is 30% higher for those from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland. This does not apply to exchange students from our partner institutions. There are also other groups that may be eligible for an exemption from this surcharge under specific regulations. Read more to determine if you qualify and how to apply.
Estimated living expenses
If you need a visa to study in Norway, you must provide documentation that you have sufficient means to cover your living expenses. This requirement, listed in a monthly amount, is provided by UDI and updated annually. See UDI’s pages for more information.
Re-sit fee
The examination fee for the first exam attempt is typically included in the tuition fee. Re-sit examinations are subject to a fee if there is no documentation of a legitimate absence from a previous exam by the specified deadlines or failure to withdraw from a prior exam by the specified deadlines.
The re-sit fee is paid separately and is currently NOK 319 per credit (ECTS) for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Student Welfare Organisations
In addition to tuition fees, all full-time students are obligated to pay a membership fee to The Student Welfare Organisation at your place of study (your invoice will include this).
Part-time students can choose to pay a membership to the Student Welfare Organisation:
- Read about the Student Welfare Organisation in Oslo (SiO)
- Read about the Student Welfare Organisation in Bergen (SAMMEN)
Disclaimer
BI Norwegian Business School reserves the right to make changes to tuition fees.