Here are the study programs with the highest admission requirements in Norway
Every year, thousands of Norwegian students wait anxiously to hear if they have been accepted into their first-choice program. Now, the list of the most popular and most difficult study programs in the country is ready for 2026.
To get into the most sought-after programs, very high grades from upper secondary school are required. Many of the most popular courses of study are found at the large universities in Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim.
Among the programs requiring the highest scores, we often find medicine, psychology, and certain technological subjects. These programs have a limited number of spots, which makes the competition among applicants extremely high every year.
Experts point out that the interest in higher education remains high in Norway. Many students choose fields of study that they believe will provide good job opportunities in the future, especially within health and technology.
Even though grade requirements are high, there are many paths to the goal. Students who do not get into their first choice right away can often improve their grades or consider other studies that can provide relevant expertise later on.