Acting Pro-Rector for Education, Kai Tore Bakke, states that tuition fees have now been significantly reduced and that the new rates are finally confirmed. For example, the tuition fee for the Bachelor’s in Animation and Digital Art has been reduced from 387,000 NOK to 68,500 NOK, and the Master’s in Applied Ecology has gone from 271,000 NOK to 68,500 NOK. You can read more about the rates and what Kai Tore Bakke says about international students here.
Julie Engen Heier, International Policy Officer in the Executive Committee, says: -It’s fantastic that the university is following the lead of others and choosing to lower tuition fees for students coming from outside the EU and EEA! This shows that the University of Inland Norway is committed to welcoming international students and makes it more attractive to a wider range of students. This will help strengthen the academic environment at our faculties and enhance collaboration with international partner schools.
Only the legislative change remains
This change in tuition fees, however, requires a legislative amendment that must be approved by the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget). The Ministry of Education has signaled to INN and other educational institutions to proceed as if this legislative amendment will be passed. The expected amendment will allow educational institutions to set lower fees than today, as universities in recent years have been required to charge fees covering full cost recovery. This included all direct and indirect costs associated with the study programs over time.
Kai Tore Bakke also mentions that the confirmed rates will provide predictability for prospective students now that international admissions are open. According to INN’s records, as of November 18 last year, there were a total of 33 applicants for the international admissions process. This year, there are already 172 applicants.