Information & Assistance

Living in Norway

Important topics we think are interesting for you when moving to Norway and settling in are easily browsed in this section.

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Norwegian culture & language

Is the Norwegian culture really different from what you're used too? You might wonder what's specific to Norwegian culture, but Norwegians are not that different from other Europeans. Usually a couple of aspects are mentioned when Norwegians thinks about themselves as a cultural distinct group. Read more

Accommodation

Finding suitable accommodation during your stay in Norway may take time and effort on your part. Keep in mind that there are many possibilities. We advise you to start your search for housing as soon as your plans for a research stay have become definite. Read more

Banking

If you have a Norwegian employer or if you are staying in Norway, you will probably need a Norwegian bank account, especially if your stay exceeds six months. Access to a Norwegian bank account will enable you to receive salary payments and handle your finances. Read more

Family

Norway is considered to be a family-friendly country. Relatively generous child and parental benefits and childcare provision make it easier to combine a career with children. Read more

Arrival to Norway

All you need to know about visa requirements when moving to Norway. Read more

Health

Norwegian health policy aims to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their personal finances and where they live, has access to good health and care services of equal standard

Working in Norway

Moving to a different country is a big decision to make, but there are many advantages to working and living in Norway as a researcher. Coming to work in Norway can be a good career move and may improve your work-life balance. This is something to take into consideration if you have to choose between different locations.

Hands-on help

The EURAXESS centres in Norway provides practical support to researchers relocating for work. If you know where you will be going contact them directly:

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Work Permit

If you wish to come to Norway to work, you will need a residence permit. Check here for required regulations for your country and/or country of origin. Read more

Career & working

In Norway, the atmosphere in the workplace is quite informal, and employees are generally able to communicate directly with their superiors due to a flat structure. Even when there is a clear hierarchy, it is not necessarily evident in the workplace on a daily basis. Read more

Taxation/salaries

Information about taxation and salaries in Norway is available here. Read more

Unemployment

Information about unemployment benefits is available here. Read more

Pension rights

As a general rule you must have been a member of the National Insurance Scheme for three years to be entitled to pension rights in Norway. Read more

Recognition of diplomas

There are two types of recognition in Norway: general recognition and specific recognition. Both involve assessment of foreign qualifications against Norwegian higher education qualifications. Read more

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

Most of the research institutions in Norway have adopted an IPR policy. Links to the IPR policies of a few institutions are available here

Research job opportunities

There are several channels you should use in order to get an overview of vacant positions in Norway. The EURAXESS Job portal is a good place to start, but you should also look for vacancies directly on the research institutions’ websites. Read more

Research & Funding Opportunities

In Norway, public R&D funding is either allocated directly to the research institutions or channelled through funding agencies. In addition, it is the research institutions that directly advertise project-related researcher positions, including doctoral and post-doctoral positions. Read more

Leaving Norway

There are many good reasons to conduct a research stay abroad. In this section you will find relevant onfrirmation and tips.

Get help from a EURAXESS Centre to prepare your move abroad:

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Go abroad as early as you can

According to historian and associate professor, Eirinn Larsen,

those embarking on a research career should travel out into the

world as early as possible, at the master’s level if possible,

and certainly as part of a Ph.D.

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Living in Norway

If you know which institution you will be moving to you can also:

Norwegian culture & language

Accommodation

Banking

Family

Arrival to Norway

Health

Working in Norway

Hands-on help

Work Permit

Career & working

Taxation/salaries

Unemployment

Pension rights

Recognition of diplomas

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

Research job opportunities

Research & Funding Opportunities

Leaving Norway

Get help from a EURAXESS Centre to prepare your move abroad:

Departure conditions/formalities

Job Opportunities

Funding Opportunities

Go abroad as early as you can