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Norwegian culture & language

Norwegian culture

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:

Language skills opens doors

It is often possible to work in Norway without acquiring knowledge of Norwegian, as English is the working language at many research institutions.

You may also be able to get along in everyday life using only English, as most Norwegians are reasonably fluent. However, you will in general find that learning Norwegian will help you integrate more easily

Language tuition is mandatory for obtaining a permanent residence permit. If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA and you wish to apply for a permanent residence permit after living in Norway for a period of five years, please note that you will have to complete 300 hours of language training.