Location: Norway
Program: Masters
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: 1-2 year
Deadline: March 1, 2025
BI Presidential Scholarships at Norwegian Business School is awarded to applicants with superior academic records admitted to any MSc programme at campus Oslo or campus Bergen.
Norwegian Business School (BI) is a leading institution for business education in Norway. With its main campus in Oslo and additional campuses in Bergen, Stavanger, and Trondheim, BI is one of Europe’s largest business schools. It offers a wide range of programs including bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD degrees, along with executive education. While many undergraduate programs are in Norwegian, BI offers several master’s programs in English, attracting students from over 100 countries. The school is recognized for its focus on business, economics, finance, marketing, and leadership, catering to both Norwegian and international students.
BI Norwegian Business School holds the prestigious “Triple Crown” accreditation from EQUIS, AMBA, and AACSB, a distinction earned by only 1% of business schools worldwide. It is known for its robust research, producing cutting-edge knowledge in areas like economics and management. BI emphasizes global engagement, offering various international programs and exchange opportunities. With a strong reputation for academic excellence and industry relevance, BI is a prominent choice for those pursuing a career in business and management.
Benefits of the Scholarship
Scholarships will cover:
- Full Tuition fee waiver
- Stipend for each semester
- Living Expenses
- Academic Support
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have a minimum overall GPA of ‘A’ on the ECTS scale or the equivalent top-level grade on international grade scales to be considered.
- Students in the 3rd year of the Sivøk programme are eligible to apply.
- Candidates with Norwegian citizenship or international citizenship from EU/EEA/Switzerland.
- Citizens of countries from outside the EU/EEA who are residents of Norway may be eligible, depending on their residency status. Please see list on this webpage to determine eligibility. If you fall in this category, include documentation of residency with your scholarship application letter.
- International applicants (all citizenships) who moved to Norway for their bachelor studies and will complete a bachelor’s degree in Norway (full 180 ECTS) in spring of year of application. International applicants with citizenship from outside the EU/EEA must not have a break in studies between the completion of their bachelor’s degree and the commencement of their master’s degree.
- Candidates admitted to a Master of Science degree programme at campus Oslo or campus Bergen, with the exception of the BI-Luiss Joint Masters in Marketing.
Note
International applicants with citizenship from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland who are not residents of Norway are not eligible for this scholarship.
Selection Criteria
The competition for scholarships is great each year. The scholarship will be award to:
- Applicants who have been admitted to a Master of Science programme and have applied as instructed will be considered.
- Scholarship applications will be considered only if the offer of admission has been accepted.
- BI reserves the right to award scholarships according to institutional priorities which many include prioritizing specific master’s programmes, diversity and gender distribution, or selected partner schools of BI.
- All candidates will be assessed according to the ECTS scale. Applicants with international bachelor’s degrees will have their grades converted to the ECTS scale.
- Academic achievements, GMAT/GRE/CAT scores, extracurricular achievements, and special personal achievements may influence the awards.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
