BI Norwegian Business School

BI Norwegian Business School is Norway's largest business school and one of the leading schools in Europe, founded in 1943. BI holds the prestigious triple international accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA) and is strong in business, finance and business analytics.

The main Oslo campus is modern and high-tech; instruction is in English in an international setting, with strong links to business.

BI Norwegian Business School is your match if:

• school graduates targeting Business who see studying abroad as a deliberate career step;
• undergraduates looking to transfer, and bachelor’s graduates applying for a master’s in their field;
• applicants choosing a university for a specific career: business, finance and business Analytics are the strong areas of BI Norwegian Business School;
• students who value an international environment and teaching in English, Norwegian.

BI - a leading business school in Europe:

• Triple accreditation: EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA
• The largest business school in Norway
• Strong in finance and business analytics

BI's modern main campus in Oslo has high-tech facilities and links to business.

BI specializes in business:

• Business & Management
• Finance
• Business Analytics
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship

Admission is based on your diploma and IELTS/TOEFL.

The standard admission route to BI Norwegian Business School for international students looks like this:

1. Choose a program (9–12 months ahead). Decide on the field — business, finance and business Analytics — and the level: bachelor’s or master’s. Programs differ in requirements, deadlines and fees.
2. Language certificate. Yes, Norway offers English-taught programs, especially at the master's level and in business schools.
3. Application. Applications are submitted online; once reviewed, the university sends an offer — with it you can plan finances and housing.
4. Student visa and relocation. After the offer, a student visa or residence permit for Norway is arranged. We handle this stage end to end.

After 11 years of school. Not directly: GSU rules require a year of university at home (11+1). Master programs accept diplomas directly.

• Passport
• Diploma/degree & transcript
• IELTS/TOEFL certificate
• Motivation letter

Exact requirements - in a consultation.

A private business school; tuition applies. You see tuition, required extras and scholarship options before the application.

Country benchmark for Norway. The cost of living is high - factor it into your budget. We'll help you plan.

Scholarships and grants. Not anymore: since 2023 non-EU students pay roughly €8,000-20,000 a year depending on the program.

When planning the budget, add housing, insurance, visa fees and flights on top of tuition; we map the full route before the application.

Oslo is a modern but expensive city; we'll help you plan a budget and housing.

Upon arrival, the first tasks are registration, a bank account and a transport card — every student gets our step-by-step checklist.

The strong fields of BI Norwegian Business School are business, finance and business Analytics. As at most universities in Norway, students have access to a career centre, job fairs and internships — use them from the first semesters: hands-on experience is decisive for the first job.

An alternative track is further study: a bachelor’s degree earned in Norway opens master’s programs worldwide, and a master’s strengthens your position on the job market.