If you are looking for a change of scenery and want to escape city life, crowded places, and air pollution, consider studying in Norway. For students pursuing law studies, the country offers an appealing combination of academic options and natural surroundings.
Law studies require focused training and rigorous analysis. Norway can also appeal to students who value access to nature and a different pace of life.
Students comparing the quality of education and higher education options in Norway should check the current tuition fee rules carefully. At public universities, students from Norway, Switzerland, and EU/EEA countries are exempt from tuition fees. Degree-seeking students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland normally pay tuition fees, which vary by institution and program. Exchange students and doctoral candidates are normally exempt from tuition fees at public institutions. Students considering private universities should check each institution’s fees directly. Students can also explore available scholarships and other funding options.
The cost of living can be significant. For the 2026–2027 academic year, Study in Norway estimates that students need NOK 15,488 per month or NOK 170,368 per year for living costs, excluding additional expenses such as transportation, insurance, visa fees, and any applicable tuition fees.
Below, we highlight three universities in Norway with law study options. Program availability, admission rules, and fees can change, so students should confirm the latest details on each university’s official website.
Top Law Schools in Norway
1. University of Oslo
The Faculty of Law at the University of Oslo is based in Norway’s capital. Founded in 1811, the university is the oldest university in Norway and is often described as a leading university in Norway.
International students can consider English-taught master’s programs such as Information and Communication Technology Law, Maritime Law, and Public International Law. The Information and Communication Technology Law LL.M. carries 90 ECTS credits and is listed as lasting 1½ years. UiO also lists North Sea Energy Law as a separate experience-based, part-time master’s program.
The Faculty of Law is organized into departments and centers that support teaching and research across legal fields.
2. University of Bergen
Established in 1946, the University of Bergen has academic roots in Bergen Museum, which was founded in 1825. The university offers a range of programs in English.
The Faculty of Law offers English-taught courses at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels for students in its law programs and incoming exchange students. Current examples include Human Rights and Welfare Policies, Legal Philosophy, and Introduction to Chinese Civil and Commercial Law. The faculty also offers an LL.M. in EU and EEA Law, a 90-ECTS, full-time program normally completed in 1½ years.
3. UiT – The Arctic University of Norway
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- Programs Offered: Integrated master’s degree in law, LL.M. in the Law of the Sea, Joint Nordic Master’s Programme in Environmental Law, and doctoral program in law
UiT – The Arctic University of Norway describes itself as the world’s northernmost university. Its Faculty of Law offers several legal study options, including programs suitable for international students.
The faculty offers a five-year integrated master’s degree in law. It also offers an LL.M. in the Law of the Sea, a full-time 90-ECTS program taught at the Tromsø campus over three semesters. Students interested in environmental law can consider the two-year Joint Nordic Master’s Programme in Environmental Law, offered with Uppsala University and the University of Eastern Finland.
Applicants to the LL.M. in the Law of the Sea need a relevant 180-ECTS bachelor’s degree and at least 80 ECTS credits in law or a relevant field. Applicants must have a grade average comparable to a Norwegian C. Applicants educated outside the Nordic countries must also document English-language proficiency. The faculty offers a doctoral program in law.
The faculty also conducts legal research. Prospective students should consult the faculty website for its current research groups and projects.
We hope that this article on the best law universities in Norway was helpful. To explore more available programs across Europe, head to the available courses for international students. Also, visit our Study in Norway guide for valuable tips and insights for students aspiring to study in this beautiful country!
