Time2win:


So Norway all the way?

mrcodebreaker:


Well as for ranking, yes their schools aren't so high in the world university rankings. Norway is not a strong manufacturing or research country compared to other countries in Europe and Asia. They are majorly into oil and gas (lng) production. Then I think Fisheries. Going there for anything other than an oil and gas related course I am not so sure. Yes its one of the most beautiful countries in the world, def in top 10, but don't know what their tourist number count is, I'm sure you can google it. Just think of your plans after school and in my opinion since you want to be in tourism, take the language seriously when you get there.

StillSlim:
Hi All,
I am helping out a family member who is going to study in Norway. She has already been granted admission for an MSc programme and now require to transfer the living costs into the student bank account.

My questions are:
1. Once transferred, is the money readily accessible when she gets to Norway?
2. Can she decide to transfer it into another account or take out as much as she wants etc?
3. or even pay it back if part of it was a loan?
Or do restrictions on accessing the money apply.

Answers from anyone that has lived in Norway and has been through this process are welcome.
Thanks in advance for the help.

mrcodebreaker:


It takes like 2 weeks after registration for the money to be sent to you (according to what uis said, her uni might be diff) There is a limit to the transfer from the student account. I can speak for stavanger which is like 10k nok a week to be transferred to another norwegian account. I dont think you can transfer internationally from that student account (not so sure) because you cannot pay for stuff online with the card internationally or locally. But plenty restrictions with the student account just to ensure you are using that money for your upkeep in norway alone. maybe as you said having another norwegian account, transferring to it and then sending it back to naija can be a way but gradually because of the student account transfer limit. Anyone who lent her money should be patient.

StillSlim:
Hi All,
I am helping out a family member who is going to study in Norway. She has already been granted admission for an MSc programme and now require to transfer the living costs into the student bank account.

My questions are:
1. Once transferred, is the money readily accessible when she gets to Norway?
2. Can she decide to transfer it into another account or take out as much as she wants etc?
3. or even pay it back if part of it was a loan?
Or do restrictions on accessing the money apply.

Answers from anyone that has lived in Norway and has been through this process are welcome.
Thanks in advance for the help.

mrcodebreaker:
Guys I read somewhere that after 3 years you get your PR. So basically your 2 year masters counts in the 3 years and also the 1 year job search visa counts as well.

So after that 3 years (Study visa + Job seeker visa) you get your PR? Is that correct?

Also, How long after PR can one get citizenship?

Thank you

olujastro:

She'll get the money transferred back to her account around September ending, depending on how fast she completes her police registration and opening of bank account.

They will take house rents for August and September.
Afterwards she can do whatever she wants with the full balance. No restrictions whatsoever on how you use your money.

mrcodebreaker:


It takes like 2 weeks after registration for the money to be sent to you (according to what uis said, her uni might be diff) There is a limit to the transfer from the student account. I can speak for stavanger which is like 10k nok a week to be transferred to another norwegian account. I dont think you can transfer internationally from that student account (not so sure) because you cannot pay for stuff online with the card internationally or locally. But plenty restrictions with the student account just to ensure you are using that money for your upkeep in norway alone. maybe as you said having another norwegian account, transferring to it and then sending it back to naija can be a way but gradually because of the student account transfer limit. Anyone who lent her money should be patient.

Uchboggy:
. The kind of confidence you speak with ehhhh, one would think you’re speaking from experience.

It takes over a month at least for the funds to be available. Like @olujastro said , it depends on how fast you finish your police registration and get you Social security number then open a bank account, mine got ready in October (3months)

And again, there is no restriction when the funds get to your account, you can send any amount to any account anywhere you like

Cc @stillslim

Uchboggy:
. The kind of confidence you speak with ehhhh, one would think you’re speaking from experience.

It takes over a month at least for the funds to be available. Like @olujastro said , it depends on how fast you finish your police registration and get you Social security number then open a bank account, mine got ready in October (3months)

And again, there is no restriction when the funds get to your account, you can send any amount to any account anywhere you like

Cc @stillslim

StillSlim:
Again thank you for the valuable info. Do you know if it is quite easy to get part time work in Bergen? I know the language is important. Do you have any website you would recommend for jobs?

Uchboggy:
I really don’t know, I have not lived in Bergen before but where I live is a smaller city and it was almost impossible to get a partime student job finn.no is my only recommendation

GoodGod25:
@OOlu: Be specific about ur question . What exactly do u want to know about Norway, sch, work, living? I've been around here couple of yrs.

Olupapparazy1:
Is der any site to get a job in Norway?

StillSlim:


Thanks for the prompt response. that's very useful to know. It's with Bergen University she gained admission.
I noticed no flights go direct from Lagos, would you have any recommendations on the best way to fly there?

Uchboggy:
. The kind of confidence you speak with ehhhh, one would think you’re speaking from experience.

It takes over a month at least for the funds to be available. Like @olujastro said , it depends on how fast you finish your police registration and get you Social security number then open a bank account, mine got ready in October (3months)

And again, there is no restriction when the funds get to your account, you can send any amount to any account anywhere you like

Cc @stillslim

Earthling:
Hi guys, It good to be part of this forum. I just moved to Oslo, Norway & I recently work and live there. Are there Nigerians in Oslo? Nigerians in the house who live in Oslo please make yourselves known. It seems there's a deep resentment for Nigerians in this country. Do you guys also think so?

olujastro:

She'll get the money transferred back to her account around September ending, depending on how fast she completes her police registration and opening of bank account.

They will take house rents for August and September.
Afterwards she can do whatever she wants with the full balance. No restrictions whatsoever on how you use your money.

StillSlim:


Thanks for the prompt response. that's very useful to know. It's with Bergen University she gained admission.
I noticed no flights go direct from Lagos, would you have any recommendations on the best way to fly there?