



NORAM partner school program
NORAM partners with select universities and colleges to make higher education in North America more accessible and affordable for Norwegian students.
The partnership program aims to provide access to high-quality educational institutions without requiring students to take on significant loans from Lånekassen (the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund).
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Most of our partner schools:
• Waive the application fee
• Waive the TOEFL and SAT/ACT requirements as long as students have a grade of 4 or higher from videregående skole (high school).
• Award scholarships to Norwegian students
• Offer sophomore standing, allowing students to finish their bachelor’s degree in three years
• All partner schools allow students to apply using the NORAM application form. Some require additional online forms.
We strive to simplify the application process for students. To achieve this, we offer the opportunity to apply to up to three of our partner schools for free, using just one form.
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The NORAM undergraduate application requires:
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Completed NORAM application form
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Signed and stamped copies of transcripts/diplomas in both English and Norwegian
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Preliminary statement of financial support from Lånekassen
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Passport copy
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Two letters of recommendation
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Personal statement
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University preference list
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Once students have gathered their documentation, they submit their materials directly to NORAM. We review the application to ensure it is valid and complete before submitting it in PDF format to the selected schools.
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NORAM offers:
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We promote our partner schools through education fairs, school visits, in-person and virtual advising sessions, printed marketing materials, our website, and social media.
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As Norway's only EducationUSA advising center, we connect with numerous students weekly, helping them find the best educational fit based on their individual needs.
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We welcome collaboration on recruitment events, including webinars, joint outreach to Norwegian high schools, or hosting information sessions at our Oslo office when schools visit.
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Our digital outreach initiatives include engaging efforts like the Instagram takeover series.
NORAM is not an agent, and we can never guarantee any number of applications to our partner schools.
To become a NORAM partner school, we ask for an annual partnership fee of USD 850 to help support our activities in promoting educational opportunities between North America and Norway. Partnerships are renewed every fall for the following academic year.
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Any questions may be directed to kristina@noram.no