We are keen to attract outstanding international students and researchers and can offer them the opportunity to take part in top-notch research activities in Norway. A wide range of nationalities are already represented in Norwegian research centres, and in 2025, about 41 % of all Norwegian doctorates were awarded to international candidates.
Norway spends around 1.8 % of GDP on research and development. Arctic research, climate change and renewable energy are among the areas where Norwegian research enjoys international acclaim. Norway is taking part in Horizon 2020, the world’s largest research and innovation programme, on an equal footing with the EU member states. Since South Korea also is an associate member of Horizon Europe since 2025, there should be new opportunities for Norwegian and South Korean researchers to collaborate. International researchers may also be eligible for funding through the Norwegian Research Council if they cooperate with Norwegian researcher.
There is a high level of education, social trust and gender equality in Norway. Technology use is widespread, and there is close cooperation between the business sector, the authorities and research institutions.
For more information about research in Norway, contact the Research Council of Norway.
For more information about opportunities in Horizon Europe, see Horizon Europe - Research and innovation - European Commission and Horizon Europe – Korea-EU Research Centre.
For more information about Ph.D. positions in Norway, see the web portal Jobbnorge.no.