Student deposit account for international degree students

Please read the following conditions carefully before transferring funds:

• Only students admitted to UiT may use the deposit account.
• The transfer must be made in your own name exactly as it appears in your passport.
• No interest is paid on deposited funds.
• Your bank may charge transfer fees or commissions.
• After arrival in Norway, you must provide Samskipnaden with your Norwegian address and bank account number as soon as possible.

🏠 Already living in Norway?

If you already live in Norway and have a Norwegian bank account, you will normally not need to use the student deposit account.

If you do not yet have a Norwegian bank account, you may use the deposit account when applying to renew or extend your residence permit.

The required amount is determined by the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) and may change from year to year.

Required deposit amounts

• NOK 170,368 – Full academic year (Autumn + Spring)
• NOK 77,440 – Autumn Semester 2026
• NOK 92,928 – Spring Semester 2027

• You must have received admission to UiT.
• The transfer must be made in your own name.
• Make sure the full required amount arrives in Norway.
• If your bank transfers funds in EUR or USD, ensure that the final amount received equals the required amount in NOK.
• Provide your bank with the correct IBAN and SWIFT/BIC details.

Bank details

International bank transfers can take from several days to a few weeks, depending on your country's banking system.

Once the funds have arrived, Samskipnaden will issue a Confirmation of Deposit and email it to you.

If the funds have arrived but you have not received the confirmation, please contact:

📧 okonomi@samskipnaden.no

💵 Bring some Norwegian kroner (NOK)

Exchange your money into Norwegian kroner (NOK) in your home country or at Oslo Gardermoen Airport before travelling to your final destination in Norway.

You may need cash for transportation and small expenses during your first days in Norway.

💳 Bring an international debit or credit card

Make sure your bank card can be used in Norway and for international transactions.

Most shops and services in Norway accept international debit and credit cards.

After arrival, you can order a Danske Bank Prepaid Card to access the money in your deposit account.

• One-time fee: NOK 200
• Can be used in shops and ATMs.
• Can be used at terminals displaying BankAxept.
• Samskipnaden does not accept cash or cheques.

More information will be provided during the orientation programme.

📧 prepaid.card@samskipnaden.no

If you are unable to begin your studies at UiT, you may request a refund of your deposit.

How to request a refund

Send your request to:

📧 okonomi@samskipnaden.no

Include all relevant banking details.

For Norwegian bank accounts

• Bank account number

For foreign bank accounts with IBAN

• IBAN
• SWIFT/BIC

For accounts without IBAN

• Name and address of the bank
• Your name and address
• Account number
• SWIFT code
• Routing number (for US and Canadian banks)
• Preferred currency (EUR, USD or CAD)

Refunds cannot be processed in Russian rubles.