Lånekassen and language courses abroad
SIOC decision-support summary for Norwegian students. Lånekassen is the authority and makes the eligibility decision.
Current language-course route
- Support is linked to preparation for eligible study abroad.
- Current guidance for short language courses states at least 4 weeks and 15 teaching hours per week.
- The course is generally taken in the country of the main study, outside Scandinavia.
- This specific route does not apply to English-language study.
Always verify your exact course and situation directly with Lånekassen before relying on funding.
Official source: Lånekassen — Språkkurs (checked 9 August 2026).