Yes, but Tromsø is exactly what a northern lover wants to find: nostalgic, cold city with lovable people, above midnightsun line, a perfect airport and everything more you may think… We are sure we’ll return, not sure too when (argh)

Hi Adam,

I had a few Norwegians on my Masters program as well, so the English programs aren’t specifically geared toward international students only. However, speaking Norwegian is critical in every aspect of life in Norway – not just for the job hunt. I experienced that our class was mostly divided into international students vs. Norwegian students in the first days, so speaking Norwegian will definitely make it easier for you to get to know people and make friends.

Also, after living in Norway for 4 years now, I can only say that you won’t fully understand Norwegian culture and habits until you understand and speak the language. It might appear from the outside that Norwegians all speak English very well and although that is the case for the most part, you’ll find that Norwegians will open up to you a lot more if you speak Norwegian.

Hope that helps!

Hi! I actually found my job through the university as I started out as a student before becoming a full-time employee. When it comes to links, though, check out finn.no and jobbnorge.no. One thing to note, however, is that I would never have gotten the job if it weren’t for my knowledge of Norwegian, so if you haven’t yet, start learning the language asap. Hope that helps! 🙂