Italian energy-engineering student spent 6 months at an Oslo offshore-wind firm
Result: Contributed to feasibility analysis for a North Sea wind project; offered a graduate-programme placement
🇳🇴 Norway
Erasmus+ Internships and Mobility Programs in Oslo
Piktalent organises Erasmus+ internships and mobility programs in Oslo, Norway for higher-education institutions, VET providers and individual students. Each placement includes a vetted host company, accommodation, insurance and on-site coordination. Oslo is Norway's capital and the country's main finance, energy and design hub, with Piktalent placements across Equinor (the country's largest oil and renewables company), the Oslo Stock Exchange ecosystem and a fast-growing climate-tech and design community.
In short
- Location
- Oslo, Norway
- Programmes
- Erasmus+ KA131, KA171, VET, HEI, BIP, job shadowing
- Duration
- 2 weeks – 12 months
- Includes
- Placement, accommodation, insurance, 24/7 support
Cost of living for interns in Oslo
Premium costTypical monthly intern budget in Oslo based on Piktalent-arranged shared accommodation. Figures are indicative and updated against current placements; Final pricing is confirmed with your proposal.
- Room
- €750–1,100/mo
- Daily expenses
- €600–850/mo
- Total monthly
- €1,350–1,950/mo
- Erasmus+ grant
- Erasmus+ grant covers part of monthly cost of living; top-up usual.
What Piktalent delivers in Oslo
Every mobility programme in Oslo is fully managed end-to-end — so coordinators at sending institutions can focus on academic outcomes while we handle logistics, compliance and on-the-ground support.
Accommodation
Vetted, safe housing in Oslo within commuting distance of the workplace — typically shared apartments or student residences.
Insurance
Travel and liability insurance covering the full mobility period, aligned with Erasmus+ requirements.
24/7 support
Local coordination team in Oslo plus a 24/7 emergency line throughout the placement.
Host company matching
Placement matched to the participant's field of study and learning objectives across our Oslo host network.
Mentoring & orientation
Airport transfer, city orientation and weekly check-ins with the on-site coordinator in Oslo.
Documentation
Learning agreements, mid-term and final reports, Europass certificates and all paperwork required by the sending institution.
Mobility programmes
Erasmus+ mobility programmes we run in Oslo
Piktalent delivers every major Erasmus+ mobility programme type in Oslo — for institutions sending interns to Norway. Pick the format that fits your accreditation and budget; we handle the rest.
Also available to individual students
À la carte support services in Oslo
Accommodation
Vetted housing close to the host company in Oslo — apartments, residences or host families.
Insurance
Health, accident and liability cover compliant with Erasmus+ and host-country requirements.
Visa & documentation
Guidance on visas, residence permits and host-country paperwork for non-EU participants.
Language courses
Pre-departure and on-site language training to speed up workplace integration in Oslo.
TEFL — Teach English Abroad
Accredited TEFL certification — open enrolment, no internship required.
Internship job portal
Browse and apply directly to open internship positions in Oslo and across Europe & the USA.
Why Oslo for internships and mobility programs
Oslo's working culture is flat, consensus-driven and outdoor-oriented in classic Norwegian fashion. International interns typically live in central Oslo or in Grünerløkka. The cost of living is extremely high — but stipends typically reflect this. Workdays end at 16:00 and weekends fill with hiking in Nordmarka forest, skiing at Holmenkollen or fjord cruises along the Oslofjord.
Economy
Oslo is a key economic hub in Norway, attracting international companies and offering an internship market that spans early-stage startups, established SMEs and multinational employers.
Key sectors
Active host-company sectors in Oslo: tech, business, finance, startups, sustainability. Each Erasmus+ internship is matched to the participant's field of study.
International environment
English is the working language in most international placements in Oslo. Teams are typically multinational, and incoming Erasmus+ participants integrate alongside an established alumni network.
Headquarters of Equinor — major global oil-and-gas and offshore-wind operator
Major Nordic finance hub (Oslo Stock Exchange, DNB, Norges Bank)
Fast-growing climate-tech and clean-energy ecosystem
Strong design and architecture scene (Snøhetta, MAD architects)
Working English universal in finance, energy and tech; Norwegian useful for daily life
Spectacular fjord-side setting with year-round outdoor culture
Available internship fields in Oslo
Piktalent offers Erasmus+ internships in Oslo across the fields below. Each link opens a dedicated page with host-company examples, durations and learning outcomes.
How an Erasmus+ internship in Oslo works
Four steps from first brief to final report. Plan twelve weeks of lead time for a quality mobility programme in Oslo.
- 1
Brief & matching
Share participant profiles, dates and target field. Piktalent matches each intern to a vetted host company in Oslo.
- 2
Learning Agreement & paperwork
We co-sign the Erasmus+ Learning Agreement, issue insurance and confirm the mobility programme details with the sending institution.
- 3
Pre-arrival & accommodation
Vetted accommodation in Oslo is booked before arrival; pre-departure briefing covers culture, transport and emergency contacts.
- 4
On-site support & reporting
Local team in Oslo runs check-ins, monitors the internship and delivers final reports plus Europass Mobility documents.
Internship examples in Oslo
Recent placements managed by Piktalent in Oslo.
Who is Oslo best for?
Oslo works particularly well for the participant profiles below. If your sending institution matches one of these, we typically have host capacity within 2–4 weeks.
- 1HEI students in energy engineering (oil-and-gas, offshore wind)
- 2Finance, sustainable-finance and ESG-investment students
- 3Design, architecture and urban-planning students
- 4Erasmus+ participants prioritising paid Nordic stipends
Frequently asked questions about internships in Oslo
Other cities in Norway
Compare Oslo with other Piktalent destinations in Norway.
Related cities by sector
Other Piktalent destinations with overlapping host-company sectors to Oslo — useful when comparing cost, language and lead time across the same field.
From the blog — Oslo & Norway
Plan your internship program in Oslo
Tell us your sector, dates and group size — we'll send a tailored proposal for Oslo within 48 hours.