King Harald V completed 4 years of studies at the military academies of Norway (Cavalry Command School, Higher War College).

In 1955 he graduated from Oslo Katedralskole. In the same year, he enrolled at the University of Oslo, but instead studied at the Cavalry Command School in Trandum (1955-56), followed by studies at the Higher War College (1957-59). During this period, he served as deputy commandant at the Cavalry Recruit School in Trandum.

After completing his compulsory service, he studied at Balliol College, Oxford University, from 1960 to 1962, where he completed studies in social sciences, history, and economics.