Want to study in Norway as an international?
Posted date: 07 Jan 2022
Norway's thriving economy, out-of-this-world level of life, and stunning fjords are frequently in the headlines. You don't have to be a fan of Vikings or the Northern Lights to desire to study in Norway as an international student. Every year, roughly 14,000 international students arrive, adding to the country's relatively modest national population of 5.2 million.
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard that Norway boasts a standard of living that few can equal. Of course, everyone's living standards vary, but if gender equality, free education and healthcare, a low crime rate, and a higher-than-average median income sound like qualifying characteristics, Norway should be at the top of your list. What they say about higher education in Norway being free to all, regardless of background, is TRUE. However, living expenditures are extremely costly and may exceed the tuition you are paying elsewhere. Norway is a country that is committed to higher education in order to enhance its community and the world, which is both reassuring and humbling. Because Norway is a member of the EU, all of its higher education institutions adhere to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). This allows you to effortlessly transfer your credits and prerequisites from other countries, taking some of the stress off of studying abroad. The comparability of educational quality is also regulated, as Norway rigorously adheres to the Bologna Process. Norway's higher education system is structured similarly to that of most European universities, with Bachelor's (undergraduate), Master's (graduate), and PhD (doctorate) degrees.
Bachelor’s degree: Obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Norway will grant you the same accreditation as thousands of other universities throughout the world. The distinction, of course, is in the amount of time spent learning. Aside from free tuition and gender equality, many opt to study in Norway because they connect with the country and can thus study more efficiently and effectively. However, there are handful Bachelor's degree programmes that are taught entirely in English.
Master’s degree: Have you already completed your undergrad and want to advance your career? Or are you simply anticipating, you eager beaver? In contrast to the limited number of Bachelor's degrees taught in English, there are hundreds of Master's courses available. Obtaining a Master's degree in Norway is similar to the process in most other countries. Lectures, active workshops, seminars, and hands-on research are all part of the courses. You will be required to deliver your dissertation to the university at the end of your study. This will be explored individually and could be a topic of your choice or one relevant to your studies as determined by your university.
PhD: Norway is constantly looking for talented overseas PhD applicants. There are approximately 50 English courses available. The programmes available are rigorously organized and often last 3-4 years. The majority of the programmes are made up of both independent and cooperative research. Again, tuition is free for PhD studies, and most come with a fairly good wage. Most PhD programmes in Norway require five years of higher education. Some colleges will make an exemption if you completed a one-year Master's degree.
Overall, if you discover a course that fits for you and a university that you enjoy, you will learn as much as or more than at any other university.
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