Education in Norway. Study in Norway - education abroad system
Education in Norway
Every year more and more foreign students come to Norway to study at local educational institutions. What are the advantages of education in Norway?
- The Norwegian diploma is highly regarded all over the world;
- Opportunity to study for free at universities in Norway;
- Acceptable cost of living, food and medical care (all of this is managed by student organizations at Norwegian universities);
- Opportunity to complete a paid internship in Norway and abroad.
Higher education in Norway
To enter a Norwegian university, you do not need to take entrance exams - educational institutions hold a school certificate competition. But future applicants must be fluent in English (this must be documented by providing a certificate with the results of the TOEFL / IELTS test).
You can get higher education in Norway at universities and public colleges. Universities are essentially research centers, and colleges pay great attention to in-depth study of subjects related to the future profession..
Education in universities is conducted in Norwegian, which can be learned for free in courses at educational institutions. The courses (their duration is 2 semesters) teach not only the language, but also the history, culture, traditions, political and social life of the Norwegian society.
Those wishing to study in English and subsequently work at an international level, it is advisable to enroll in the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration or the Norwegian School of Management.
Online education
You can get education in Norway online, thanks to Internet technologies: lectures, seminars and exams are carried out electronically. Distance learning students receive the same knowledge as full-time students. They log into their account by entering a username and password, where they have access to:
- Video lectures;
- Educational materials;
- Contacts of teachers and classmates;
- Technical Support Center.
Work while studying
During their studies, foreign students have the right to work no more than 20 hours a week, having received a work permit for this..
Business education.
If you wish, you can enroll in a business school. MBA education can be obtained in 2 years or 11 months (it all depends on the chosen program). For example, you can enroll in “Handelshoyskolen BI” in Oslo.
Since business schools are private educational institutions, education in them is paid (approximately $ 15,000 for the entire course).
Having received a Norwegian diploma, you can become a teacher, cultural figure, civil servant, doctor, scientist ... And most importantly, you can easily find a job abroad.