Undergraduate
The level of exigence of Norway’s education system is known worldwide and students look for this destination specially for their postgraduate studies.
International students look often for this destination for their master studies, but you can find some English-taught undergraduate options in this amazing country.
Norway has 9 universities, 8 university colleges and 5 scientific colleges offering state education to both Norwegians and international students.
Masters
When students look for Norway as a destination, often they are looking for a postgraduate opportunity. Masters are particularly popular among international students not just because there is a wide variety of English-taught programs but because they feel welcomed and equal to local students.
Norwegian masters have the duration of 2 years and will concede the total of 120 ECTS credits and all students are required to complete an independently researched dissertation to complete this level of study. Combining theory, through lectures and seminars with practice with workshops and tutorials, the Norwegian masters offer the best learning opportunities to the students.
The most common type of masters in Norway will be Master of Science (MSc), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Law (LLM) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil).
Bachelors are the first cycle of higher education in Norway and have a duration of 3 years, but there are still some universities offering the pre-bologna system of 4 years or 5 with an integrated master.
The most common type of Bachelors in Norway will be the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and the Bachelor of Sciences (BSc).
Undergraduate
Masters
Undergraduate
Requirements can vary regarding the school and the course chosen, however there are some requirements that every student must fill when applying:
Masters
Requirements can vary regarding the school and the course chosen, however there are some requirements that every student must fill when applying:
Undergraduate
Norway’s universities application deadline can vary a lot from institution to institution but the main dates to consider will be:
1st March for August intake
1st November for January intake (not very common)
Masters
Although the main deadline date to consider when applying to a Norwegian university is 1st March it is always important to individually check with each university because it can vary a lot.
Language and Summer Courses
Although is not a popular destination for this type of courses, if you are interested in learning Norwegian or English in Norway please contact us!