Varsity Admission In Norway

Varsity Admission In Norway

Degrees in Norway :

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral or Ph.D. degree

Language Proficiency :

If applying for a course taught in Norwegian or for general acceptance into an institution, applicants outside of the Nordic countries must meet one of the following requirements:

a. Successfully passed 'Norwegian as a second language' from upper secondary school or

b. Successfully passed Level 3 in Norwegian at a university or

c. Successfully passed one-year study in Norwegian language and society for foreign students from a university college or

d. successfully passed test in Norwegian at higher level 'Bergenstesten' with a minimum score of 450

Where the language of instruction is English, you require IELTS band score 5.5 to 6.0 or TOEFL CBT scores 213 or iBT score 79 to 80

Expenses in Norway :

Tuition Fees in $US

1. Generally, universities and state university colleges do not charge tuition fees. It is true for all levels, including Undergraduate, Masters & Ph.D. programmes. This also applies for foreign students. However, certain programmes/courses may have fees. Private institutions normally do charge tuition fees

2. In this case, students will have to pay semester fee of $US 51 to 101 each semester. In order to take an exam this fee will have to be paid in full.

Living & Other Expense in $US

The average university student's budget is approximately $US 1339 per month for one academic year. This amount should cover most monthly expenses such as housing, food, clothing, study material, books, transport and social activities etc.

Jobs in Norway :

A student may work part-time for up to 20 hours per week when a work permit is granted. An application for a work permit should be accompanied by a statement from the institution confirming that the work will not affect the study progress. A letter from the employer stating that the student has a job offer must also be submitted.
Students are normally allowed to work full time during semester breaks.
Please note that the majority of institutions do not have on-campus work study schemes, and foreign students will have to compete on the regular job market.
Applications for a work permit may be submitted to the local police station in Norway
Jobs in Norway

1. The job areas are: Cafe, Bar, Summer Job, Seasonal Job, Industrial Sector, Health Sector, Fishing industry, Shop, Cleaner, Management, Computing, NGO, Sales, Call Center, Travel, Restaurant, Internships & Volunteer

2. Average wages: Students can earn from $US 7 to $US 22

How to Apply to The University :

Check with the departments to see if there is a closing date for your application.
You should write directly to the Institution's Admission Office for detailed application information and forms.
You can also download application form from university website.
Some universities have an on-line application facility.
Admission Office will inform you about the documentation, translation, and visa requirements.
You should start at least one year in advance to compile the necessary information and documentation.
The decision of the institution is usually announced within approximately six to eight months of the application deadline.
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