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Discover the Opportunities to Study Abroad in Nordic Countries

Students who seek to study abroad have now a plethora of options in North America, South America, Asia and Europe. Almost all northern European countries have opened their doors to international students by restructuring their existing infrastructure and courses of study. The phrase Nordic countries stands for the countries like Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland and Iceland as well. In this article, well make an attempt to discover international education scenario in Norway, Sweden and Finland.<br />
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 Various Norwegian educational institutions are nowadays delivering much more importance to international education with above 170 master level programs being offered in English. Norway also abides by the guidelines of European higher education. As a result, students continuing their study in Norway will be recognized in other countries for their degrees and certificates received here. International students wont have to pay any tuition fees in this country as laid down by a specific rule. The cost of living and study in Norway is comparatively higher than other countries. However, students from foreign countries can avail financial support to meet their living costs here. There are several student scholarship programs, student loans, and fellowship programmes available to bear the expenses of an entire course or a specific number of semesters.<br />
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 More than 10,000 foreign students are currently a part of the Norwegian higher education system. You can choose your desired program from a host of undergraduate and graduate programs offered by many colleges and universities. Some of the renowned universities in Norway include Norwegian Universities of Life Sciences, University of Oslo, University of Bergen, and Norwegian University of Science and Technology.<br />
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 Sweden is the second Nordic country that is capable of fulfilling all your educational needs through a number of highly recognized universities and colleges. The country offers all kinds of graduate, postgraduate, and certificate programs to make your study in Sweden an extremely gratifying experience. International students should send their applications to study in Sweden only through the portal Studera.nu. After opening an account at the portal, you can fill the application form there mentioning a list of courses, in order of preference. Take a printout of this form and send it together with the officially scrutinized copies of your required educational documents to the address of University Studies in Sweden. The notification regarding your selection to the desired program will reach you some months prior to the commencement of the semester. The universities in Sweden that attract more number of overseas students include Blekinge Institute of Technology, University of Gothenburg, Stockholm University, University of Boras and Dalarna University.<br />
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 If you want a safe and exotic environment for your international education, a study in Finland will be the most suitable for you. Some universities in this country are continually rated among top universities of the world. Outside students can make their study a low-cost affair here by opting for a course from several tuition-free universities. The list of top universities in Finland consists of University of Helsinki, University of Turku, Helsinki University of Technology, University of Oulu, and University of Kuopio.<br />
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Discover the Opportunities to Study Abroad in Nordic Countries

Students who seek to study abroad have now a plethora of options in North America, South America, Asia and Europe. Almost all northern Europ...

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Higher Education in Norway

Norway has four universities, six specialized university institutions, 26 university colleges, two national institutes of the arts and 29 private institutions of higher education. In 2002, a total of 179,000 students were registered at institutions of higher education, with 158,300 at state-run institutions and 21,300 at private institutions. The system of higher education comprises all educational programmers at universities and university colleges. Completion of three years of upper secondary education is usually required for entry into institutions of higher learning. With the exception of a few of the private university colleges, all higher education institutions are state-run. However, each  Tag Heuer Replica  institution has considerable academic and administrative autonomy. Universities Norway's four universities are the University of Oslo, the University of Bergen, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Tronrlheim, and the University of Troms0. The University of Oslo is the oldest and largest of these institutions. Specialized university institutions include the Agriculture University of Norway in As, the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Ad in Oslo, the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in Oslo, the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science in Oslo and the Oslo School of Architecture. In addition, there are two national institutes of the arts, located in Oslo and Bergen, respectively University Colleges. The state university college sys-tem is designed to decentralize2 and increase the availability of higher education throughout Norway. The 26 university colleges offer a number of more vocationally-oriented programmes not provided at the universities. Study pro-grammes normally have a duration of two to four years. The university colleges also offer sAme undergraduate courses that are interchangeable between the universities and university colleges. Many students combine courses from both types of institutions to complete their degrees. In addition to their teaching activities, all the higher learning institutions, and particularly the universities, are responsible for basic research as well as researcher training. The latter primarily takes place through the graduate and doctorate degree programmes. From the autumn of 2003, the Norwegian degree system will consist of three-year bachelor degree programmes and two-year master degree programmes for most areas of study. At the same time, a three-year international Ph.D programme will be introduced at the doctorate level. Every year, Chinese students go to Norway to pursue studies of many different .subjects. At any given time, there are several hundred Chinese students in universities and colleges all over Norway, from Svalbard in the north to Stavanger in the south.<br />
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Higher Education in Norway

Norway has four universities, six specialized university institutions, 26 university colleges, two national institutes of the arts and 29 pr...

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BI Norwegian Business School

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<span style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">BI Norwegian Business School is a private, independent, specialised university institution with a total of six study locations in Norway: Oslo (main campus with all international programmes), Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, Kristiansand, and Drammen.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">BI Norwegian Business School is a self-owned, not-for-profit foundation whose sole focus is education and research. Any profit will be used to strengthen BI’s research and learning environment in accordance with the objectives of the school.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">BI Norwegian Business School is one of Europe’s largest business schools with around 20,000 students and 340 permanent  faculty.  BI is the largest supplier of economic and administrative competence and skills in Norway with more than 200 000 graduates since 1983.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">BI Norwegian Business School boasts the country’s leading faculty in the school’s spear-head  areas of economics, management, strategy, marketing and finance. BI Norwegian Business School has organised its academic activities in eight separate research departments covering all of the disciplines that can be expected at a modern European business school.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">BI Norwegian Business School has an international profile. BI’s faculty cooperate extensively internationally and BI has student exchange agreements with more than 170 institutions in 45 different countries. This gives BI’s students excellent opportunities to obtain international experiences and to experience intercultural learning.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">BI Norwegian Business School of develops and delivers custom-made courses and programmes for a number of specific industries and organisations in the public and private sectors.</span></div>
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BI Norwegian Business School

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University of Nordland

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<strong class="first-child last-child">University of Nordland is a government-funded state university led by an appointed rector and an appointed university director. The university is governed by The University Board.  The university's quality assurance system was approved by the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education in the spring of 2012.</strong></div>
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<span class="first-child last-child">Rector Pål A. Pedersen and University Director Stig Fossum lead the university administration and the daily affairs of the university.</span></div>
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<span class="first-child">The university administration</span> <span class="last-child">consists of approximately140 employees and each of the four faculties has its own faculty administration.</span></div>
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<span class="first-child last-child">The government authority responsible for academic affairs, higher education and research in Norway is The Ministry of Education and Research led by the Minister of Education and Research.</span></div>
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<span class="first-child">The current act relating to universities and their teaching, research and other activities universities and university colleges in Norway is called: </span><span class="last-child"><a class="first-child" href="http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KD/vedlegg/uh/UHloven_engelsk.pdf" style="color: black; cursor: pointer;">The Act relating to Universities and University Colleges.</a></span></div>
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<span class="first-child last-child">The purpose of this act is to make provisions for universities and university colleges in order to: </span></div>
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University of Nordland

University of Nordland is a government-funded state university led by an appointed rector and an appointed university director. The univer...

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University of Oslo

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Located mainly on Blindern Campus in the northern part of Oslo, UiO has eight faculties:</div>
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The capital university is also home to the <a href="http://www.khm.uio.no/english/visit-us/viking-ship-museum/" style="color: #0b5a9d;">Viking Ship Museum</a>, the <a href="http://www.khm.uio.no/english/visit-us/historical-museum/" style="color: #0b5a9d;">Historical Museum</a>and the <a href="http://www.nhm.uio.no/english/" style="color: #0b5a9d;">Natural History Museum</a>, a <a href="http://www.ub.uio.no/english/" style="color: #0b5a9d;">Main Library</a> with 3.6 million holdings and a wide range of <a href="http://www.uio.no/english/about/organisation/#vrtx-main-content-6" style="color: #0b5a9d;">associated units and centres</a>.</div>
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The University of Oslo has an operating annual budget of NOK 6.6 billion, and most of its funding comes from the Norwegian Government.</div>
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UiO is the highest ranked institution of education and research in Norway - and one of the World's Top 100 universities, according to the <a href="http://www.shanghairanking.com/ARWU2013.html" style="color: #0b5a9d;">Shanghai World Ranking</a>. With five<a href="http://www.uio.no/english/about/facts/nobel-prize/" style="color: #0b5a9d;">Nobel Prize winners</a>, UiO has a strong track record of pioneering research and scientific discovery.</div>
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As a classical university with a broad range of academic disciplines, UiO has top research communities in most areas. Moreover, UiO currently has <a href="http://www.uio.no/english/research/centres-of-excellence/index.html" style="color: #0b5a9d;">8 National Centres of Excellence </a>and a strategic focus on interdisciplinary research in the field of energy and life sciences in particular. As a broadly based, non-profit research university, UiO has access to good public funding schemes. Lab and office facilities, libraries and technical support are at the high end.</div>
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Education</h2>
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UiO offers more than 800 courses in English at all levels, around 40 <a href="http://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/" style="color: #0b5a9d;">Master’s degree programmes </a>taught entirely in English and several <a href="http://www.uio.no/english/research/doctoral-degree-and-career/phd/index.html" style="color: #0b5a9d;">PhD programmes</a>. UiO focuses on research-based education and attracts highly qualified students from all over the country.</div>
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UiO attracts students and researchers from all over the world. As of 2012, 13 percent of the student population is from foreign countries. 17.5 percent of the academic staff and 26 percent of the PhD candidates are from abroad.</div>
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2013 has been designated as the Innovation Year at UiO. Through various efforts such as <a href="http://www.inven2.com/en/" style="color: #0b5a9d;">Inven2 </a>UiO seeks to turn research into intelligent products and new technology.</div>

University of Oslo

The University of Oslo was founded in 1811 as the first in Norway. Today it is the country’s largest public institution of research and high...

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As a student in Norway you will never be short of lifetime experiences. No matter what your preferences are you should be able to find something of interest beyond books and classes. The freedom of nature is never far away, even in the major cities. If you are more urban oriented many cities have a vibrant cultural life with coffee bars and music clubs.</div>
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<b>Student welfare organisations</b><br />Your local student welfare organisation can offer a variety of services, from on campus health services to sports activities. We highly recommend to make use of their services - after all, they are there for your own well being.</div>
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<b>Discover Norway</b><br />When in Norway you should not miss the opportunity to experience other areas of our diverse country than where you study. Despite the geography and long distances, most places are accessible by public transport. Of course, if you prefer solitude and to find your own personal sanctuary, the wilderness is never far away.</div>
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Most cities and regions have their own Tourist Office that can provide you with information about local sights, accommodation and travel. See the <a href="http://www.visitnorway.com/" style="color: #0091ce; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Visit Norway</a> website to locate these offices.</div>
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STUDENT LIFE As a student in Norway you will never be short of lifetime experiences. No matter what your preferences are you should...

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STUDY IN NORWAY

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Norway offers you a unique student experience and Norwegian institutions of higher education welcome applications sent by qualified students from all over the world.</div>
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Internationalisation is a priority within all sectors of the Norwegian education system, and universities and university colleges are constantly working to facilitate for international students. Around 15 000 foreign nationals are currently enrolled at Norwegian institutions of higher education. International students may apply for admission to a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. You may come to Norway as student through established exchange programmes, institutional agreements or as a so called "free mover", where you arrange the stay by yourself (type of study, length and financing).</div>
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<b>Quality education</b><br />With a wide range of high quality courses and great flexibility, Norwegian institutions prove to be an ideal study destination. From vocational subjects to postgraduate and doctorate level, there are plenty of opportunities for students to fulfil their ambitions. You will also benefit from the informal atmosphere at Norwegian universities and university colleges, where teachers are easily approachable and tuition often takes place in small groups. Most institutions also have well equipped computer facilities with free Internet access.</div>
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<b>Study off the beaten track</b><br />In our northern corner of the world you can combine your studies with exciting outdoor activities, both winter and summer. You can see the Aurora Borealis ("Northern lights"), experience the midnight sun, fjords and mountains. Challenge yourself with skiing, white water rafting or climbing. Or simply enjoy the fresh air, clean water and lots and lots of space. As a student in Norway you will never be short of possibilities for unique nature experiences.</div>
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NORWEGIAN HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

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Norway has seven accredited universities, nine accredited specialized university institutions, 22 accredited university colleges, two accredited national colleges of the arts and several private institutions of higher education with either institutional- or programme accreditation.</div>
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The Norwegian system of higher education comprises all the institutions and/or programmes that are accredited. With the exception of some private university colleges, all higher education institutions are state-run. In general, tuition is not required for study at Norwegian higher education institutions, although fees may be imposed for certain professional education programmes, further and special education programmes and studies at private institutions.</div>
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In addition to their teaching activities, all the higher learning institutions, and particularly the universities, are responsible for conducting basic research as well as researcher training, primarily by means of graduate-level studies and doctoral degree programmes.</div>
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<b>Degree system</b><br /><i>[Fig 1]</i></div>
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Since 2003 Norway has been following the objectives of the Bologna process in the European higher education. Most of the elements have been implemented through the Quality Reform. Central to the reform has been implementation of a 3 + 2 + 3 degree system with a Bachelor's, Masters and Ph.D. structure following the European standards [ <i>see Fig 1 above]</i>.</div>
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With the introduction of the new degree system it has become easier for students who complete all, or part of their education in Norway, to obtain recognition for their qualifications in other countries.</div>
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<b>Credits system and grading</b><br />The academic year normally runs from mid-August to mid-June. Courses are measured in “studiepoeng” according to the ECTS standard (European Credit Transfer System credits). The full-time workload for one academic year is 60 “studiepoeng”/ECTS credits.</div>
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Grades for undergraduate and postgraduate examinations are awarded according to a graded scale from A (highest) to F (lowest), with E as the minimum pass grade. A pass/fail mark is given for some examinations.</div>
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NORWEGIAN HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

Norway has seven accredited universities, nine accredited specialized university institutions, 22 accredited university colleges, two accr...