Norway

Geography and Climate: Norway lies in Northern Europe, bordering the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Sweden. Temperate along coast, modified by North Atlantic Current; colder interior with increased precipitation and colder summers; rainy year-round on west coast.

Population and Language: 4,610,820, Bokmal Norwegian, Nynorsk Norwegian.

Why Study in Norway?

Norway is a beautiful country of about four million citizens dedicated to democracy. Norwegians also embrace environmentalism, social health care, free education, and human rights. This rugged, mountainous country in northern Europe is very involved in the international political scene and has much to offer. Participants from the U.S., Norway, Namibia and other parts of the world gather for this semester together. Studying in Norway is an experience of a lifetime!

Tuition Costs: Since Tuition fees vary from school to school, please contact our office for information.

Cost of Living: The cost of living in Norway is high. People who become ill in Norway are guaranteed medical treatment. As a basic principle, health services are to be distributed according to need, not according to ability to pay. The Norwegian waiting list system for hospital treatment is unique. With the exception of emergency treatment, one must be placed on a waiting list to get an appointment for an examination or treatment at a public hospital. The wait can be as long as three months.

Student work: After getting a student residence permit in Norway a student can work maximum 20 hours a week during the semester and full time during the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays

Student life in Norway: There are several active student societies, clubs and organizations for students in Norway. These include societies for students on a particular study programme, social clubs for specific faculties, and societies for the pursuit of certain hobbies and interest. Among the latter are theatre groups, choirs, publications, political societies and special interest groups.