Norway

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Overview

Norway is an attractive prospect when it comes to overseas education owing to its buoyant economy and top-notch education system, offering flexible and affordable study options. With its myriad of mesmerizing landscapes, restaurants, and cultural hangouts, you will be spoilt for choice.

Cost Of Study

300 – 600 Norwegian Kroner (NOK) Per Sem.

Intakes

August

Cost of Living

Depends on Accomadation Opted.

Entry requirements

IELTS & TOEFL

Quick Facts

  • Language: Norwegian.
  • GDP per capital: $42,300 (2012 EST.)
  • Population: 51, 36,700 (2013 EST.)
  • Name: Norway.
  • Capital City: Oslo.
  • Currency: Krone.
  • Main area: Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger/ Sandnes, Trondheim.

Why Study In Norway

  • Land of natural wonders.
  • Close student-teacher relation.
  • No tuition fees for higher education.
  • High quality of education with flexibility.
  • Over 220 Masters Programs taught in English.
  • Over 200 master's programmes taught in English.
  • Ranking 89th in the 2013 - 14 QS University World Rankings.
  • Strong economy with major shipping and mining industries.

Education System

ll higher education institutions in Norway are state-run Norway’s higher education institutions include:

  • Universities - 7 in total.
  • Numerous private institutions.
  • Two national colleges of the arts.
  • Specialised university institutions.
  • University colleges - offer Bachelors courses and Masters degrees while a few are accredited to award PhDs.

Work Rights & Stay Back

  • English Requirement: IELTS not mandatory.
  • 20 hours per week (40 Hours during vacation).

Economy

  • Norway has a very low unemployment rate, currently 3.1%.
  • The standard of living in Norway is among the highest in the world.
  • Norway maintains 1st place in the world in the UNDP Human Development Index.
  • Foreign Policy Magazine ranks Norway as the world's most well-functioning and stable country.
  • Norwegians enjoy the 2nd highest GDP per-capita (after Luxembourg) and 4thhighest GDP (PPP) per-capita in the world.
  • Norway ranks as the 2nd wealthiest country in the world in monetary value, with the largest capital reserve per capita of any nation.
  • Norway is a founding member of the United Nations, NATO, the Council of Europe, and the Nordic Council, a member also of the European Economic Area, the WTO, the OECD and is a part of Schengen Area.
  • Continued oil and gas exports coupled with a healthy economy and substantial accumulated wealth lead to a conclusion that Norway will remain among the richest countries in the world in the foreseeable future.
  • Some of the billion dollar companies in Norway are Statoil Group, DnB NOR, Telenor, Yara International, Norsk Hydro, Orkla, Storebrand, Gjensidige Forsikring, Aker Solutions and Spare Bank.