Abroad study guides: Study in Norway

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 fulfill their ambitions.

Norway offers you a unique student experience and Norwegian institutions of higher education welcome applications sent by qualified students from all over the world.

Internationalization 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 14 000 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 programs. You may come to Norway as student through established exchange programs, institutional agreements or as a so called "free mover", where you arrange the stay by yourself (type of study, length and financing).

Quality education

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 fulfill 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.

Study off the beaten track

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.

Admission & Application

In order to obtain the necessary application forms and information about the application deadlines you will have to contact each university or university college. In general the application deadline for foreign students is between December 1 to March 15 for courses starting the following autumn (August).Please note that some institutions have separate "pre-qualification" deadlines that are earlier than this.

Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT):The Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) supervises and helps to develop the quality of higher education in Norway through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and course provisions. NOKUT is the official Norwegian ENIC-NARIC center.

For students with a Norwegian identity number most applications to undergraduate studies at public institutions of higher education in Norway are processed by a centralised application processing center called Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS - Samordna opptak).

Below you will find the general requirements to previous education. These are minimum requirements determined by NOKUT. Please note that institutions may have higher and/or additional requirements for all or some programs.

Academic requirements

A compilation of country-specific information called the GSU-list (formerly SIS list) states what level of education applicants from different countries need to meet for entry into Norwegian higher education, including any requirements concerning proficiency in English. For courses where the language of instruction is Norwegian, proficiency in the Norwegian language is also required.

Undergraduate studies

Completion of secondary education at advanced level, equivalent to passing the exam at the end of Norwegian secondary school, is the general basic requirement for entry to Norwegian universities and university colleges. For students from some countries at least one year of completed studies at the university level is required in addition.

Please check the GSU-list for detailed information regarding additional requirements for your country.

Some study programs have special admission requirements, usually relating to specialist subjects or fields of study from secondary school. Please check with the institution for information about these special qualifications.

Masters programs

Admission requirements are decided by each university and university college based on an academic evaluation of the applicants.Applicants for Masters programs have normally obtained an undergraduate/Bachelor's degree or equivalent of at least 3 years' duration. The degree must include courses equal to at least 1 1/2 years of full-time studies in a subject relevant to that of the program applied for.

In special cases, the first (and sometimes the second) year of study at a foreign higher education institution will not be recognized as higher education in Norway.

For more information and original link visit :www.studyinnorway.no, accessed 20 September 2011

To New Zealand-New Zealand grads are valued the world over

The recent introduction of Post Study Work (PSW) and part-time job facilities by New Zealand authorities have increased the country’s popularity among those seeking foreign degrees.

Nepal and New Zealand have shared a close bond ever since  Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa’s successful 1953 ascent of Everest. New Zealand is a land that welcomes Nepalis, and the country is increasingly becoming a popular education destination for Nepali students.

Qualifications from New Zealand are ranked amongst the best in the world as guarantees of practical and theoretical competency in graduates. The recent introduction of Post Study Work (PSW) and part-time job facilities by New Zealand authorities have increased the country’s popularity among those seeking foreign degrees. The country has eight government-run universities, 18 polytechnic schools and 100 private colleges and is mostly known for the quality of its technical education. 

All of these academic institutions are regularly inspected by the Education Review Office (ERO), a government quality assurance agency. Nepali students applying to colleges in New Zealand must have at least a 6.0 IELTS score or a 550 TOEFL score besides having a sound academic background. However, there are many universities which assist students in reaching the required English-language level competency. As in Australia, there is a legal provision in New Zealand to secure students’ investments. 

Payments to academic institutions can only be made once a student visa has been confirmed. College tuition for graduate and postgraduate studies range from NZ$ 11,000 to NZ$ 18,000 per year while the annual cost of living has been fixed at NZ $10,000 by The New Zealand High Commission. Mahesh Babu Timilsena, managing  director at Kangaroo Education, says there are numerous options for accommodation—halls of residence, hostels and dormitories (single or double bedrooms) to choose from. “There is also the option of sharing a flat with friends or the ‘home stay’ alternative, both of which will amount to NZ$ 600 per month.” Students can work fulltime on vacations and up to 20 hours per week on college days. The average per hour wage is NZ$ 15. PSW facilities are available to international students for one to two years depending on their graduating courses and education consultants believe all costs of study can be recovered during the PSW period.

source: the kathmandu post,28 march 2014

List of Scholarship of University of Cambridge (World Rank 5)

1.PhD Awards

2.MPhil Awards

3.Allen, Meek and Read Scholarships (MPhil awards)

4.Le Bas Scholarships (MPhil awards)

5.Millenium Fund (PhD)

6.Newton Trust (PhD)

7.Pigott Scholarships (PhD)

8.Thalman Scholarships (PhD and MPhil)

9.Vergottis Scholarships (PhD and MPhil)

Want to Apply? Know the application process from here;

University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge was established in c.1209. It is one of the oldest universities of the world. University of Cambridge is in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom. University of Cambridge is the third oldest university of the world. This university has campus consisting of 366,444 square meters. There are more than 599 academic staffs and 3124 admin staffs working in this university. The number of students of University of Cambridge is around 18000.

Courses of University of Cambridge:

University of Cambridge is an University of more than 18000 students. This university has some of world famous professors. With proper resource, University of Cambridge offers a lot of courses in each semester. The courses of University of Cambridge is given below:

• Undergraduate Courses
• Postgraduate Taught Courses
• Postgraduate Research Programs

Scholarship in University of Cambridge:

University of Cambridge provides a lot of financial support to its students. Eligible students can complete their education from University of Cambridge with the help of scholarship. University of Cambridge provides scholarship in various form. Some scholarship are in form of tuition fee loan, some scholarship are in form of living cost, some scholarship are in form of part time job opportunity.

For more about Scholarship in University of Cambridge click on the link below:

2015/2016 Chevening UK government Scholarship Awards

Application Deadline: 2014-11-15

Applications for 2015/2016 Chevening Scholarships are now open, and will close on 15 November at 23:59 GMT.

About Chevening Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The programme makes awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study postgraduate courses at universities in the UK.

The Chevening programme was established in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international scheme. Chevening Scholars come from more than 150 countries and territories worldwide (excluding the USA and the EU), and this year the Scholarships will support more than 1500 individuals. There are over 43,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.

The programme provides full or part funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a one-year Master’s degree, in any subject and at any UK university.

To be eligible for a Chevening Award, you must:

> Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country, and intend to return there for a minimum of 2 years after your Chevening Award has finished.

> Hold a degree that is equivalent to at least an upper-second class (2:1) honours degree in the UK before applying.

> Have completed at least two years' work experience before applying. This can include voluntary work and paid or unpaid internships.

> Meet the Chevening English language requirement by 15 July 2015.

> Apply to three different eligible UK university courses (unless otherwise specified in your award category). For further information visit ‘what courses should I apply to?’

> Not hold British citizenship or dual British citizenship, unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong.

> Not have previously studied in the UK under a UK government-funded scholarship.

> Not be an employee, relative of employee, or former employee (since July 2012) of Her Majesty’s Government (including British Embassies/High Commissions, the Department for International Development, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, UK Trade and Investment, the Ministry of Defence and the Home Office), the British Council, a partner, a sponsoring UK university, or a staff member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.

It is important to visit official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

For more details/Original Scholarship Link:

2015/2016 Chevening Scholarships

International postgraduate and undergraduate Scholarships from Sheffield Hallam University, UK

Application Deadline: 2014-11-01

Sheffield Hallam University offers Transform Together Scholarships which are exclusively for non EU students. All full-time postgraduate and undergraduate taught courses are taking part in the programme.

What do the Transform Together Scholarships cover?

Transform Together Scholarships are available for all full–time taught courses at Sheffield Hallam.

> Postgraduate courses – full fee waiver (100% discount)

> Undergraduate courses – 50% fee discount for each year of your degree

What is the process?

If you meet the eligibly criteria below, please download the application form.If you have not yet applied for a course, please visit online prospectus to find a course and apply.

The Transform Together Scholarship application deadlines are

> For September 2014 start – 31 May 2014

> For January 2015 start – 1 November 2014

A panel will review the applications and following a competitive process they will award scholarships to well–qualified students who demonstrate academic, personal or professional achievement on their scholarship application form. You will be notified if you have been successful approximately one month after the deadline. 

Are you eligible?

To be eligible to apply for one of these scholarships you must:

> postgraduate only – have achieved a minimum 2.1 or equivalent in your honours degree and must meet the minimum English and academic entry requirements for your course. Please attach transcripts to scholarship applications

> undergraduate only – have achieved or exceeded the English and academic entry requirements for the course

> have an offer for a full–time taught undergraduate or postgraduate course at Sheffield Hallam University starting in 2014/15. If you have not applied for a course, please visit our online prospectus.

> be self–funding your studies

> be classed as an international student for fees purposes

> be able to pay any additional fees your course may require, for example field trips

It is important to visit official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

For more details/Original Scholarship Link:

International postgraduate and undergraduate Scholarships from Sheffield Hallam University

Full International undergraduate and postgraduate Scholarships from Macquarie University, Australia

Application Deadline: 2015-01-31

Macquarie University has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, and provides opportunities each year to many students to undertake studies here.It offers Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships to international students for study on campus at North Ryde in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.

About Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships

Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship is a Partial Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies, the amount is varied up to AUD$10,000 and it will be awarded towards the commencement fee or reimbursed if fees already paid.

Priority areas: Engineering, Environment, Human Science, Media, Linguistics, and Education.

The Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships do NOT provide financial support in the form of a living allowance, nor does it provide for the cost of visa application, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), airfares, accommodation, conferences or other costs associated with study. This scholarship is not available to students studying at Macquarie City Campus or the Sydney Institute of Business & Technology (SIBT).

The Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship is a single scholarship and not available to be renewed.

Applicants must:

> Have citizenship of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.

> Have met the University's academic and English requirements for the course to be considered for a scholarship (must hold a full offer of admission for North Ryde by the application deadline).

> Have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 for Postgraduate applications and minimum requirement of an ATAR equivalent of 90 out of 100 for Undergraduate applications.

> Enrolled in a program that is longer than one Session in duration.

> Commence study in session and year indicated in the scholarship offer letter.

> Enrolled in a full-time study load.

> Commence study in the semester and year indicated in their offer of Scholarship. Commencement may not be deferred.

You are not eligible if:

> You are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or hold permanent residency of Australia.

> You are currently enrolled at Macquarie University for a program which is equivalent in level.

> You have completed the same level or a higher level of study previously.

> You are in receipt of another equivalent or major award or scholarship from Macquarie University.

> You are a Study Abroad or an Exchange student coming to Macquarie University.

> You are enrolled at Macquarie City Campus or SIBT.

What are the key dates?

Session --------------Application Deadline------Outcome Advised

Session 1, 2015      31 January 2015           Every 2 weeks

Session 2, 2015       30 June 2015              Every 2 weeks

It is important to visit official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Official Scholarship Website link below:

Full International Scholarships from Macquarie University, Australia