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Beyond Sweden: Top Tuition Free Universities in Norway & Finland (Part 1)

Sweden has often been the top Scandinavian destination for students around the world to study.
However, recent changes in Sweden’s tuition free study policies, has made it difficult for some students to study there.

So what are the alternatives?

Consider top universities in Norway and Finland!

In this article, we’ll give you fantastic tips to help you uncover what you need to know about the advantages and disadvantages of universities in both Norway & Finland – the other top countries in Scandinavia with world class Universities.

Bonuses for choosing Norway for your further education

• The variety of sport in Norway, especially in winter is fantastic.
• In the summer, there is sunlight all day, great if you suffer with SAD.
• There’s endless beauty all around and plenty excursions to take.
• Norway has a long fascinating history with myths and legends of Vikings.
• Famous artists, composers, actors, and innovative architects hail from Norway.

First, you need to decide in what environment you wish to live, in the city, or near to the coast amongst the beautiful fjords and mountains.

Student permits

You’ll need to get a student residence permit from the UDI, the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration, unless you are just considering summer School for 3 months, in which case you will not need one at all.

Working

Students from outside the EU/EEA/EFTA can apply for a work permit and work for 20 hours a week during term time and full time in semesters or breaks with certain conditions.

Students within the EU/EEA/EFTA automatically get the work permit for 3 months with their student application.

Housing

There are different options for housing
University housing is the cheapest and you will be in the midst of the Universities social life.
You might prefer to live off campus and there are reasonably priced hostels for short term while you look for a permanent residence.

Most of the Norwegian Universities encourage householders to share their homes with foreign students. In this case, you could get lucky and find yourself with a lovely family away from home.

People with rooms, apartments or a house for students to share are encouraged to post them on the notice boards in the Universities for students to study.

Take care when choosing where to live, consider what space you need, what costs are included in the rental, is there a phone, and internet connection?

A tiny room with no desk to spread your projects is no use to you and you will soon feel claustrophobic and lonely.

Healthcare

Healthcare is free to International students staying longer than 3 months.

Cost of living

The cost of living is high in Norway as in all Scandinavian countries.

The bars and restaurants are expensive and close early. Students on a budget cope with this by having ‘vorspiels’ (pre parties) and ‘nachspiels (after parties) in student houses that is a good way to make friends and meet people.

Transport

Public transport in Norway is excellent with trams, buses, trains, subways, and ferries serving all needs.

Students can get monthly passes at discounted fares, or, as many do in the cities, ride a bicycle. This free method of transport is fun and keeps you fit and trim.

Universities

The following four are in the QS World University Rankings and are placed in different parts of the country to help you decide which is best for you.

The University if Oslo is Norway’s oldest University and it is also the largest. It has 30,000 students and boasts four Nobel Prize winners. The BI Norwegian School of Management specialises in business economics and administration, management and marketing.

The University of Bergen…is an urban university. It is divided into two parts, one specialising in medicine and dentistry, the other in natural and social sciences, psychology, law and the arts in the other.

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology…as it infers is a centre for technology but also covers all other subjects, music, visual arts, and architecture.

The University of Tromso…specialises in Women’s studies and Women in Research, Arctic Research, Environment, and Development studies, Saami Health Research, and teacher education.

In the next upcoming editiom, you’ll discover how you can take advantage of this information…along with other tips to help you. So stay tuned!

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1. BI Norwegian School of Management International Summer Programme (June 25 – July 22 2011)
Intercultural Management – a Scandinavian perspective

Programme features
Extensive exposure to Norwegian shipping, software and other industries through guest lectures and company visits. Lectures on Intercultural Management from an

Scandinavian/Norwegian perspective by highly qualified BI faculty. Classes on Norwegian Life and Society – arts, history, economy, Women’s studies, politics and more.

Social and cultural activities – including sightseeing, BBQ, hiking, Norwegian film program
Application deadline is March 25, 2011

Tip: I researched and found the direct link to the online application here!  Norwegian School of Management Application Form

2. Summer School at Oslo University College (OUC), Oslo
The International Summer School at Oslo University College will take place from June 27th to July 15th 2011. For the summer of 2011, we offer the following 4 courses:

Academic Writing, Globalization, Development and Issues of Inter-Cultural Understanding, International Public Health and Philosophy with Children. On campus conveniently located in the Centre of Oslo, the participants will attend an intensive 3 week study programme and will also enjoy a variety of social and cultural activities in order to make the most out of their stay.
More Info on Oslo University College Program Here

3. Intensive Norwegian Summer Courses For Exchange Students – Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

NTNU offers intensive courses in Norwegian language especially designed for exchange students.This programme is supported by the EILC programme of the European Commission.
More Info on The Norwegian University of Science and Technology Here
(Application deadline is coming up on May 31, 2011)

4. Bergen Summer Research School
2011 Theme: Norms, Values, Language and Culture
The fourth edition of the Bergen Summer Research School to be held from 20 June – 1 July 2011 will be dedicated to the theme of norms, values, language and culture.

More Info on Bergen Summer Research School Here

5. International Summer School in Oslo 2011 (June 25- August 5)
The University of Oslo (UiO)

The ISS offers a variety of courses on undergraduate and graduate level, focusing on various aspects of Norwegian culture and society, and also  international studies. Participants attend daily classes, take examinations and/or write term papers, and receive a University of Oslo transcript. Credits will be certified, but accreditation can only be determined by the students’ home institution. The summer school takes place from late June till early August.

(Click here to see if the tuition free program is still open)

Note: You may want to check the review of Universities in Norway also on the site!

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Wow! Thinking about attending school in the land of the beautiful Fjords? Looking for information on universities in Norway, study abroad opportunities and affordable tuition free colleges and universities? We’ve added an updated page so you can download this list and read it share it with friends and more!
CLICK HERE – Download and Read Our “Official” PDF – Tuition Free List -  Universities in Norway

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The The Royal Institute of Technology, KTH, in Stockholm announces the
Dahlquist Postdoctoral Fellowship, named in honor of professor Germund
Dahlquist, its pioneer in numerical analysis. KTh is one of the top tuition free schools in Sweden and has several internationally-recognized tuition free programs.

Time to apply not later than November 15,2008…

The fellowship shall be awarded to a young promising numerical analyst, who:

- is no more than 40 years of age
-has a PhD dissertation more recent than 5 years
-speaks English

The award will be for full time research at KTH in numerical analysis
and will carry special recognition at the School of Computer Science and
Communication. The recipient is encouraged to pursue her or his own
research interests. The Fellow is provided with office and computer
facilities within the department of Numerical Analysis at KTH throughout
the award period. The award period is one year, and can be extended for
another year.

For information and application form, see the web page

http://www.kth.se/csc/om/priser/dqf/?l=en_UK

This fellowship is financed by COMSOL, a company started by two students
of Germund Dahlquist, and KTH.
http://www.comsol.com/company/

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Q: Why are these universities free when universities just like them in qualities cost thousands of dollars?
A: Simple.

· The majority of the schools we profile are financed by the government through public expenditure.

· There are no tuition fees involved, unlike the vast majority of universities and colleges in the USA, UK and other parts of the world.

Q: Are courses in English?
A: Absolutely.

• It only makes sense that the schools we tell you about are in the common language of business/trade and that most students attending university outside of their home country, knows.
• The good thing about studying in English is that you’ll be able to practice your foreign language skills as well as students who go to the USA to study.
• This helps when applying to jobs outside of your home country if you choose to.

Q: Are the schools also free for non-citizens?
A: YES.

Q: I’m from a developing country (China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kenya, Ghana, Chile, Ukraine, etc.). Can I also attend school tuition free?
A:Yes.

Q: I’m from a developed country (EU,USA, Canada) does can I “taking advantage” of these educational opportunities?
A:Yes.

Q: Can I work while I am in school?
A:Yes.

Q: What about books and living expenses?
A: This is a good question that many students ask. The bad news is that you will be responsible for paying room and board. The GOOD NEWS is that there are resources out there to assist you. Take 1-2 minutes before you leave this website to get an updated 2008 guide that’s just come out that lists dozens of government grant opportunities (if you are a US citizen) that you can use along with our list of Tuition Free Universities to help you.

You can find it by clicking here: Get Free Education Guide

Q: How do I apply?
A:Contact the Schools.

Q: When are the application dates?
A:Contact The Schools.

Q: Will I have a problem getting a student visa?
A:Contact the embassies.

Q: What exam(s) to I have to take?
A:Contact the Schools.

Q: Do I have to take test/entry exams?
A:Yes, Typically. Contact The Schools.

Q: What degree programs are offered?
A: Many.

Q: Can I earn an MBA?
A: See Catalog. Read Below.

Q: Are there Engineering/Computer Science/IT programs?
A: See Catalog. Read Below.

Q: Can I attend Medical School abroad?
A:Often you can.

Q: If these universities don’t charge tuition, what’s the quality of education like?

· A: These universities are funded by billions of dollars in public spending (government money) and therefore they have the very highest levels of academic excellence.

· Also, the concept of “education for all” (free tuition in college) is very common in many parts of the world such as Europe and in certain jurisdictions of the USA.

Q: Do these universities offer accredited degree programs?
A: Yes, these schools have full accreditations according to very high international standards.

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A LIST OF TUITION FREE UNIVERSITIES IN NORWAY – HERE:

Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
University of Agder (UiA)
University of Bergen (UiB)
University of Oslo (UiO)
University of Stavanger (UiS)
University of Tromsø (UiT)
Specialised university institutions
MF Norwegian School of Theology
NHH
Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH)
Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH)
Norwegian School of Veterinary Science
Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO)
In addition to the specialised university institutions Norway has two university centres:
University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS)
University Graduate Center at Kjeller (UNIK)
State university colleges
Akershus University College
Bergen University College
Bodø University College
Buskerud University College
Finnmark University College
Gjøvik University College
Harstad University College
Hedmark University College
Lillehammer University College
Molde University College
Narvik University College
Nesna University College
Nord-Trøndelag University College
Oslo University College
Saami University College
Sogn og Fjordane University College
Stord/Haugesund University College
Sør-Trøndelag University College
Telemark University College
Tromsø University College
Vestfold University College
Volda University College
Østfold University College
Aalesund University College

Some of the Programs include:

• Bachelor degrees
• Master Degrees
• PHD
• MBA
• Engineering
• Medical School health focused degrees
• Law

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A LIST OF TUITION FREE UNIVERSITIES IN NORWAY – HERE:

Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
University of Agder (UiA)
University of Bergen (UiB)
University of Oslo (UiO)
University of Stavanger (UiS)
University of Tromsø (UiT)
Specialised university institutions
MF Norwegian School of Theology
NHH
Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH)
Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH)
Norwegian School of Veterinary Science
Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO)
In addition to the specialised university institutions Norway has two university centres:
University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS)
University Graduate Center at Kjeller (UNIK)
State university colleges
Akershus University College
Bergen University College
Bodø University College
Buskerud University College
Finnmark University College
Gjøvik University College
Harstad University College
Hedmark University College
Lillehammer University College
Molde University College
Narvik University College
Nesna University College
Nord-Trøndelag University College
Oslo University College
Saami University College
Sogn og Fjordane University College
Stord/Haugesund University College
Sør-Trøndelag University College
Telemark University College
Tromsø University College
Vestfold University College
Volda University College
Østfold University College
Aalesund University College

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TUITION FREE UNIVERSITIES IN EUROPE

The Northern European/Scandinavian (see list of tuition free universities in Sweden, Norway, Finland etc)countries have some of the best universities in the world. Luckily, due to being wealthy countries with a high degree of government funding of education, education in public universities is tuition free there. As one of the authors of this guide, I can tell you that I graduated from a top 10 ranked university on the East Coast (I won’t brag but let’s just say it was ranked toward the top of the US News & World Report Rankings)…..I graduated from a top school on the USA and I can say that the education I received in Europe was definitely just as good (in some cases, better). Most of these schools have graduate programs in English but several of them also have undergraduate programs. Check out the links to the newspaper articles at the end of this guide to what other students think about these schools.To help you get some perspective on the schools outside of the U.S.A. While no one should choose a university based ONLY on its rankings, it’s insightful to see that many of the world’s top universities are in areas of the world one wouldn’t normally consider studying.

Special note: schools like Sweden’s Uppsala University, Lund University, KTH, Royal Institute of Technology and Karolinska University are particularly well-known and deserve close consideration. Visit the websites of the schools you are interested in and you will find information on specific programs and how to apply (also see the links below).

Some of the Programs include:

• Bachelor degrees
• Master Degrees
• PHD/Doctoral programs
• MBA
• Engineering
• European/Foreign Medical Schools and health focused degrees
• Law
• Computer Science degrees
• Online degrees, online colleges,  distance learning universities Feel free to look around each section of the sigh for info (according to the country you’re interested in)