We have developed this page to assist UK HE institutions interested in promoting their institution in Norway. Norway is not part of the Education UK Partnership list of countries (previous ECS) so our services are limited to providing basic online market information for education exporters.
This market information has been developed on the basis of the most common enquires we receive. Unfortunately we are not able to provide more detailed answers to specific questions.
This information is aimed at UK HE institutions wanting to promote their institution in Norway. We do not work in the schools, FE or English Language sector so we are unable to provide this information for these sectors.
The main education fairs usually take place in January and February with the exception of the “Study Abroad fair” and the various agent fairs. Institutions that do make individual visits often find Spring or October-November time a good time.
If you wish to contact upper secondary schools* directly, contact information can be found on the following website (link to all upper secondary schools in Norway):
http://www.ped.lex.no/4DACTION/WA_Index/[Where=A]/[P=4]/[S=010013410101]/[What=@]/[Where=A]/[1=1]/[2=1]/[3=1]/[Gr=230_280_240_285]/[Lim=100]
This page gives details of individual “kommuner”. Clicking on it will take you through to the individual schools and in mot cases their websites which have full contact details.
*Please note that some of the Norwegian upper secondary schools has expressed concerned about the volume of queries they receive from international institutions. They are not always able to reply to all.
If you wish to contact Norwegian universities or university colleges the following link has a complete listing: http://www.nokut.no/sw478.asp
Most but not all Norwegian HE’s have their website available in English.
In addition to the festive season holidays there are two main holidays in the Norwegian academic year, autumn and winter holidays. The timing of these holidays varies according to geographical regions. The autumn break is usually in late September and the winter holiday is usually in late February. Information on precise dates will be on the relevant local education authority websites, which you can access from this link
The British Council doesn’t run an education fair in Norway, but there are a number of other recruitment events organised by commercial organisations. The links below are to the main organisers of education events in Norway.
www.tms.as/uyweb/
www.messe.no/ju/
www.study-abroad.dk/
The Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education has developed excellent online information on all aspects of the Norwegian education system (Quality Assurance, grading system, accreditation etc)
If you would like to promote your event on the British Council Norway website please send a pdf flyer to british.council@britishcouncil.no
If you would like to put an advert in the Norwegian press, the following details will be of use to you
(LINK TO SEPARTE PAGE WITH MEDIA INFORMATION)
There are an increasing number of agents operating in the Norwegian market. The British Council cannot recommend individual agents, nor is there an official list of accredited agents in Norway. We have however compiled a list of the key agents working with the UK that we know of.
Bjørknes Worldwide Education
Go Study
Kilroy Education (Formerly IEC)
Out-Studier i Utlandet
Across the Pond
Uniabroad
Norwegian HE institutions are keen to increase the number exchange agreements with UK institutions. The first point of contact is the insitution’s International Office. Please see “contacting schools and institutions directly” for the contact information.
You may also wish to visit The Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU) website for information in regards to links and internationalisation of HE here in Norway: http://siu.no/vev.nsf/o/English
The vast majority of Norwegian students abroad are funded by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Statens Lanekasse for Utdanning). Their website is available in English and provides information on all aspects of the Norwegian funding system, including supplementary grant.
About the State Educational Loan Fund
Financial support to Norwegian students abroad
The Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research
The Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education
ANSA (The Association of Norwegian Students Abroad)
Norwegian Centre for Cooperation in International Higher Education (SiU)
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in the UK
The British Embassy in Norway
Gateway to the Public Sector in Norway
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