The Research council will distribute millions to student entrepreneurs
Students who dream of becoming entrepreneurs, may for the first time apply for grants from the Research Council.The Council has 25 million available in a…
Education
Solid increase in number of students
In the academic year 2015/16, the total number of students enrolled in higher education in Norway and Norwegian students studying abroad was 283 100, an increase…
Children & Schools
Information about the Norwegian school system. In addition, it provides information about benefits you are entitled to as a parent, and who to contact for…
Isaksen wants to slim down the school subjects
Powerful curriculum cuts in all school subjects are needed to end the current superficial learning and improve the knowledge and understanding of the students, Minister …
Former students go to court against Bjørknes College in Oslo
40 former students at Bjørknes College have sued the school. They are demanding compensation for what they believe is misleading marketing and incorrect information of …
Masters degree requirements subject to pedagogy-students
Minister of Education and Research Torbjørn Røe Isaksen will extend the transitional arrangement for admission to teacher training (PPU). The requirement for masters will only…
The oil crisis worries students
The lean times in the oil industry frightens students. 7 percent said they have considered switching study programs as a result of the oil crisis….
Women and men still choose different subjects
The adult learning associations arranged 44 700 courses with 508 000 participants in 2015. Men had a clear majority in science, industrial and technical subjects, with 77…
Minister warns against risk of billion bill for asylum children
It can cost society more than 20 billion NOK if asylum children receive inadequate schooling, according to a new report. – We need to think…
STUDY IN NORWAY
If you are a foreign citizen from a country outside Norway who would like to study in Norway, read on to find out more on…
Students ignore calls for exchange
Both the Minister and principals want the Norwegian students to study abroad. But the latest figures show that the number of students studying abroad has…
We are looking for writers and proofreaders
As part of our team you will be given the opportunity to create a future for yourself. You will be given the right tools that…
Immigrants struggling to get permanent positions in academia
Despite the fact that they are more ambitious, immigrants with a master’s degree find it hard to advance in academia. Prejudices and hidden power relationships…
The Government will make it easier to get a job with Ph.d.
The Government will make it easier for research scholars and fellows to get a job after completing their doctorate. Today the doctoral education at universities…
Six out of ten teachers had applications for furthering their education approved
Over 10,000 teachers have applied for furthering their education. Now 6,635 of the applications have been approved. – It’s great to see so many teachers…
Provider of Internet-based Norwegian language courses
CampusOnline.no is an online school established in Bergen in 2011, and an accredited provider of complete, Internet-based Norwegian language courses. The company have been…
Young people drinking and smoking less than before
Youth are drinking less alcohol and smoking less than before, according to the latest figures from the University of Bergen. A general profile of healthiness,…
Women in majority in Norwegian language and civic studies
A total of 39 500 participants were registered in Norwegian language and civic studies for adult immigrants in 2014, which is 800 more than the previous…
Fewer pupils in web-based courses
In total, there were 14 200 participants in web-based schools in the autumn of 2015, a decrease of 13 per cent from 2014. Almost two thirds…
Teachers will not have to worry about new competence requirements until 2025
Experienced teachers who do not meet the government’s new competence requirements, will be allowed to continue to teach until 2025. The government has agreed to…
