2017 Application Requirements for PhD Study Abroad in Norway

Many students will choose to study in Norway, especially some doctoral students. So what are the conditions for doctoral study in Norway? Come and take a look! Welcome to read.

Application requirements for PhD study abroad in Norway

If you are in Norway, you can see the midnight sun in the Arctic Circle. Do domestic students who are preparing to apply for PhD studies in Norway also yearn for the Nordic scenery of Norway? Norway has one of the best laws in the world: every inch of uncultivated land, whether state-owned or privately owned, must be free to everyone open.

To choose to study in Norway, you must first clear the application requirements for PhD study in Norway:

1. Academic requirements

Based on the education systems and academic systems of different countries, Norway has The admission requirements for recruiting foreign students have been set in relatively detailed standards, and the academic requirements for foreign students to apply for admission are also different. However, the usual admission conditions include educational background, study plan, English (or Norwegian) level, and proof of funds.

Undergraduate degree: Norwegian universities accept undergraduate students, and the academic requirements for applicants range from high school graduation to first year of university or even two years of university. For Chinese students with an education background of first year or above, either college students or graduates.

Master’s degree students: Some master’s programs in Norwegian higher education institutions are taught in English, mainly for Eastern European countries and developing countries to enjoy Norwegian Research and Development Agency scholarships, or through exchange projects, quota projects, etc. It provides education to international students and also accepts a small number of self-financed international students. Some students studying abroad in exchange programs can take master's courses, but they cannot obtain a master's degree.

Doctoral degree: Foreign students applying to study for a doctoral degree in Norway should have the same conditions as Norwegian applicants. However, simply having a master's degree does not necessarily guarantee an applicant will be admitted. As admission to doctoral programs is very competitive, applicants should contact the subject department in which they are interested before applying.

2. Language requirements

As exchange programs continue to expand, almost all institutions in Norway have participated in some exchange programs. Therefore, Norwegian institutions adopt the model of the British education system, and the number of majors taught in English is also increasing. Despite this, the official language of instruction in Norwegian higher education institutions is Norwegian, and undergraduate majors are almost entirely taught in Norwegian. International students applying to study degree courses taught in Norwegian should have a good foundation in Norwegian.

It is also a good choice to apply for a master's degree in Norway. Norway's education level ranks high in the United Nations survey. Norwegian education is integrated with European countries, and its educational diplomas are recognized by countries around the world, which will be of great help to students' future development and life.