Inland NorwayThe part-time study programme in Norwegian language and culture is primarily for beginners in Norwegian, but students with skills exceeding the beginner’s level can also apply.
The programme is for students and staff wanting to acquire the necessary language skills to qualify for further studies at university or college level in Norway, or the labour market.
The programme is part-time over two years, in order to make it possible to study or work in Norway at the same time.
In this programme, mastering the practical language is combined with insight into the society and culture of present-day Norway. You do not need to know Norwegian beforehand, we start from scratch. However, you will have to document your Higher Education Entrance Qualification, including English language proficiency.
This is a part-time programme.
From 2021, the programme is composed of four courses, each carrying 15 ECTS and ending with an exam. Together, courses 3 and 4 will be equivalent to "Trinn 3". Direct admission to level 2 or 3 will be possible upon documentation of a certain level in Norwegian. First possible admission to level 2 is January 2022, and level 3 will start in August 2022.
The programme is offered at our campus in Hamar, a medium-sized town centrally located in the south eastern part of Norway. Hamar is only an hour by train from Oslo Airport Gardermoen. There is both physical attendance and online activities, and the programme requires a lot of self studies.
Applicants need to meet the requirements for Higher Education Entrance Qualification, including English language proficiency requirements. Applicants are exempted from Norwegian language proficiency requirements.
Students must either be EU/EEA-citizens, or already a resident in Norway.
Students from outside the EU/EEA-countries must document a valid resident permit in Norway for the entire period of study.
A candidate who has completed his or her qualification should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
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Skills
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General competence
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Compulsory courses
Completing this programme qualifies you for further studies in Norway. You will then compete with other applicants for admission to the programme of your dreams.
The programme is for people of foreign background wanting to acquire Norwegian skills to qualify for admission to higher education and/or the labour market. This includes exchange students, students with Norwegian as a second language who want to improve their Norwegian skills and employees in higher education with foreign background, among others.
Students must either be EU/EEA-citizens, or already a resident in Norway. Students from outside the EU/EEA-countries must document a valid resident permit in Norway for the entire period of study.
Valerii Zolotov is a former student of the Norwegian Language and Culture for International Students programme. He is now studying for a BA at INN University. - The study programme is a perfect combination of different teaching methodes, and includes various types of information sources.