University Study in Norway: University of Oslo
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Academics

  • Study at the University Oslo, home of four Nobel prize-winning researchers.
  • Choose courses from a wide range of fields.
  • Take classes taught in English.
This program appeals to students who are interested in experiencing Norwegian culture, would like to study alongside Norwegian students, or need to fulfill major requirements.

Academic Structure

Program type: This program is a university study program, which allows you to directly enroll in a foreign university and take classes with host country students. Instruction is in English by Norwegian faculty.

Level: Various levels.

Term: Fall semester, spring semester, academic year.

Prerequisites: Sophomores and above.

Courseload: You will take the equivalent of 15 US credits per semester, which is approximately 30 credits at the University of Oslo.

Coursework

You will choose from a variety of English-taught courses in the faculties of humanities and social sciences. The University of Oslo offers more than 800 English-taught courses in a variety of disciplines and levels. Undergraduate courses at the University of Oslo are offered at the 1000–3000 level. You should check the prerequisites of each course to make sure you have adequate preparation to take the course. 4000 level courses are generally master's level courses, though they are occasionally open to undergraduates who have sufficient preparation in the subject area. You can search for classes on the University of Oslo's website.

Global Identity: Connecting Your International Experience with Your Future
This 1-credit online course will help you:

  1. process your overseas experience and apply what you learn upon your return
  2. understand intercultural lingo and relate it to your experience
  3. reflect on the multiple layers of cross-cultural experiences
  4. market your study abroad experience for future career goals.

Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan

Many courses have already been reviewed to meet Liberal Education requirements. Go to the Liberal Education Database to search for courses or submit ones for approval.

Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources tell you why University of Minnesota faculty think study abroad is important for a particular major, what the department wants students to think about when selecting a program, and gives helpful academic planning hints. There may also be profiles of students who studied abroad in your major.

This program appears as a special recommendation on the following Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources:

The University of Oslo program is relatively new and will probably be listed on additional sheets soon. Speak with an adviser to find out how this program works with your major.

 
Last modified on November 21, 2008