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| Norway in Brief |
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Voted the Best Place to Live for the 4th year running by the United Nations' Human Development Index 2004, the opportunity to experience the remarkable standards of living and quality of life as an exchange student in Norway is not to be missed! Norwegians are friendly and down-to-earth, the majority of the population have a good command of English, so your exchange stint in Norway is bound to be an unforgettable and worthwhile experience.
Norway is also a country where nature is a majestic gift to mankind. A place full of fjords, mountains and glaciers, Norway offers an abundance of adventure. The 'Land of the Midnight Sun' has delightfully long summer days, expansive icefields, unspoiled fishing villages and rich historic sites that include Viking ships and medieval stave churches.
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| Life in Norway |
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Norway is a country that is enchantingly unique. A country where light and darkness intertwine, Norway 's summers have long daylight hours and one can even experience the midnight sun without having to travel too far. Winter brings long hours of darkness and one may be lucky enough to catch glimpses of the Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis.
For outdoor enthusiasts, Norway is a great place for hiking, river rafting, mountaineering and skiing, thanks to the gorgeous fjors and majestic mountains. The less active can sit back and enjoy some of the most scenic train, ferry or bus rides. Not to be missed is the Oslo-Bergen Railway, rated one of the best train journeys in the world. Norway has an extensive railway and ferry network where one can easily travel up to the northern villages of the Sámi people, to other parts of Scandinavia and even to parts of the UK.
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Norwegian universities now observe the 3+2+3 (Bachelor + Master + PhD) structure, which would be familiar to most NUS students. Students take an average of 4 courses per academic year, with a maximum of 30 ECTS in each semester. Exchange students must take careful note of this credit limit when working out their study plans, even at the initial stage of SEP applications.
English courses are usually offered at more advanced levels, such as in the second and third year or at the Masters level. In Norway, each course usually has two lectures per week. Certain courses would require students to hand in compulsory assignments or projects before they are qualified to sit for the examinations.
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| Estimated Cost of Living |
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| Standards of living are fairly high in Norway. The expenses for accommodation, food, books and transportation are approximately 8,000 NOK (S$1800) per month. |
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