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Study in Norway! Welcome to the Kingdom of Norway…
Once home to its legendary, ferocious and feared Vikings, modern Norway is a peaceful, Scandinavian country, with picturesque communities scattered throughout pristine, forest-covered landscapes. Through participating in a WEP student exchange program, you could experience the life of a local teenager as you study in Norway.
The official language of Norway, Norwegian, is a northern Germanic language, very closely related to Danish and Swedish. In fact, people from these countries generally have no problems understanding each other.
Besides its impressive mountain ranges and long, fjord-serrated coastline, Norway is also home to spectacular natural phenomena like its midnight sun, polar nights and Northern Lights. Just like its Scandinavian neighbours, for an average of two weeks each season, Norway experiences the midnight sun in summer and polar nights in winter.
So, it is of no surprise that the relationship Norwegians have with nature forms a vital part of their national identity. Most schools organise compulsory ski days and material produced about Norway often depicts its natural beauty rather than its cultural sights or celebrations.
Naturally, what better way to discover Norway and its warm-hearted people than by experiencing it first-hand during your student exchange program with WEP. Interested? Keep on reading below to find out how you can study in Norway as a WEP exchange student!
Upcoming Exchanges
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2018 | Short Term | $ 6,950 | 19 September 2017 |
| January 2018 | Semester | $ 8,450 | 19 September 2017 |
| January 2018 | Year | $ 9,800 | 19 September 2017 |
| August 2018 | Short Term | $ TBC | 20 March 2018 |
| August 2018 | Semester | $ TBC | 20 March 2018 |
| August 2018 | Academic Year | $ TBC | 20 March 2018 |
The above costs apply to departures up to and including May 2018.
Included Extras
Two-night orientation in Copenhagen for January and August programs (numbers permitting).
Optional Extras
Four trips/activities per year.
More Information
School
In Norway school typically starts at 8am. Most students walk or ride to school if they live close enough or alternatively they take the bus. Lunch is normally eaten at school, at around 11am.
School finishes between 2-3pm. Students are expected to do 1-2 hours of homework every night. Students are also expected to be focused and independent workers when it comes to assignments and projects.
Language
The most widely spoken language in Norway is Norwegian, with approximately 95% of the population using the language. As well as Norwegian, a large majority of the population of Norway (90%) can speak English.
How hard is it to learn Norwegian in Australia? MODERATE. 23-24 weeks OR 575-600 class hours are required to become proficient in Norwegian. Fast-track your language studies on exchange!
Climate/Time
The days are short in the winter and the sun may only rise for a few hours. In the summer the days are long and in some areas you can go for days with continuous light! Research your arrival season so that you have appropriate clothing and can be prepared for these adjustments.
Depending on daylight saving, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane are between eight to nine hours ahead of Norway.
Specific Requirements
Applicants MUST be between 15-18, HOWEVER if they are applying for August programs, they need to turn 16 before the end of the calendar year and cannot turn 19 while on program. If applying for January programs, they must turn 17 before the end of the calendar year and cannot turn 20 on program.
Local Time
0 6 : 4 3 22 July, 2017
Currency
1 AUD 6.04 NOK
Weather
Today
10.0 8.2 °C
Tomorrow
16.4 7.3 °C
Day After
16.5 8.7 °C