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Velkommen til Norge! Oh hey, 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.
Experience Norway first-hand during your student exchange program with WEP. Interested? Keep on reading below to find out how you can study in Norway!
Upcoming Exchanges
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2022 | Semester | $ 9,950 | 29 March 2022 |
| August 2022 | Academic Year | $ 11,450 | 29 March 2022 |
| January 2023 | Semester | $ 9,950 | 30 August 2022 |
| January 2023 | Year | $ 11,450 | 30 August 2022 |
A flight surcharge may be applied if at the time of making flight bookings airlines are charging significantly higher airfares.
Included Extras
3 days / 2 nights Preparation Course in Copenhagen or Oslo at arrival (mandatory)
Optional Extras
Two trips/activities offered per year (numbers permitting)
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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
For semester and year programs starting in August, applicants must have turned 15 years and 8 months before arrival and not be more than 18 years on the last day of the program period. For semester and year programs starting in January, applicants must have turned 16 years before arrival and not be more than 18 years on the last day of the program period.
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Currency
1 AUD 6.04 NOK
Weather
Today
2.2 -2.0 °C
Tomorrow
6.1 0.9 °C
Day After
7.7 2.0 °C
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