1、International Relations Office,Bente Gaalaas Rnningen,Foto: colourbox,Bologna process,European initiative (1999) Aim: to increase mobility in Europe and to strengthen the competitiveness and attractiveness of the European higher educationEuropean Higher Education Area47 participating countriesQualit
2、y assurance easier to compareThree-cycle system,WHITE PAPER ON INTERNATIONALISATION OF EDUCATION,- 2008/2009 by Minister of Research and Higher Education - More focus on quality of Norwegian educationNorwegian education institutions more attractive abroadinternationalisation part of the institutions
3、 strategic development - Establish projects / programs for the development of joint degrees and study programs. - Establish projects for sharing knowledge and experience across national boundaries - Establish projects for the internationalisation of shorter professional studies. - Recalling knowledg
4、e of how both education and research can benefit from a closer cooperation. - Research on effects, best practices and issues within the internationalisation of higher education.,Why study in norway?,With a wide range of high quality courses and great flexibility, Norwegian institutions prove to be a
5、n ideal study destination. From vocational subjects to postgraduate and doctorate level, there are plenty of opportunities for students to fulfil their ambitions. You will also benefit from the informal atmosphere at Norwegian universities and university colleges, where teachers are easily approacha
6、ble and tuition often takes place in small groups. Most institutions also have well equipped computer facilities with free Internet access.,Internationalisation at guc,Exchange possibilities for all degree students (national requirement) Joint programmes like: Erasmus Mundus, joint degrees, double d
7、egrees, Research cooperation and teacher mobility Programmes to support internationalisation in Education International master and ph.d. Programmes Internationalisation at Home (IH),Albania Australia Austria Belgium Canada Czeck Republic Denmark Dominican Republic The Netherlands P.R of China Peru P
8、oland Finland France Germany,Great Brittain India Indonesia (Bali) Italy Kosovo Lithuania Republic of Macedonia Namibia New Zealand Russia Spain Sweden Switzerland Tanzania Ukraine USA,Partners in:,Educational Programmes:,Erasmus (EU)Eurasia programme (NA)AEP HERD (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)Erasmu
9、s Mundus CIMET (EU)Nordplus (Nordic Council)Norway Brazil programme (SwB)Norway China programme (NA)Norway France programme (NA)Quota programme (MFA + MER),Tuition FeeThere are no tuition fees to be paid at Norwegian State Universities / University Colleges, but students from abroad must be able to
10、provide documentation showing they have enough money to cover living expenses.,GUC 3000 students & 305 staffInternational students: 130International environment: over 25 different nationalities representet among staff and students6 master programmes taught in English Courses at bachelor level in Eng
11、lishScholarships offered to the best students,Documents required,Documentation to cover living expences,You can transfer money to special accounts established for foreign students. GUC will send you an official statement confirming the amount transferredUse this as documentation when applying for a
12、student visaWhen you come to Norway and have opened your private bank account, you can transfer the money to this account.You must document funds of approximately NOK 93 000 (approx 12 600 EUR or 16 400 USD) for the 2013/14 academic year.,Required documentation for international students: Certified
13、photocopy of your passport (The page stating your name, nationality and date of birth). Officially certified photocopies (with stamps and signature) of examination certificates/transcript of records must be enclosed to the application. Language: TOEFL or IELTS test results OR Interview Submitted cer
14、tificates and documents will not be returned to applicants. The application is not valid without a signature. We do not accept applications sent by email. If you get admission at Gjvik University College, bring all your original documents for verification. All original documents must be handed in to
15、 the Admission Office within one week after arrival at Gjvik University College,Submitted certificates and documents will not be returned to applicants. The application is not valid without a signature.We do not accept applications sent by email. If you get admission at Gjvik University College, bri
16、ng all your original documents for verification. All original documents must be handed in to the Admission Office within one week after arrival at Gjvik University College,Required documentation for international students (cont):,Student visa Have you been accepted? You have to apply for a student v
17、isa through the nearest Norwegian embassy or consulate. Make sure that you enclose a certified copy of the acceptance letter from Gjvik University College. You must not leave for Norway until you have been granted a student visa. This is a time consuming process, so do not delay applying! Get more i
18、nformation here:the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration,Student Accomodation,Apply online : http:/www.sopp.no (More information and links found at IRO web site)No application deadline first come first served APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!You can share a room or have your private room and share kitchen
19、and bathroom with 5-10 people.Costs from 550 USD per month, included electricity and internet,Health Insurance,If the duration of your stay in Norway is more than one year you automatically become insured under the National Insurance Scheme when you register as a student at a Norwegian institution o
20、f higher education and as a resident in Norway. If the duration of your stay in Norway is between 3 and 12 months you should apply for membership of the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme providing coverage with regard to health services. The form must be sent to the insurance office in the municip
21、ality in which you are staying. Students who do not become a member of the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme, must have a social security coverage from their home country.,Services provided by International Relations Office,Advising before arrivalWelcome-Days before semester startBuddy ProgrammeSt
22、udent assistants other Chinese studentsStudent housing/living accomodationsInternational Student UnionStudent clubs,Application ProcedureApply to GUC admission office Apply student accomodation Application deadline March 20th 2013 Using GUC application form Make sure you have all documentations requ
23、ired Admission letter from GUC Apply for visa at Norwegian Consulate in Guangzhou Book flight tickets! Communication with IRO-GUC,Head of International Relations Office Ms Bente Gaalaas Rnningen Email: benterhig.no (institutional strategy policies and documents, agreements, administration of project
24、s and scholarship, budget for IRO, partner contact, evaluation and reporting, marketing and recruiting, partner visits, web-information)International Coordinator Ms Anneli Torsbakken Email: annelithig.no(advising inbound/outbound exchange students, incoming degree students, erasmus coordinator, contact with partner institutions, reporting to NA, pre-approval of courses, buddy-system, introduction programme, web-information)www.hig.no www.hig.no/international,
