International Student Experiences in Norway
Curious about how international students perceive their time in Norway? Get firsthand accounts of their unique journeys!
Learn about achieving work-life balance, embarking on Arctic adventures, and seizing new opportunities.
Click on each student's name to read their in-depth interviews and insights.
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I learned so much and challenged myself to try new things.
Beautiful landscapes, a reinforcing teaching environment and the opportunity to discover a new culture are some of the reasons why Carla Cerutti decided to go on exchange to the Game School in Hamar.
She advices students to experience new adventures, get to know the city and to ask their teachers for advice with academic problems.
Carla studied at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences.
Four reasons why I chose Norway as a study destination
Amine Naini from Morocco:
- Enjoying a quick mountain escape
- Practical education system
- Attractive job market
- A multicultural and welcoming country
Amine studied at NHH Norwegian School of Economics.
Amine Naini from Morocco:
- Enjoying a quick mountain escape
- Practical education system
- Attractive job market
- A multicultural and welcoming country
Amine studied at NHH Norwegian School of Economics.
A safe place to study
Sandy Hoi Yan Shui from Hong Kong, China, has made the most her studies in Norway by combining lectures with plenty of outdoor activities.
Sandy studied at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences.
A journey to the Arctic ocean
Iliana Vasiliki Ntinou from Greece got the opportunity to take part in a research cruise to the Arctic Ocean as part of her master degree in Marine Biology.
Iliana studied at the University of Bergen.
Iliana Vasiliki Ntinou from Greece got the opportunity to take part in a research cruise to the Arctic Ocean as part of her master degree in Marine Biology.
Iliana studied at the University of Bergen.
An open and hands-on learning environment
Christine Kabazira from Uganda studied journalism in Oslo.
She tells about a modern campus, good education, an open and hands-on learning environment, good libraries and guest lecturers that helped her develop as a researcher"
Christine studied at OsloMet.
The land of the midnight sun
Aeneas Jerron had dreamt about coming to Norway since he was 10 years old, after his teacher told him about the “land of midnight sun”. He finally got the opportunity to see it for himself.
Aeneas studied at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences.
Aeneas Jerron had dreamt about coming to Norway since he was 10 years old, after his teacher told him about the “land of midnight sun”. He finally got the opportunity to see it for himself.
Aeneas studied at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences.
The student associations are incredibly active
Michael Toivonen from Canada found the first weeks i Norway "a lot of fun and extremely busy".
The student assocations are incredibly active and there are many clubs both, from academic, sports and other activities. The student union organizes many company events that are great for networking as well as more social where you can build strong relationships.
Michael studied at NHH Norwegian School of Economics.
Three ways to make Norwegian friends
Iliana Vasiliki Ntinou from Greece easily made international friends, but found it harder to meet Norwegians. After living in Norway for nearly a year, she finally cracked the code on how to make Norwegian friends.
- Go hiking
- Take part in organised activities
- Learn language and culture
Iliana studied at the University of Bergen.
Iliana Vasiliki Ntinou from Greece easily made international friends, but found it harder to meet Norwegians. After living in Norway for nearly a year, she finally cracked the code on how to make Norwegian friends.
- Go hiking
- Take part in organised activities
- Learn language and culture
Iliana studied at the University of Bergen.
Learning Norwegian opened doors
Antony Cornillon from France studied Logistic studies in Molde.
"At that time, it was quite easy to find an English-speaking job in the oil and gas industry, as there was an important need for qualified manpower". As he learned the Norwegian language, he got more and more career opportunities.
Anthony studied at Molde University College - Specielized University in Logistics.
I became more confident in doing my own research
Anastasija Zarevac from Serbia studied Norwegian language in Bergen through the Mobility grant for Norwegian Language, literature and culture.
"Perhaps what attracted me most are the values that are emphasised in Norway. I felt that my personal values and the issues that I care about – everything from equality to environmental protection – were in keeping with the values shared by most Norwegians.
Anastasija studied at the University of Bergen.
Anastasija Zarevac from Serbia studied Norwegian language in Bergen through the Mobility grant for Norwegian Language, literature and culture.
"Perhaps what attracted me most are the values that are emphasised in Norway. I felt that my personal values and the issues that I care about – everything from equality to environmental protection – were in keeping with the values shared by most Norwegians.
Anastasija studied at the University of Bergen.
Career opportunities and work-life balance
Beverly Faye Becker was convinced that obtaining a Norwegian degree would help building her career in Norway. Now, five years later, she knows she was right.
Beverly studied at NHH Norwegian School of Economics.
Getting the possibility to try yourself makes it very unique
Medicine student Marike Sophie Bech from Germany took an exchange semester in Trondheim.
She found the health care system quite different and liked the positive culture of asking questions, addressing the lecturers with their first name and trying to understand each other, rather than claiming knowledge.
Small learning groups, personal contact and a general positively attitude towards each other along with possibilities to gaining practical knowledge was some of the things that made it unique.
Marike studied at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
Medicine student Marike Sophie Bech from Germany took an exchange semester in Trondheim.
She found the health care system quite different and liked the positive culture of asking questions, addressing the lecturers with their first name and trying to understand each other, rather than claiming knowledge.
Small learning groups, personal contact and a general positively attitude towards each other along with possibilities to gaining practical knowledge was some of the things that made it unique.
Marike studied at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).