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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An animated exchange at HINN
Carla Cerutti
“The experience at the Game School was outstanding”
Carla Cerutti, The Netherlands
An animated exchange at HINN
Carla Cerutti
“The experience at the Game School was outstanding”
Carla Cerutti
The Netherlands

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.

A safe place to study
Sandy Hoi Yan Shiu
“You will always feel safe and have nice people around”
Sandy Hoi Yan Shiu, China
A safe place to study
Sandy Hoi Yan Shiu
“You will always feel safe and have nice people around”
Sandy Hoi Yan Shiu
China

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.

 The resources available to  international students in Norway are incredible
Christine  Kabazira
“Studying abroad is a unique opportunity, and it’s important to make the most of it”
Christine Kabazira, Uganda
 The resources available to  international students in Norway are incredible
Christine  Kabazira
“Studying abroad is a unique opportunity, and it’s important to make the most of it”
Christine Kabazira
Uganda

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 student associations are incredibly active
“The first weeks in Norway were a lot of fun and extremely busy”
Michael Toivonen, Canada
The student associations are incredibly active
“The first weeks in Norway were a lot of fun and extremely busy”
Michael Toivonen
Canada

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.

Learning Norwegian opened doors
Antony Cornillon
“I have quite often recruiters who contact me for new positions”
Antony Cornillon, France
Learning Norwegian opened doors
Antony Cornillon
“I have quite often recruiters who contact me for new positions”
Antony Cornillon
France

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.

Beverly built her career through studies and network
Beverly Faye Becker
“The work-life balance in Norway is unbeatable”
Beverly Faye Becker, Singapore
Beverly built her career through studies and network
Beverly Faye Becker
“The work-life balance in Norway is unbeatable”
Beverly Faye Becker
Singapore

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.