1. Østfold University College

2. Educational system in Norway Higher education
Agenda
Introduction
Educational system in Norway
Higher education
Comparing the Norwegian and Russia educational system
Østfold University College

9. About Østfold University College
We are a medium-sized university college with 5500 students and 500 staff members.
We are located in Northern Europe, in two neighbouring towns Halden and Fredrikstad, south-east of Norway.

10. About Østfold University College
Sweden

11. Study programmes
Østfold University College offers a number of bachelor programmes and a few master programmes, several of which include a period of study abroad. 
Most of our study programmes are taught in Norwegian, however we also offer a number of courses taught in English, German, French and Spanish.   

12. Our faculties
We offer 60 study programmes at 5 faculties and one academy
Faculty of Business, Languages and Social Sciences
Faculty of Computer Sciences
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Health and Social Studies
Norwegian Theatre Academy

13. The Faculty of Business, Languages and Social Sciences

14. Business, Languages and Social Sciences in Halden
Master programme in:
Organization and Leadership
Foreign Languages (German and English)
 Bachelor programmes in:
Business Administration
Accounting and Auditing
International Communication 
Society, Language and Culture
One-year programmes in :
English, German, French, Spanish and Political Science
Extension courses in English, German and Political Science
English, German and French for Teachers

15. The Faculty of Engineering in Fredrikstad
Bachelor programmes in:
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electro Engineering
Industrial Design
Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

16. The Faculty of Computer Sciences in Halden
Master programme in: 
Computer Science 
Bachelor programmes in: 
Computer Science
Digital Media Production
Computer Engineering
Information Systems and
IT Management
One year programme in: 
Computer Sciences

17. International Relations
Østfold University College participates in
a number of international co-operation
programmes within LLP/Erasmus and
Nordplus
We have bilateral agreements with
European, American, Canadian,
South African, Australian and Vietnamese
universities
Norway has adopted the ECTS credit
system and our studies are internationally
compatible

18. Academic year Full academic year: mid August to mid June
Autumn semester: mid August to mid December
Spring semester: mid January to mid June

19. Why choose Østfold University College?
Small class size
Friendly atmosphere
Individually tailored student teaching
Personalized international student services
No tuition fee
Close to lakes, forests, sport activities
One hour and a half to Oslo
Two hours to Göteborg   

20. Accommodation
International students are guaranteed university accommodation
The rent ranges from 320 EUR to 460 EUR per month
Internet access in all rooms   

21. The Faculty of Health and Social Studies in Fredrikstad

22. Courses offered to international students, 1
The Faculty of Business, Languages and Social Sciences:
The International Business Programme
Communication and Business
Political Science
English for Teachers
Deutsch als Fremdsprache (German as a Foreign Language)
German extension course
Le Français langue étrangère (French as a Foreign Language)
Spanish course
Norwegian as a Foreign Language
The Faculty of Computer Sciences:
Master programme in Computer Sciences
Courses within the Bachelor programme in Computer Sciences

23. Education System and Higher Education
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