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International Students

Norway

Number of Students at Glamorgan

Total student population: 23,990
International student population: 3,200
There are currently 39 Norwegian students studying at the University of Glamorgan.

Popular Courses

BSc [Hons] Music Technology
BSc [Hons] Sound Technology

– Taught at the state of the art Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries, these courses prepare students for exciting careers in the music, recording and new media industries.

For more advanced studies in these subjects, students should consider:

For other courses available at the Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries, please visit our course pages

Other popular programmes for students from Norway include:

MChiro Chiropractic

– The Welsh Institute of Chiropractic at the University has an excellent working relationship with the chiropractic profession and enjoys close links with the British Chiropractic Association and the College of Chiropractors, as well as many other international chiropractic organisations. The University was the first in the UK to offer an integrated undergraduate degree programme accredited by the General Chiropractic Council (GCC).

BSc Network Management and Security

– This programme gives students full exemption from the examination requirements of the British Computer Society and has partial CEng accreditation from the Engineering Council. This means that what you learn meets industry standards and will be relevant to actual practice, giving you an edge when you compete for jobs.

Other popular courses include:

For more details of all the courses offered by the University, please visit our course pages

Scholarships for Your Country

Norwegian students are eligible for undergraduate academic scholarships of up to £1,500 and postgraduate academic scholarships of up to £2,000. International Postgraduate Environmental and Engineering Scholarships of £4,850 are also available.

Visit our scholarships pages for more information

Norwegian Loan and Grant System

For information on student loans and grants from the Norwegian funding system, please contact Lånekassen

Most Glamorgan degree courses are approved for these loans. If you require a scholarship letter for Lånekassen, please email Kate Czyrko , giving details of your name, date of birth, registration number and programme of study.

Entry Requirements - Undergraduate

Students who hold the Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole will be considered for admission onto undergraduate programmes.

Proficiency in English is essential for Undergraduate study. The University of Glamorgan recognises the following English language qualifications:

GCSE English at grade C
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL (Paper based) 550
TOEFL iBT 79–80

If you hold an English language qualification which is not listed here, please email Kate Czyrko or contact her on the telephone number below to check whether we will accept it as an alternative.

Entry Requirements - Postgraduate

Students who hold a Candidatus Magisterii or Candidatus Juris (for Law) or a Bachelor degree will be considered for admission onto postgraduate programmes.

Applicants who already hold a Masters degree will be considered for Masters programme entry
MBA – For entry to MBA applicants should have one of the above and at least 2 years relevant work experience, preferably after graduation and student should be aged at least 23.

Proficiency in English is essential for Postgraduate study. The University of Glamorgan recognises the following English language qualifications:

GCSE English at grade C
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL (Paper based) 575
TOEFL iBT 90–91

If you hold an English language qualification which is not listed here, please email Kate Czyrko or contact her on the telephone number below to find out whether we will accept it as an alternative.

Don’t worry if you do not meet this requirement as we offer a range of English Language Courses to prepare you for academic studies.

Other Information

Glamorgan’s Link with Noroff Instituttet

ICT Security and Sound and Music Production students from the Norwegian vocational school, Noroff Instituttet, can apply the University of Glamorgan to complete their Bachelor’s degree in a year. Please find out more at Noroff’s web pages.

How do I, as a former Noroff student, apply to Glamorgan?:
http://student.noroff.no/glamorgan/

Glamorgan’s Link with Bjørknes Høyskole

Students who successfully complete the Medisin grunnfag are now eligible to apply for MChiro Chiropractic

Glamorgan’s Link with Atlantis Medisinske Høgskole

Atlantis also offers a Medisin grunnfag, graduates of which are eligible to apply to the first year of MChiro programme.

A programme such as Glamorgan’s MChiro Chiropractic is not available anywhere in Norway, and we are the only university in the UK to offer a fully integrated undergraduate Masters degree programme that is accredited by the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and the European Council on Chiropractic Education (ECCE). Please email Kate Czyrko for more details on how to make an application if you are studying at one of these institutions.

Do Norwegian Students need a Visa to study at Glamorgan?

Normally, Norwegian students coming to study in the UK do not require prior entry clearance (a visa) because Norway is a member of the EEA (European Economic Area). However, it is worthwhile confirming this with the British Embassy who you can contact at:

Thomas Heftyesgate 8 0244 Oslo Tel: (023) 13 27 00 Fax: (023) 13 27 38

E-mail: conmail@oslo.mail.fco.gov.uk,
Web: http://ukinnorway.fco.gov.uk/en/

You will need to show details of your acceptance onto a course, your offer letter, and that you have sufficient money to fund your education and living expenses in the UK. If you have any queries regarding these details, please email Kate Czyrko .

ANSA (Assocation of Norwegian Students Abroad)

ANSA offers invaluable advice for Norwegian students before, during and after their time studying overseas. Their website is well worth a visit to get general information from advisers who have first hand experience of studying outside Norway.