Norway

Norway, alternatively known as the Kingdom of Norway/Kongeriket Norge/Norge, is an independent country in Northern Europe. It occupies the Scandinavian Peninsula’s western half, with about half of the country’s population of 5,352,000 living in the region around the capital of Oslo. Norway has a mostly mountainous terrain and coastlines on the Barents, Norwegian and North Sea as well as on Skagerrak (Skager Strait). The country shares land borders with only three other countries: Sweden, Russia, and Finland.

Norway is a frequently recommended tourist destination due to its natural beauty and interesting culture. However, it should also be considered as a worthwhile location to study abroad. To begin with, the country has a rather wide range of accredited institutions of higher education, some of which are featured in the QS World University Rankings 2020 such as the Norwegian University of Science And Technology, the University of Tromsø (alternatively known as the Arctic University of Norway), the University Of Oslo, and the University Of Bergen. Among the popular fields of study are Arts, Health, Education, Economics, Sociology, Management, Culturology, Engineering, Design, Business, and Information Technologies. In addition, the tuition fees requested by the institutions of higher education are relatively less costly compared to other countries such as France, Belgium, or Italy. Furthermore, there are many opportunities to participate in volunteer programs and internships, particularly in the fields of Technology, Engineering, and Human Rights. In addition to the previously-mentioned advantages, there are many programs that are taught in English, allowing students to practice their foreign-language skills.