International students are entitled to work part-time for maximum of 20 hours per week and full time during weekends and semester breaks.
The relationship between lecturers and students is informal and defined by common goals and mutual respect.
Egalitarian values are a cornerstone of the Norwegian culture. This is true both off campus and on.
Almost every applicant succeed in getting visa provided that the authenticated documents are provided.
Egalitarian values are a cornerstone of the Norwegian culture. This is true both off campus and on.
Economy & Job Market
Norwegians enjoy the 2nd highest GDP per-capita (after Luxembourg) and 4thhighest GDP (PPP) per-capita in the world.
Norway ranks as the 2nd wealthiest country in the world in monetary value, with the largest capital reserve per capita of any nation.
Norway maintains 1st place in the world in the UNDP Human Development Index.
The standard of living in Norway is among the highest in the world.
Foreign Policy Magazine ranks Norway as the world's most well-functioning and stable country.
Norway has a very low unemployment rate, currently 3.1%.
The hourly productivity levels, as well as average hourly wages in Norway are among the highest in the world.
Norway is a founding member of the United Nations, NATO, the Council of Europe, and the Nordic Council, a member also of the European Economic Area, the WTO, the OECD and is a part of Schengen Area.
Continued oil and gas exports coupled with a healthy economy and substantial accumulated wealth lead to a conclusion that Norway will remain among the richest countries in the world in the foreseeable future.
Some of the billion dollar companies in Norway are Statoil Group, DnB NOR, Telenor, Yara International, Norsk Hydro, Orkla, Storebrand, Gjensidige Forsikring, Aker Solutions and Spare Bank.
Research
Through internationalisation, basic research and innovation, Norway seeks to become a leading nation within research. The prioritized areas are Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Energy & Environment, Food, Oceans, Health, Information & Communication Technology and New materials & Nanotechnology.
In order to ensure quality in research, 21 Centres of Excellence and 14 Centres for Research-based Innovation (CRIs) have been established with the intention to bring more researchers and research groups to a high international standard. Norwegian research groups also work in close collaboration with partners from innovative industry and innovative public enterprises.
The national budget for 2011 provides an overall allocation of NOK 23 billion for research and development (R&D) activities in Norway.
