Scholarship available for Myanmar students at Mahidol University, Bangkok
Last updated: 08.07.2013 // The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with Mahidol University, is proud to announce 30 two-year Master and 30 three-year PhD scholarships to study at Mahidol University, Thailand. The scholarships are available to the faculty and staff of Myanmar public universities and affiliated institutions as well as Myanmar government and NGO officials and those from private institutions.
The first enrollments will be in August 2013. Applications will be assessed continously, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. These full scholarships will cover the following areas:
Group 1: Life Science & Health
Group 2: Social & Population Science
Group 3: Human Rights & Peace Studies
Group 4: Environmental Science
Group 2: Social & Population Science
Group 3: Human Rights & Peace Studies
Group 4: Environmental Science
- Applicants from minority backgrounds, women and those from rural areas are especially encouraged to apply.
- Please note that awardees must return to work in Myanmar upon completing their studies.
For the majority of Mahidol's master programs. duration of study is within 24 months for full-time enrollment. Certain program may require shorter time such as the Master of Public Health (MPH). At Mahidol University, the doctoral degree program normally covers 3 years of full-time study. In order to complete a doctoral degree, a doctoral student must satisfactorily complete the required credits, attain a cumulative GPA not less than 3.50, must have at least one article published in an internationally-refereed journal, and must complete a doctoral dissertation on a topic relevant to the home country’s development or of significance in the ASEAN context. For research, students will be encouraged to conduct some parts of their research work in Myanmar to promote real situation experience, if possible. This will be based on availability of research tools and other feasibilities involved along with shared discretion of students and their supervisors.
For more information, please contact: Assist. Prof. Dr. Anadi NitithamyongDeputy Dean for Student Service and International Relations, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University at anadi.nit@mahidol.ac.th ornaowarat.imj@mahidol.ac.th.
http://www.emb-norway.or.th/News_and_events/Myanmar-News/Scholarship-available-for-Myanmar-students-at-Mahidol-University-Bangkok/
TUDY IN NORWAY
Norway offers you a unique student experience and Norwegian institutions of higher education welcome applications sent by qualified students from all over the world.
Internationalisation is a priority within all sectors of the Norwegian education system, and universities and university colleges are constantly working to facilitate for international students. Around 15 000 foreign nationals are currently enrolled at Norwegian institutions of higher education. International students may apply for admission to a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. You may come to Norway as student through established exchange programmes, institutional agreements or as a so called "free mover", where you arrange the stay by yourself (type of study, length and financing).
Quality education
With a wide range of high quality courses and great flexibility, Norwegian institutions prove to be an ideal study destination. From vocational subjects to postgraduate and doctorate level, there are plenty of opportunities for students to fulfil their ambitions. You will also benefit from the informal atmosphere at Norwegian universities and university colleges, where teachers are easily approachable and tuition often takes place in small groups. Most institutions also have well equipped computer facilities with free Internet access.
With a wide range of high quality courses and great flexibility, Norwegian institutions prove to be an ideal study destination. From vocational subjects to postgraduate and doctorate level, there are plenty of opportunities for students to fulfil their ambitions. You will also benefit from the informal atmosphere at Norwegian universities and university colleges, where teachers are easily approachable and tuition often takes place in small groups. Most institutions also have well equipped computer facilities with free Internet access.
Study off the beaten track
In our northern corner of the world you can combine your studies with exciting outdoor activities, both winter and summer. You can see the Aurora Borealis ("Northern lights"), experience the midnight sun, fjords and mountains. Challenge yourself with skiing, white water rafting or climbing. Or simply enjoy the fresh air, clean water and lots and lots of space. As a student in Norway you will never be short of possibilities for unique nature experiences.
In our northern corner of the world you can combine your studies with exciting outdoor activities, both winter and summer. You can see the Aurora Borealis ("Northern lights"), experience the midnight sun, fjords and mountains. Challenge yourself with skiing, white water rafting or climbing. Or simply enjoy the fresh air, clean water and lots and lots of space. As a student in Norway you will never be short of possibilities for unique nature experiences.
EDUCATION SYSTEM
Student mobility and international cooperation are key objectives for the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research. Currently, over 12 000 foreign students are studying in Norway and we look forward to welcoming many more.
Norway is one of the leading countries conforming to the guidelines from theBologna Process in European higher education. The degree system based on the Bachelor's, Masters and Ph.D. structure has been successfully implemented, together with the ECTS credits system. By adapting to the European standard in higher education it is easy for students at Norwegian institutions to obtain recognition of their qualifications in other countries.
The internationalisation of higher education has been a key factor for the development of programmes where the language of instruction is English in Norway. For the scool year 2007/2008 more than 200 Masters programmes taught in English are available to students, covering a variety of subject areas. Some of the institutions are also offering English-taught programmes at the Bachelor’s level.
There are about 70 public and private institutions of higher learning located throughout Norway, from Kristiansand in the south to Svalbard in the North.
MASTERS COURSE SEARCH
An increasing number of Norwegian universities and university colleges are offering Masters programmes where the language of instruction is English. Below you can browse through these programmes by subject area or alphabetically, or do a full-text search. Information about admission requirements, application procedures/deadlines and relevant contact information are included in the course descriptions. There are currently over 200 programmes available in this online catalogue. The information is continually updated.
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Programmes by subject area
Programmes by institution
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All information in the online catalogue is provided by the various institutions. Inquiries regarding the content, including application forms, should be directed to the institutions.
TUITION FEES
The majority of Norwegian institutions of higher education are publicly funded. And the Norwegian government considers access to higher education for all to be an important part of the Norwegian society. Thus, there are normally no tuition fees at state universities and university colleges in Norway. This also applies to foreign students, no matter which country you come from.
No tuition fees
Generally, students at state universities and university colleges do not pay tuition fees. This is true for all levels, including undergraduate studies, Masters programmes and Ph.D. programmes. However, students will have to pay a semester fee of NOK 300-600 each semester. In order to take an exam this fee will have to be paid in full. But the fee also grants you membership in the local student welfare organisation, which in turn entitles you to several benefits. These benefits may include on campus health services, counselling, access to sports facilities and cultural activities.
Generally, students at state universities and university colleges do not pay tuition fees. This is true for all levels, including undergraduate studies, Masters programmes and Ph.D. programmes. However, students will have to pay a semester fee of NOK 300-600 each semester. In order to take an exam this fee will have to be paid in full. But the fee also grants you membership in the local student welfare organisation, which in turn entitles you to several benefits. These benefits may include on campus health services, counselling, access to sports facilities and cultural activities.
Payment of the semester fee is also neccessary to get an official student card that, among other things, gives you reduced fares on most forms of public transport and lower ticket prices to various cultural events.
Programmes and courses with tutition fees
Most private institutions have tuition fees for all their programmes and courses. But the fees are usually significantly lower than those of comparable studies in most other countries. Also, foreign students don't pay higher tuition fees than Norwegian students.
Most private institutions have tuition fees for all their programmes and courses. But the fees are usually significantly lower than those of comparable studies in most other countries. Also, foreign students don't pay higher tuition fees than Norwegian students.
State universities and university colleges may have tuition fees for a few specialised programmes. Typically these programmes are at the Masters level.
External resources:
:: The Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU)
SIU is a Norwegian agency that promotes international cooperation in education and research.
SIU is a Norwegian agency that promotes international cooperation in education and research.
:: The Research Council of Norway
The Research Council of Norway is a national strategic body and funding agency for research and innovation activities. The council administrates several scholarship schemes for foreign students and researchers.
The Research Council of Norway is a national strategic body and funding agency for research and innovation activities. The council administrates several scholarship schemes for foreign students and researchers.
:: Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund ("Lånekassen")
Governmental agency providing grants and loans to Norwegian and international students.
Governmental agency providing grants and loans to Norwegian and international students.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Most Norwegian institutions have various bilateral agreements with foreign institutions of higher education. These agreements are usually designed for the mutual exchange of students, researchers and teachers. However, there are national programmes that offer scholarships and other types of funding for international students wishing to study in Norway. Certain restrictions and prerequisites apply for all these programmes. In addition, there are various stipends available offered by private and non-profit organisations.
1. Science without borders
Science without Borders is a mobility programme offering scholarships to Brazilian undergraduate students for up to one year of study at higher education institutions in Norway. The subjects covered by Science without Borders are mainly within the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). More information about Science without borders here.
2. Semester grants
The semester grants give students an opportunity for fieldwork at a higher education institution in Norway. The grants are awarded for a one to three months stay within the Norwegian semester periods, and are primarily awarded to students who have chosen a Norwegian topic for their Bachelor, Master or PhD. The grant covers accommodation, board, local transport and pocket money. Application deadlines: 15 March / 15 October
More information in Norwegian or English.
More information in Norwegian or English.
3. Erasmus
The Erasmus programme offers students from EU/EEA-countries enrolled at European higher education insitutions the possibility to study abroad as a part of their degree to supplement their studies. Exchanges last between 3 and 12 months. For more information contact your home university or the national agency of your country. To learn more about the Erasmus-programme and find out if you are eligible to apply, please visit the website of the European Commission.
4. Erasmus Mundus
Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses are high-quality study programmes at masters level offered by a consortium of at least three European higher education institutions. They last between one and two years and lead to the award of a recognised double, joint or multiple degree. Students have to study in at least two institutions. Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available for students who have been admitted to an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course.
Learn more about the Erasmus Mundus programme.
Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses are high-quality study programmes at masters level offered by a consortium of at least three European higher education institutions. They last between one and two years and lead to the award of a recognised double, joint or multiple degree. Students have to study in at least two institutions. Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available for students who have been admitted to an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course.
Learn more about the Erasmus Mundus programme.
5. Nordplus Higher Education
If you are enrolled at a Nordic or Baltic higher education institution, Nordplus may offer a possibility to study in another Nordic or Baltic country as part of your degree. For more information contact your home university or thenational agency.
To learn more about the programme, please visit Nordplusonline.org.
If you are enrolled at a Nordic or Baltic higher education institution, Nordplus may offer a possibility to study in another Nordic or Baltic country as part of your degree. For more information contact your home university or thenational agency.
To learn more about the programme, please visit Nordplusonline.org.
6. YGGDRASIL- Young Guest and Doctoral Researchers' Annual Scholarships for Investigation and Learning in Norway
The Research Council of Norway is offering mobility grants to highly qualified, international Ph.D. students and younger researchers from 25 countries in connection with research stays in Norway of one to ten months through the YGGDRASIL mobility programme. The programme seeks to make Norway an attractive research destination for highly qualified international Ph.D. students and younger researchers in all subject areas, thus strengthening the Norwegian research communities involved.The mobility programme takes its name from Yggdrasil, the immense ash tree from Norse mythology whose branches extend throughout the world and into the heavens.
The Research Council of Norway is offering mobility grants to highly qualified, international Ph.D. students and younger researchers from 25 countries in connection with research stays in Norway of one to ten months through the YGGDRASIL mobility programme. The programme seeks to make Norway an attractive research destination for highly qualified international Ph.D. students and younger researchers in all subject areas, thus strengthening the Norwegian research communities involved.The mobility programme takes its name from Yggdrasil, the immense ash tree from Norse mythology whose branches extend throughout the world and into the heavens.
To learn more about the programme and find out if you are eligible to apply, please visit the website of The Research Council of Norway.
Call for proposals 2011-2012
Call for proposals 2011-2012
7. Quota Scheme
The Norwegian government provides scholarships for students from developing countries and countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia through the Quota Scheme. The objective of the scheme is to promote the internationalisation of higher education. Currently, the scheme provides full scholarships for a total of 1 100 students, of which 800 are from developing countries and 300 from Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Each year universities and university colleges in Norway are allocated a certain number of quota students. The scheme normally includes courses taught in English at Masters and Ph.D. level, in addition to certain professional degrees. In order to find out which courses are available under the scheme, please contact the institutions directly.
The Norwegian government provides scholarships for students from developing countries and countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia through the Quota Scheme. The objective of the scheme is to promote the internationalisation of higher education. Currently, the scheme provides full scholarships for a total of 1 100 students, of which 800 are from developing countries and 300 from Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Each year universities and university colleges in Norway are allocated a certain number of quota students. The scheme normally includes courses taught in English at Masters and Ph.D. level, in addition to certain professional degrees. In order to find out which courses are available under the scheme, please contact the institutions directly.
The application deadline varies depending on course and institution. To learn more about the Quota Scheme and find out if you are eligible to apply, please visit the website of The Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU).
8. Norad's Programme for Master Studies (NOMA)
(former Norad Fellowship Programme and The Norwegian Capacity-Building Programme)
Norad's Programme for Master Studies (NOMA) provides financial support for developing and running Master’s degree programmes in developing countries through equal partnerships between local and Norwegian higher education institutions.
(former Norad Fellowship Programme and The Norwegian Capacity-Building Programme)
Norad's Programme for Master Studies (NOMA) provides financial support for developing and running Master’s degree programmes in developing countries through equal partnerships between local and Norwegian higher education institutions.
The aim of all educational activities within the NOMA is to educate staff in public and private sector as well as NGOs in the South. Masters programmes will to a greater extent than earlier be established and developed in the South in close collaboration with Norwegian institutions.
The NOMA Programme is currently not open to applicants for new projects. The NOMA Programme Board has allocated all available funds for the programme period 2006-2014. To learn more about the programme, please visit the website of the NOMA programme.
9. High North Fellowship Program
The High North Fellowship program offers scholarships to students from the Canada, Japan, Russia, South Korea and the US who attend an institution in Northern Norway as part of their higher education. The program is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Each fellowship recipient receives a monthly stipend of approximately NOK 9 440, and a travel grant of the same amount. Learn more about the High North Fellowship Program.
The High North Fellowship program offers scholarships to students from the Canada, Japan, Russia, South Korea and the US who attend an institution in Northern Norway as part of their higher education. The program is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Each fellowship recipient receives a monthly stipend of approximately NOK 9 440, and a travel grant of the same amount. Learn more about the High North Fellowship Program.
10. The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund
The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund ("Lånekassen") is primarily directed towards Norwegian citizens. However, some foreign citizens may be eligible for support. If you are a foreign citizen, your right to financial support from the Loan Fund depends on your connection to Norway, which country you come from and on what grounds you have a residence permit.
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Support from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund consists of a loan and a grant that will cover the costs of studying in Norway. You will only have to repay the loan. If you have children with a residence permit who live together with you in Norway, you may be eligible for further support. If you work while you are a student, the support may be reduced.
You need admission to a Norwegian educational institution in order to apply for financial support and you need a residence permit before any support is paid out.
To learn more about the Loan Fund and find out if you are eligible, please see the website of the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.
Photo: Berit Roald / ScanpixWork
Last updated: 19.04.2012 // Labour migration is an integral part of the development of Norwegian society. The Norwegian authorities are seeking to make it easier for qualified foreign workers to get a job in Norway.
Most foreign workers need a permit to work in Norway. Information on the rules and guidelines that apply to nationals from various countries as well as for the different types of work permits is found on the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration’s (UDI) website. The website also offers information on how to apply for permission to work and live in Norway.
Please note that special rules apply to EU/EEA/EFTA citizens.
Please note that special rules apply to EU/EEA/EFTA citizens.
More information on finding a job in Norway may be found on the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration’s (NAV) website.
THE PEACE WORKER
Our privileged situation, coupled with the egalitarian values on which Norwegian politics are based, have often given Norwegian politicians a moral imperative to engage in peace processes and advocate human rights and humanitarian aid.
This leads to an interesting foreign policy, shaped by things like Norway giving a substantial proportion of its annual budget as humanitarian aid, and Norway and Norwegian peace brokers having been actively involved in facilitating peace settlements. An example of the last is the Oslo Accord between Israel and Palestine, which Norway helped facilitate, but Norway has also been heavily involved in peace processes in the Balkans, Colombia, Guatemala, Sudan and Sri Lanka.
Norway has mostly had the role of being a facilitator who sets the table and helps the two parties in the conflict talk. the idea is that since Norway is a small country with no particular aspirations of superpower status, no military clout, and no vested interests in the conflict, that both sides in it will trust us enough to allow us to mediate the agreement.
The Nobel Peace Prize
Another connection with peace work is that the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Norway by a Norwegian comittee. Some may think of it as the Academy Awards for politicians, but it’s an important institution helping give resources, publicity and credibility to the unselfish few who struggle against the grain to create a lasting peace.
Another connection with peace work is that the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Norway by a Norwegian comittee. Some may think of it as the Academy Awards for politicians, but it’s an important institution helping give resources, publicity and credibility to the unselfish few who struggle against the grain to create a lasting peace.
Despite being instituted by the man who invented dynamite (he was Swedish, by the way), it’s still the most prestigious peace prize, considered the most important recognition of the ultimate political achievement. It is arguably the single most important award in the world.
VIDEOS
Video Contest: My Unique Student Experience in Norway
Submit a video about your experience as an international student in Norway and win a great prize
Who can participate?
International students in Norway
International students in Norway
Video requirements
All genres, length: max. 2 minutes
All genres, length: max. 2 minutes
How do I participate in the contest?
Submit your video by uploading it on YouTube.com. Forward the YouTube link, the name of the project, your name, phone number and e-mail address tostudyinnorway@siu.no
Submit your video by uploading it on YouTube.com. Forward the YouTube link, the name of the project, your name, phone number and e-mail address tostudyinnorway@siu.no
Deadline: 26 February 2010
The winner of the video contest will be announced onwww.studyinnorway.no on 5 March, 2010
A prize will be awarded to the three best projects
Prizes
1st. prize: gift card on Apple.com (value 3000,- NOK)
2nd.prize: gift card at Platekompaniet (value 1500,- NOK)
3rd.prize: gift card at Platekompaniet (value 500,- NOK)
1st. prize: gift card on Apple.com (value 3000,- NOK)
2nd.prize: gift card at Platekompaniet (value 1500,- NOK)
3rd.prize: gift card at Platekompaniet (value 500,- NOK)
Note: Study in Norway/SIU reserve the right to use the submitted videos for promotional purposes.
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