Application for Norwegian Language and Culture for International Students (NOIS)

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1 Appl. no: Application deadline: February 1 st, Application for Norwegian Language and Culture for International Students (IS) The Norwegian Language and Culture for Foreign Students Programme is a one year full time study. The goal is to give students without previous knowledge of Norwegian the proficiency they need to be able to study at a college or a university in Norway. Study start is August To be admitted to the Norwegian Language and Culture for Foreign Students, students must meet the basic admission requirements for colleges and universities in Norway. See for specific information regarding requirements from your country. Please read all information carefully before you start to fill in this form. PERSONAL INFORMATION Family name: Personal id. number (11 digits): (Norwegian residents only) Date of Birth: First name: Sex: Citizenship: Male Female Home address: Living in Norway: Yes No For applicants with a Norwegian residence permit: Date of issue: (As correctly as possible, including postal codes, city and country) address: (must be filled in) Date of expire: Phone / Cell phone: (including country prefix) 1

2 1. Educational background and English language skills List all education (enclose numbered documents) Name of educational institution Study programme From (year) To (year) Graduation in spring 2010 * Enclosed certified copies Primary school: Secondary school / high school: College / university: Other schools (intermediate level):: English language requirement (enclose numbered documents) Native English speaker: No further documentation is necessary. English as primary foreign language: Enclose certified copies from primary, and secondary school: A-level exam in English: Enclose certified copies from secondary school: TOEFL-test: Enclose original document: IELTS-test: Enclose original document: * Students finishing or improving degrees during spring 2010 have to add current transcripts and to send new certified copies of transcripts/diplomas no later than July 1 st, This is also the absolute deadline to document the English language requirements with language tests. TE: Submit your application with certified enclosures and order your transcripts as soon as possible. This will contribute to an early decision concerning admission and your student visa/residence permit. 2

3 2. Choice of succeeding degree programme Applicants without Norwegian residence permit will not be granted a residency visa for study purposes in Norway on the basis of attendance at a language course only. The language class is solely intended to prepare students for professional degree programmes at a Norwegian university or college. As part of your visa application to the Immigration Department, you will be required to show that you have been accepted to a professional degree program at Hedmark University College or other institutions in Norway for the year 2011/2012. Please indicate here which programme you apply for after the Norwegian language programme: Priority Name of study programme Name of University / College I have already been accepted as a student at a degree programme at another Norwegian college / university: Name of study programme Name of University / College Enclosed certified copy * * If you have already been accepted to another university or college in Norway, you must verify this by submitting a certified copy of your official letter of acceptance 3. Additional information 4. Certified copies / transcripts The general requirements are: 1. Certified copies of all documentation must be enclosed or sent directly from the issuing school. All enclosures must be certified as true copies of the originals on every page. Certified copies are photocopies which are certified by a Notary Public, the Administrator of the issuing institution, or a Norwegian Embassy/Consulate, and include the name, signature, stamp and address of the certifying office. Copies of attested copies will not be accepted. All applicants with education from countries outside the EU/EFTA region are encouraged to order their issuing Universities /Colleges to send official transcripts directly to Hedmark University College. 2. In addition to enclosed certified copies, as specified in the paragraphs above, we strongly advice all applicants to order their issuing educational institutions to send Official transcripts directly to Hedmark University College. For the following countries this is a must: Cameroon, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Sudan and USA. Hedmark University College does not take responsibility for original certificates. No documents received by Hedmark University College will be sent back to the holder of the documents. 3

4 Fill in: I have ordered the following institutions to send official transcripts directly to Hedmark University College, Admission Office, N-2418 Elverum, Norway: Name of Secondary school: Name of University/College: Name of others: Admission: English language requirements: All non-native English speakers must provide official documentation of English language proficiency at the level of Norwegian upper secondary school/high school. English must have been the primary foreign language in at least seven years in primary, secondary and upper secondary school, alternatively an A-level exam in English. Applicants who do not fill these requirements, or are not sure that they do, must take one of the following tests 1 : - TOEFL with a score of 500 (written) 170 (computer based) 60 (internet based) - IELTS with a score of 5.0 No exceptions are made to this requirement 2. Scores lower than 500/170/60 (TOEFL) or 5.0 (IELTS) will not be accepted. Translation: Translation of all documentation into English or Norwegian must be enclosed. Documents must be translated into English or Norwegian by an authorized translator. You may ask the issuing institution to give you a transcript/certificate in English. A certified copy of the original document in the original language must accompany the certified copy of translation. 1 See national regulations (GSU-list) at 2 The TOIC test will not accepted. 4

5 Residence permit and financing: EU-citizens outside the Nordic countries have to apply for a residence permit by filling out a form that can be downloaded at They have to add documentation on their private health insurance, a letter of acceptance from Hedmark University College, and documentation about the financing of their stay (e.g. copy of scholarship approval). Non-EU citizens have to apply at the closest Norwegian embassy for a residence permit. This process can take several months. In addition to the documents above, the Norwegian immigration authorities require a deposit of approximately K (approx. EURO ) per year into a Norwegian bank account belonging to Hedmark University College. This amount is needed to cover necessary living expenses during the study year. Enclosures: These documents should be attached to the application: - Copy of passport (page including passport issue number and picture) - University /college transcripts or certified copies of certificates - Documentation of English requirements: TOEFL / IELTS (original documents only) or Primary and Secondary school transcripts / A-level exam - Copy of Norwegian residence permit and Norwegian personal number for resident applicants (only applicable if you live in Norway). - Documentation of finances / received scholarship. - Copy of official letter for acceptance (if you have already been accepted to another university/college in Norway) Incomplete information: The applicant is responsible for submitting complete application form and documentation. Incomplete or misleading documentation will not be considered and might disqualify for admission. Send this form and all documents to: Hedmark University College, Admission Office, N-2418 Elverum RWAY This application is valid for the academic year 2010/2011 only. 5. Signature I confirm that the above information is correct and the enclosed documents are authentic. If I get admission, I will bring original documents for verification. I have read the conditions and I understand that I might loose the right to complete the education if provided information is wrong, missing or misleading 4. Place: Date: Signature: 3 The deposit sum is regulated yearly, see 4 Any attempt to obtain admission with fraudulent documents will be reported to the police. 5