Norwegian courses and social science for
foreigners with higher education
We offer Norwegian language courses and social science course for adults with a background of higher education. Our courses are intensive and have a fast progression. Spring courses will be open for registration in mid October, starting end of January. Fall courses will be open for registration in mid april, starting end of August.
Please read all the information below, to the course you want to apply!
It is important to get quickly started, because speaking and understanding Norwegian is crucial for participating in society "»
The courses focus on developing your language skills in writing, reading, listening and speaking in Norwegian, while at the same time giving you a deeper understanding of Norwegian culture.
An enrollment of at least 15 participants is needed to run the course.
Registration is binding. The cancellation deadline is the same as the registration deadline.
A1 Norwegian course for foreigners with higher education
The course aims to improve your skills in writing, listening, speaking and reading Norwegian. The course also gives an aspect of the Norwegian culture. The teaching methods are communicative and require active participation. Some homework will be expected. The syllabus follows the standardized objectives of the European Framework of language level A1.
Please read all the information below.
After completing level 1, students should be able to:
understand clearly spoken Norwegian on subjects relating to everyday life
talk about known subjects with a limited vocabulary
pronounce Norwegian in a way that does not interfere with communication
read textbooks and similar texts on subjects relating to everyday life
Starting date: 27.08.2024, last day of teaching 05.12.2024. In total 85 hours of teaching. All classes are held at campus, University of Stavanger.
There will be no teaching during week number 41.
Changes may occur.
You will receive all practical information closer to starting date.
This is a non-credit course. Attendance of 85% is required for a diploma of completed course. A written and oral test based on the course literature will be held at the end of the course. A diploma is provided after the course for each participant. The certificate of participation/diploma will be sent to the stated address.
You will find more information about the examination of the Norwegian language test click here.
A background of higher education and a legal residency permit in Norway. Work experience No knowledge of Norwegian is required for beginners level.
Please note
Registration is binding. The cancellation deadline is the same as the registration deadline.
International students at UiS can also apply for this course, but be aware that there is a course fee!
NOK 8.500,- + teaching material.
You can choose to divide the fee into three parts
Please mark «kundefaktura@uis.no” as a secure e-mail address, as some of our outgoing e-mails may end up in your junkmail.
The invoice will be sent to you at the same time as starting date for the course. Cancellation later than the registration deadline, will result in 25 % of the course fee. Cancellation after the course has started, or total absence, results in 100 % of the course fee. Paid course fee will not be refunded.
Books: Has not been clarified yet You can buy the books in the bookstore at campus.
A2 Norwegian course for foreigners with higher education
The course aims to improve your skills in writing, listening, speaking and reading Norwegian. The course also gives an aspect of the Norwegian culture. The teaching methods are communicative and require active participation. Some homework will be expected. The syllabus follows the standardized objectives of the European Framework of language level A2.
Please read all the information below.
After level 2 students should be able to:
understand oral presentation on everyday life current issues from family and social life
talk about known topics
initiate conversations and express opinions about familiar topics
understand the main ideas of radio and television programs
read textbooks and simple authentic texts
have sufficient command of both oral and written Norwegian which errors that do not interfere with communication
Tuesdays and Thursdays 16:30 - 19:00 Starting date: 27.08.2024 last day of teaching 05.12.2024. In total 85 hours of teaching. All classes are held at campus, University of Stavanger.
There will be no teaching during week number 41.
Changes may occur.
You will receive all practical information closer to starting date..
This is a non-credit course. Attendance of 85% is required for a diploma of completed course. A written and oral test based on the course literature will be held at the end of the course. A diploma is provided after the course for each participant. The certificate of participation/diploma will be sent to the stated address.
You will find more information about the examination of the Norwegian language test click here.
A background of higher education and a legal residency permit in Norway
Work experience
Completed level A1
Please note
The registration is binding. The cancellation deadline is the same as the registration deadline.
We would like to emphasize that these language courses do not qualify to further studies at universities in Norway!
NOK 8.500,- + teaching material.
You can choose to divide the fee into three parts
Please mark «kundefaktura@uis.no” as a secure e-mail address, as some of our outgoing e-mails may end up in your junkmail.
The invoice will be sent to you at the same time as starting date for the course
Cancellation later than last day of registration will result in 25 % of the course fee
Cancellation after the course has started, or total absence, results in 100 % of the course fee
Paid course fee will not be refunded.
Books: Has not been clarified yet You can buy the books in the bookstore at campus.
B1 Norwegian course for foreigners with higher education
The course aims to improve your skills in writing, listening, speaking and reading Norwegian. The course also gives an aspect of the Norwegian culture. The teaching methods are communicative and require active participation. Some homework must be expected. The syllabus follows the standardized objectives of the European Framework of Language level B1.
Please read all the information below.
Understand the main points in written and oral presentation related to familiar topics.
Give a presentation, written and orally, about known topics.
Participate actively in conversations and express thoughts, point of views related to everyday life, work and interests.
Read and understand the main points in textbooks, simple articles, and newspaper.
Have sufficient command of both oral and written Norwegian which errors that do not interfere with communication.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 16:30 - 19:00 Starting date: 27.08.2024, last day of teaching: 05.12.2024. In total 85 hours of teaching. All classes are held at campus, University of Stavanger.
There will be no teaching during week number 41.
Changes may occur
You will receive all practical information closer to starting date.
This is a non-credit course.
Attendance of 85% is required, for a diploma of completed course. A written and oral test based on the course literature will be held at the end of the course. A diploma is provided after the course for each participant. The certificate of participation/diploma will be sent to the stated address.
You will find more information about the examination of the Norwegian language test click here.
A background of higher education and a legal residency permit in Norway.
Work experience
Completed level A2.
Please note
Registration is binding. If you do not want to participate, cancellation is equal to the registration deadline!
We would like to emphasize that these language courses do not qualify to further studies at universities in Norway.
NOK 8.500,- + teaching material.
You can choose to divide the course fee into three parts
Please mark «kundefaktura@uis.no” as a secure e-mail address, as some of our outgoing e-mails may end up in your junkmail.
The invoice will be sent to you at the same time as starting date for the course.
Cancellation later than last day of registration will result in 25 % of the course fee.
Cancellation after the course has started, or total absence, results in 100 % of the course fee.
Paid course fee will not be refunded
Books: Has not been clarified yet. You can buy the books in the bookstore at campus.
Kurset tar sikte på å forbedre dine ferdigheter i å skrive, lytte, snakke og lese norsk. Kurset inneholder kunnskap om norsk kultur. Undervisningsmetodene er kommunikative og krever aktiv deltakelse på kurset. Noen lekser må påregnes.
The B2 Norwegian course is for students who has completed level B1, and should be able to read Norwegian. Therefore, the information about B2 is in Norwegian.
Vennligst les all informasjon om kurset
På dette nivået kan du forstå komplekse framstillinger, også faglige diskusjoner innenfor eget fagområde og uttrykke deg klart og nyansert i et vidt spekter av emner. Du kan gi uttrykk for synspunkter og argumentere for og imot ulike alternativer, samt delta i samtaler spontant og med stor grad av flyt i språket.
Mandag og onsdag 16:30 – 19:00 Starter mandag 26.08.2024. Siste undervisningsdato er 04.12.2024. Totalt 85 timer med undervisning. Alle klassene avholdes på campus Ullandhaug, Universitetet i Stavanger.
Ingen undervisning i uke 41.
Du vil motta all praktisk informasjon nærmere startdato.
Du kan lese mer om kompetansemål for nivå B2 fra side 20 i læreplan i norsk og samfunnskunnskap for voksne innvandrere, se her.
Dette kurset gir ikke studiepoeng. Det kreves deltagelse på 85% for et vitnemål om fullført kurs. En skriftlig og muntlig prøve basert på kurslitteraturen vil bli avholdt på slutten av kurset. Deltakerbevis/vitnemål sendes til oppgitt adresse.
We would like to emphasize that these language courses do not qualify to further studies at universities in Norway!
Høyere utdanning, oppholdstillatelse i Norge
Arbeidserfaring
Fullført nivå B1
NB
Påmeldingen er bindende. Avmeldingsfrist er lik påmeldingsfrist.
NOK 8500,- + undervisningsmateriell.
Du kan dele opp faktura i 3 rater.
Vennligst marker «kundefaktura@uis.no” som en sikker e-post, da våre e-poster kan havne i søppelposten.
Kursavgiften blir fakturert ved kursstart. Ved avmelding etter at påmeldingsfristen for det enkelte kurs er utløpt, blir du belastet 25% av kursavgiften. Ved avmelding etter kursets oppstart eller ved manglende frammøte, blir hele kursavgiften belastet. Innbetalt kursavgift refunderes ikke.
Pensum følger de standardiserte målene i det europeiske rammeverket for språknivå B2.
Kurset forbereder deg til Test i norsk. Høyere nivå.
Bok: Har ikke blitt avklart. Det vil bli mulighet for å få kjøpt den i bokhandelen på campus.
Our course is an introduction to the Norwegian society. The teaching methods are communicative, and students will be challenged to use the new knowledge actively. The syllabus follows the standardized objectives of the European Framework of language, and the curricula follows the national “Læreplan i norsk og samfunnskunnskap for voksne innvandrere.”
The topics that will be discussed are divided into three modules
Education, skills and the labour market - School and education - Working life - Critical thinking and digital judgement
Family, health and daily life - New in Norway - Families - Leisure activities - Health - Personal finances - The right to a free and independent life
Norway before and now - This is Norway - History - Human rights and democracy - Sustainability
The University of Stavanger is an approved provider of Norwegian lessons and “samfunnskunnskap” as part of the hours needed for appliance for residency permit.
Please read all the information below.
Monday and Wednesday 16:30 - 19:00
Starting date:26.08.2024, last day of teaching: 25.11.2024
In total 75 hours of teaching. All classes are held at campus, University of Stavanger.
There will be no teaching during week number 41.
Changes may occur
You will receive all practical information closer to starting date.
This is a non-credit course. An attendance of 85% is required, for a diploma of completed course. Written and oral test will be held at the end of the course. A diploma is provided after the course for each participant. The certificate of participation/diploma will be sent to the stated address.
A background of higher education and a legal residency permit in Norway.
Please note
Registration is binding. The cancellation deadline is the same as the registration deadline.
NOK 7500,- + teaching material
You can choose to divide the fee into three parts
Please mark «kundefaktura@uis.no” as a secure e-mail address, as some of our outgoing e-mails may end up in your junkmail.
The invoice will be sent to you at the same time as starting date for the course.
Cancellation later than last day of registration will result in 25 % of the course fee.
Cancellation after the course has started, or total absence, results in 100 % of the course fee.
Paid course fee will not be refunded
Books: Has not been clarified yet You can buy the books in the bookstore at campus.
