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Vestfold University College
Vestfold, Norway
(pop. 226,433)
Student Enrollment: 4000
www.hive.no/english
Programs and Courses Offered in English
PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is Excellent.
Courses
Faculty of Health and Science: Bachelors in Nursing and Dental care
Post-Bachelor (Advanced) programs: Mental Health*, Gerontology, Supervision and Coaching, Rehabilitation and Recovery, Health Education
Advanced studies requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing: Midwifery, Oncology Nursing, Anaesthesia Nursing, Intensive Care Nursing, Perioperative Nursing
Faculty of Maritime Studies: Bachelors in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, and Shipping and Logistics
Faculty of Education: Teacher Training (4 years), Bachelors in Early Childhood Training*, and in Lingual- and Cultural Subjects
Faculty of Science and Engineering: Bachelors in Electronics, Electrical and Automation Engineering, Product Design, Computer Science and Microsystems Technology* (engineering degrees)
Faculty of Social Science: Bachelors in Information Systems, Sociology, History, Business Administration
Courses taught in English
All faculties are open to exchange students and will tailor programs to students' needs if they are particularly interested in some programs not taught in English.
NOTE: 30 ECTS = Full-time, semester-long course.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION:
- A Norwegian Cultural Journey (30 ECTS) Fall semester, Bachelor level
The target group: bachelor students who study teacher training, cultural studies or humanities such as history, art history, social science, languages and philological sciences, media and communication
- Outdoor Education (30 ECTS) Spring semester, Bachelor level.
The target group: Pre-school teacher students, teacher students, other students with interest for Norwegian culture and nature and experience based learning
- Food and Health (10 ECTS) Spring semester, Bachelor level
Target Group: Students and teachers with interest in Food and Health
- Introduction to Modern Theatre (10 ECTS) Spring semester, Bachelor level
Target Group: Pre-school teacher students, teacher students, other students with interest for theater
- English Language, Culture and Literature (30 to 90 ECTS). Fall and Spring semester, Bachelor level.
Target Group: Teachers in primary and secondary schools, teacher students, other students with an interest in English. All teaching is in English and students are expected to make an active contribution. Thus, an intermediate/advanced proficiency in the language is a requirement.
Arts and Crafts: Clay Work (10 ECTS). Fall and Spring, Bachelor level
Target Group: Pre-school teacher students, teacher students, other students with interest for Arts and Crafts.
Music (15 ECTS), Fall and Spring. Bachelor level.
Depending on which aspect of music you are interested in, the course content will vary. We offer modules (15 ECTS) in many subjects such as history of music, communication with music, teaching culture at school (singing, dance, accompagniment), producing and arranging, singing, artist development, choir work, music performance.
Target Group: Pre-school teacher students, teacher students, other students with interest for music.
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE:
- The Nordic Model (30 ECTS). Spring semester, Bachelor level.
The target group: Bachelor students who study Business administration, political science, Economics, Sociology
- Computer Science (10 ECTS): Fall semester. Bachelor level.
Target Group: The module is interdiciplinary, and targets students from social sciences, business administration and information systems.
IT: Mobile Application Development (10 ECTS). Fall semester. Bachelor level.
Target Group: IS/IT students with at least one year of programming experience in Java, .NET or similar technologies.
IT and Engineering: Optimalization (10 ECTS). Bachelor level.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING:
International Major Project (20 ECTS), Fall and Spring, Bachelor level.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering can give supervision/guidance to execute a final project within the following areas of study: Electronics, Product Design, Microsystems Technology, Computer Science, Electronics and Automation.
Target Group: Bachelor students in the following areas of study: Electronics, Product Design, Microsystems Technology, Computer Science, Electronics and Automation
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE:
- Health Promotion and Public Health (18 ECTS)
The overall course objective is to allow nursing students to explore and gain insight into factors that enhance health promotion and the prevention of illness.
Clinical Practice (12 ECTS), Fall and Spring, Bachelor level
The Nursing Program can also offer clinical practice in several areas for international students. Depending upon the degree components required by different universities, we can compose a clinical practice in one or several areas (surgical wards, medical wards, home/community nursing, mental health).
Courses for Graduate (Masters) Level
For graduate level coursework, exchange students need to have completed a B.A. or B.S. degree.
Master in Educational Texts
Master in Non-fictional Writing
Master in Kintergarten Development
Master in Pedagogic
Master in Microsystems Technology (Offered in English, international students may apply for modules in this master program)
Master in Social Science
Master in Public Health and Health Promotion
Academic Notes
Vestfold University College has had strong focus in research and development especially in the following areas: Microsystems Technology (MST), Health Promotion, Pedagogical texts and learning processes and Kindergarten Development. Norway is famous for its maritime industry - Vestfold University College houses the largest, oldest and the most complete Maritime Faculty of its kind in Norway.
Language Notes
Norwegian is the language of instruction but some courses are taught in English in all departments. A beginning-level Norwegian language course is offered every semester.
Program Dates
Semester 1: mid-August to mid-December. Semester 2: early January to mid-June.
Housing and Meals
Exchange students will live in housing facilities near the university campuses. Students will have their own room but will often share a kitchen, bathroom and a common area with other students. A meal stipend will be provided to cover groceries for cooking. For more information on student housing, see SIV/bolig
Student Activities
The Student Society has different sports groups international students can participate in – from mountain climbing to dance. Vestfold has several golf courses, both 18 holes and 9 holes. There are many ski slopes in the district or perhaps you’d like to learn cross-country? The international students get many opportunities to enjoy snow and games at the cabin owned by The Student Welfare Organization. They own a sailboat you may rent as well.
The International Relations Office is responsible for a wide range of social activities for international students. These activities include cabin trips, pizza nights, and sightseeing tours to Oslo and to the local towns. Many of these activities are sponsored by the University College.
Profile
Vestfold University College is a medium-sized Norwegian university college with approximately 4000 students. It is small enough for your teacher to attend to your individual academic needs, and for you to be able to study in an intimate environment. However, the university college is large enough to offer wide variety of student activities. While not the largest of institutions we have a dedicated and highly professional staff and hard-working students. Our teachers and researchers provide the best possible conditions for your professional and personal development. The university college is located in modern buildings in beautiful surroundings in Vestfold County on the east coast of Norway – approximately one hour from Norway’s capitol, Oslo. We are currently in the process of expanding our main Campus in Horten - in 2010 it will house all our faculties. The two current campuses are located in Tønsberg (Eik) and Horten (Borre), two of Vestfold's seven towns. Tønsberg, the largest of the two, is Norway 's oldest town and famous for its Viking heritage. The Norwegians have good language skills especially in English making yours foreign experience with us easier than in many other European countries.
Location
Vestfold County is the smallest county in area in Norway with its 2 215 Square kilometres. There are seven towns, all located by the coastal line, and a total of 226 000 inhabitants.
Vestfold County is a popular tourist destination, especially in the summer months. There are over one hundred beaches and beautiful skerries which makes swimming and boating excursions popular activities. If fishing is a favourite activity the river “Lågen” offers possibilities for fishing salmon, otherwise the local lakes or the sea is full of tasteful seafood. During winter there are great opportunities to go skiing, either cross country or down hill.
The Viking traditions are still alive in Vestfold today, and almost every month there are new archaeological findings in the County. Well known archaeological finding in this part of Norway is for example Oseberg and Gokstad Royal mound. Norway has a well developed public transportation system. You can easily take a bus or train to your chosen destination.
Both Tønsberg and Horten have many cafés and restaurants, as well as bars and discos if you like to go out to have a good time. If you prefer going to the movies or museums you also find a large variety. The University College is situated one hour south from Norway’s capitol, Oslo.
NOTE: Sandefjord Airport Torp situated in Vestfold county offers many cheap flights to all the major cities in Europe. Why not explore Europe in weekends and holidays when you are staying with us? See http://www.torp.no
Informative links
Traveling in Vestfold:
http://www.visittonsberg.com
http://www.visithorten.com
http://www.visiteastnorway.com/
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