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European Master in Higher Education

University of Oslo

Programme website	http://www.uio.no/studier/program/heem-master/ (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	Institute for Educational Research
Telephone	(+47) 22 84 44 45 / 46 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10-11)
Email	uv-studentinformasjon@uv.uio.no
Programme duration	2 years
Programme description	The Institute for Educational Research at the University of Oslo is offering, in cooperation with the University of Aveiro, Portugal, the University of Tampere, Finland, and a number of research centres and institutes throughout Europe, a two-year master's programme in higher education. The programme is focused on the changing functions, policies, and operations of higher education in a comparative perspective. ; This is a joint programme. The students spend time at all three universities and are awarded a joint degree upon completion. ; The aim of the programme is to educate personnel with advanced, specialised knowledge in higher education to work in governments, public and private institutions, non-governmental organisations, international development agencies, and multinational corporations, as well as future higher education research. Because of the various areas of specialisation of the universities and centres involved, the programme covers a broader range of disciplinary perspectives on higher education than any other master's course in higher education.
Application deadline	1 December for self-financing applicants. 15 April for self financing applicants from the EEA -area. 1 March for Norwegian/Nordic applicants and applicants with permanent Norwegian residence permit.
Nokut certification	No (What is this?) NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) NOKUT is an independent state body whose purpose is to safeguard and develop the quality of Norwegian higher educational institutions. This is done through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and study programmes. Only courses that are accredited or recognised by NOKUT, or are accredited as a result of the institution's blanket accreditation, have the right to be called "higher education". More information about NOKUT: www.nokut.no
Formal prerequisites	A university degree based on no less than three years of study (bachelor degree), or equivalent educational qualifications approved by the admission commission of the programme. English Proficiency. Students from non-English speaking countries are required to have passed one of the following tests: TOEFL test with at least 550 points (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based), IELTS test with at least 6.0 points. Statement of purpose and research interest. Applicants from the EEA-area may apply to the 15 April deadline if they are still in progress with their bachelor's degree. (see conditions and how to apply at http://www.uio.no/.. )
Tuition	3500 Euro for non-European students, and 1000 Euro for European students, per year
Subject area	Education - Teacher Training
Degree level	Master
City	University of Oslo, Norway, the University of Tampere, Finland, and the University of Aveiro, Portugal.
Credits	120
Language of teaching	English
Scholarship	Other