Good job people, let's keep it up!!!

Don't be scared of taking a calculated risk.
Follow your mind and be proud you took the responsibility of your future. Where there is a responsibility, there is always authority and power for accomplishment and success.

daryoor:


pls im intersted in schooling in norway. im kinda confused. but i guess picking a school is the first step.

im trying to go for my msc, what schools would i get free accommodation and it require a TOEFL or other english certs.

There's no school here that offers free accommodation except you apply for quota scholarship. However, quota scholarship is only for schools that has bilateral agreement with schools in Norway. The only school I know as per UiS is university of Uyo. Also, you don't need any TOEFL or IELTS to study here except for TUC. Thanks!

lequatee:


thanks for the clarification. something else that has been of concern to me is the exemption from the English language proficiency test (as seen on the GSU list). which document would I use to stand in to show I am exempted from the test? I mailed the school about it and they told me they will notice it and act accordingly but I am still afraid they might mistake it for an incomplete application. pls how did you go about yours or pls profer a solution based on your experience.I should be sending my application by wednesday. thanks.

It's simple, go to your institution. Tell them to write a letter addressed to school in Norway stating you studied in English during your bachelors. That's all you need bro! Best of luck.

lequatee:


hi stewie, is notarization of my o'level important ? I think I have seen something like that here and I don't think its a requirement (for UIs) please someone should help me confirm this.

It's a requirement brother, all document must be certified with exception of CV and SOP. Although, the SOP must be signed by you. You can do this at high court or the institution that issued the certificate.

eddydestiny:
Please i post all my document through DHL to the school that i applied,will they accept it.

Yes ofcourse!

Although all documents must be certified before sending.

eddydestiny:
@stewiepert,inxyz,maxidj please hope there is no problem with some one bank statement submitted.i submitted three months bank statement to my school,but afraid cos of fraud with some one money.please our statement of account is safe.

Your account should be safe to the best of my knowledge. Having someone's account statement without account signature means nothing but just a paper.

You all that applied this year, I wish all a positive feedback.

Claim it and it shall be established!

Many people has been saying they would like to contact me!

Yes why not just contact with your questions.

However, it's our best interest to ask and answer questions here.

ikswiss:
Hello lads.
Was wondering if Norway implemented tuition fee this year cos my friend who wanted to apply for a university there for a post graduate studies was telling me that tuition is implemented now.

Bro no tuition fee.

lequatee:


hello, I am applying for the same course and will definitely like to exchange mails with you. I have quite a lot to ask specifically about the Offshore Tech course. thanks

You can also ask your questions here of course so many may benefit as well

lequatee:


hello, I am applying for the same course and will definitely like to exchange mails with you. I have quite a lot to ask specifically about the Offshore Tech course. thanks

Send me a PM

okchris:
One More Question Please, when applying through the UDI online Application Portal. Can one pay with the normal Nigerian Debit Card?

Yes, I used my GTbank master card

monica90:
hi guys,
the information i've gotten from this room is enough to know exactly what to do when i get admitted.
the thing is, are norwegians racists?
we need to know if we are going from fry pan to fire, even if the economy and weather are different from ours.

I've read enough of embarrasements and unfair treatments Nigerians face over there. i just want to read your own views about this.(for those living in norway).

thanks and happy new year in advance!!'hi guys,
the information i've gotten from this room is enough to know exactly what to do when i get admitted.
the thing is, are norwegians racists?
we need to know if we are going from fry pan to fire, even if the economy and weather are different from ours.

I've read enough of embarrasements and unfair treatments Nigerians face over there. i just want to read your own views about this.(for those living in norway).

thanks and happy new year in advance!!'hi guys,
the information i've gotten from this room is enough to know exactly what to do when i get admitted.
the thing is, are norwegians racists?
we need to know if we are going from fry pan to fire, even if the economy and weather are different from ours.

I've read enough of embarrasements and unfair treatments Nigerians face over there. i just want to read your own views about this.(for those living in norway).

thanks and happy new year in advance!!'

Monica! Racism is a complex word and can be used to mean something different in many context.

I have argued with someone before in this thread about this. However, I will still clear my views.

In my opinion, I see it is natural that some people will choose not to be friendly because of cultural, religious, ethnic differences. It happens everywhere even in Nigeria. I love Africa and Nigeria specifically but our reputation dwindles because of media report manipulation, corruption, and what we have made them believed we are.

What do you expect? For example, the first African here were slaves and refugees. That indelible mark remains in history and even their children studies it, carries it along generation but we need to stand as true Africans, show good reputation, correct their beliefs and match on because the future belongs to Africa. If we don't go, we will not have the opportunity to break words man to man, if we don't speak they will not hear but if they hear us there may be change. Your little piece of speech towards the revival of our continent is valuable.

I will say racism exist every even in Nigeria but not as people think...do your best, strife hard and you will see success awaits you. "It will never make them judge you wrongly for what you have won". You need to win not desire.

goldfings:


God bless bro, I suspect u're not in NTNU... which school are u and what course.
Trying to see if I can get some specific info from you

UiS- Offshore Tech.

Genfront:
pls is it compulsory that account statement i am sending to d sch i am aplyin to must be in bank letter headed paper and in sealed envelop with stamp?

To the best of my knowledge, yes!!!

monica90:
after i submit my documents, what then should i do?

Wait for success mail !!!

chemenger:
Thanks for good job guys, i realised that as one progresses thru the application more questions come up. Please help with the following questions in respect to ntnu application(msc)

1. After having uploaded the bank documents, do I still need to post the hard copy to ntnu?
2. From what I read on their website I understand that the only docs to be sent to them is the transcript and must be sent directly from the school. Please correct me if I'm wrong. All other docs are uploaded on their website.
3. how easy would it be to switch from one school to the other after arriving Norway.
4. What's the NTNU mailing address to send the document, saw this; please correct me

International House
Gløshaugen campus
O. S. Bragstads plass 3
NO-7491 Trondheim, Norway.

Thanks

Yes! The address is correct.

I also got admission at NTNU. I don't know if the format has changed but as at last year, you have to submit a preliminary application. During this process you don't need to send any hard copy by post only upload your documents. By December 15 - 25, candidates that passed through the preliminary screening will receive aa mail to send their documents to the above address before February 1.

Hope it helps, good luck.

monica90:
does the schools provide hostels for students?
if yes, how much is it?

Monica, I was at the admin of my school yesterday to inquire about BSC admissions.

From their answers, you must understand Norsk before you can be admitted.

Also, if you don't, then you must go tru a 1yr course in Norsk and pass before you can be considered for admission.

The 1yr Norsk program is only possible if you are already in Norway according by them because they will not assist you in getting visa for this one year course. So I understand it's for people that are already here.

For Hostels, yes they will provide you one. In fact before your arrival because you need to show Norge Embassy that you have somewhere to stay before your Visa app can be granted. You have to pay between 3000NOK to 5000NOK depending on place and city.

I hope this helps, wish you all the best of luck in your application.

Genfront:
Pls house i need urgent answer to this question;i have someone with a totally different name that wants to stand as my financial sponsor,but not so much an elite,so i need a format/draft of the financial sponsor guarantee letter.pls i'ld reali appreciate if d answer comes in fast.tanx in anticipation

You don't have much problem, let him write very simplified letter...


Guarantors address
School address

Dear....

Guarantee Letter for Mr. X.

I... have known Mr. X for....year. He's my... and it's my pleasure to be his guarantor.

In my account....with...bank, I have 98000NOK equivalent and will transfer the said amount at your request to enable him further his studies for master programme in your institution. More so, the statement of my account is hereby attached for your information.

Please contact me if any additional information is required.

Sincerely,
..............
Signature of guarrantor
Phone number
Email address



This is just a crude structure, you can make it more structural with simple defined meaning.

Remember that every page of the bank state must be stamped or authenticated and sealed.

Good luck.

I want to thank everyone for the good job here. Starflux and Co...

Forgive my absence but am here now. I am sorry my beloved people.

Obiwannn:


Bros welcome back oooo. How that way na? U didn't answer me earlier b4.. I asked how one could raise the second 2.5m to renew the residence permit if one doesn't want to depend on parents for it.. Scholarships? Savings? Internships? Student jobs?

Your question tof sha. The truth is you must survive. I may not have a specific answer to this because it depends on what you want.
Firstly, when you arrive norway, pls focus on studies for the first semmester and get good grades. It will opens doors of opportunity for you- teaching assistance, intern, etc. Other tins will follow.
Secondly, focus and serve God. I tell people that it's not by accident dat dey are here and so God will surely take care of His own.

However, the oil economy is a bit shaky now but will peak up soonest and if you want some to do some jobs ofcourse u can and every job here pays but not all jobs are easy to do especially in the cold.

Nigerians in Norway is a big family with reputation and they will always show you how to be successful.

Abeg make una no vex o, i been dey busy before but ok am here.

Genfront:
@stewiepeter tnx 4 ur response,house pls i need further answers.
From this list of required documents:
-Passport data page
-Degree cert.
-WAEC result
-Motivation letter
-Updated cv
-Aditional aplication letter
-2letters of recomendation
-Documentation of financing(accnt stat. nd sponsor letter)
1)Apart from the list above did u add any other thing?
2)From the list above i think that d cv,motivation letter,recomendation letter need not to be certified,pls is my opinion on question 2 correct?
3)If a students get admission nd transfers the 2.5M.If he's nt granted visa what happens to the money already transfered to Norway
pls i need answers urgently,thanks for your anticipated answers

You are correct.
However, try to sign your letter of motivation. Also your recommendation letter must be signed. It will be good if the recommendation letter is written on institution's letter headed paper.

After the transfer and no visa, the money will be transferred back to you. Although I know of a friend that told the school to keep it because he want to use it the following year and that singular action made the process very easy for him.

I think this will help a bit.

amii131: @starflux and@ inyzx plx i have another question o i want to apply for 2 Courses i love much in health field bt is been offered by 1 school uniberg precisely would that be a risk applying to these various department in the same school?

2. Again applying to different schools in Norway could that be a barrier to my admissions in Norway. Thanks in regards

Amiii, its not a problem but I think it good to spread your tentacles by applying to another school as well just for back up sake.

For Q1, I applied to NTNU and UiS and both gave me admission so don't worry much because I think it cannot be a barrier

amii131: Thanks so much@lynx plx @starflux and others with helpful info would xpctin your feedback.

I am sorry for the late reply.

However, if it is not something so secrete, may be it will be good to ask your questions here so that everyone will also get some knowledge about it and contribute as well. Just an opinion though.

Hi Amii, I will get back to you with your answer please just give me sometime.
However, let me answer some.
1. Get back to you.
2. It varies from one to another, start checking now and most ends December. NTNU ends December 1, for UiS starts December and end march.
3. Norway for me is still green, even in advanced country health courses sells. I may not have time to do research on this but try to google more about this but i think it should sell.
4. Your NYSC cert is not compulsory
5. I don't know much about other cities but I know, Bergen, Trondheim, Oslo and Stavanger are good cities for employment but one interesting thing is, you can live any where and do a job somewhere else especially during summer
6. I will get back to you.

This is just the little I know, may be StarFlux will have more.

Tusen Takk (thanks so much in Norwegian) and good luck .

amii131: hi greetings to everyone i have been following up on these thread am so thankful to everyone that give up their time to reply .

Please i want to apply for msc in any health related courses in Norway with 2:2 at 2.88 grade in pharmacology & therapeutics bsc.

1 (which of the Norwich school can i apply I get offered to any of health courses without much competition .

2 (when is the 2014 registration starting and deadlines.

3 (Are health courses demanding there in Norway for after studies employment.

4 (will there be need for nysc prequiste of anything in msc study there.

5 (which educational cities were i can get job and school enabling take care of myself.

6( which schools have new courses links to the course

tanks God bless

Okay,
For statement of purpose, yes get some knowledge from previous ones but its better to make it original. That's speaking from your heart. I will advise start cooking up something and review it on a daily or weekly basis as you always find something new to add or something odd to remove from the draft like i did.

For TOEFL or IELTS, its not necessary but if you want to do it, why not? I didn't do it anyway.
However, you can send a mail to your school of choice to inquire more about it like i did to ask them if they require it. For sure you must write it if you wanna go for Telemark University College but for NTNU & UiS, its not necessary, however may increase your chance which i don't know.

For Transcript, you can look for an insider, explain to him/her and may help you get it out so you can send it together with your document sealed. If you didn't succeed finding some help, the allow them but keep track by contacting collecting an insider's phone number and telling him/her to track it for you. Most school uses UPS they also have tracking system and so may know when your document arrives Norway.

Good luck man.

Gambros:




Thanks Boss,
Am grateful. Pardon me please. I have many questions. Actually ave been able to hussle around for the requested amount . Am actually having challenge with knowing how to go about the statement of purpose . I have browsed to get insight about it but i actually need to see one so I can start up something . Also I need clarification on Proficiency /TOEFL etc. Really must I take TOEFL or SAAT etc before I can get admission into university of Stavenger or NTNU . I have applied for my transcript from my school but they wouldn't give me a copy .they insist on sending it to my school of choice. Should I go ahead and allow them send it to University of stavenger pending when I finish my application.
Thank you for your assistance.
I expect your response soonest.

Gambros: Please Inxyz and co, I need to be clarified on some things. I would like to do my masters in NTNU. I studied chemical engr and had 2:1. I am a bit confused on how to even start up the process,like what n what to put together first. I have gone through their site but really am not clear on how to start up the process. Please I need assistance. Thank you.

Just read this thread to get more understanding on how it works.

However, prelimary application - final application - Admission.

The most critical part of the application process for most of us was getting the finance -deposit.

Get your SOP - statement of purpose ready, transcript,degree result,international passport ready and certified by either the issuing institution, court or police.

Then, I advice you get all the deposit if you can because its an expensive place to live so you can have a soft landing. Nevertheless, I borrowed part of my deposit and transfered it back after my arrival in Norway. So you can as well do same. The most important thing is, you must show a bank statement with a balance approximating 98,000 NOK ( for University of Stavanger) before you will be granted admission so you can look for someone that has such amount of money to print his/her statement of account to act as sponsor and also must transfer same before you can be granted a study visa as a self-financed student.

I think this little may help.

Good luck.

kennycanny: Hello all, especially to Staflux, INXYZ, ashimiyu ,and other peeps that have been sacrificing their time to contribute valuably to this trend. Pls I need advice/guidance from those that have good knowledge about going about studying in Norway.
Let me start by saying Canada was my initial plan, after paying full school fee payment ($14,000 a year program) and showing bank statement of #1.5m , I was still refused a study visa because of inadequate family and economy ties to Nigeria. Which is funny to me despite having been to Uk b4 and still have a valid UK visit visa. I wish to relocate to an advanced country legally and as I am not a high professional person to be considered for highly skilled opportunities. I want to use studying as a stepping stone to achieve this.
My search for alternatives gave Norway as another good choice. I have a degree in business Administration second class lower with cgpa 0f 2.6. I will like anybody that can recommend business related MSc or professional program that I can be considered for admission in Norway especially in regions that Nigerians can easily blend in.

Kenny, i think Staflux has said it all.

kennycanny:
Pls shed more light on the bolded. my aim is to actually relocate there any program or course that I can qualify for and ll help me to integrate into the system legally ll b fine.

I am sorry to say,this is more personal because it depends on the career path you want to follow.

If you want to move here, that is okay. Then I will advise you to look up for courses that are less competitive and may be recently introduced in the school if possible. This may increase your probability of getting admission.

As long as you are admitted and transfered your deposit, I will say your chances of getting your visa is more than 90% as at this year's rating.

Good luck man.

StarFlux: Google is what it is: you find that which you are looking for. It's not an objective or particularly clever way to obtain knowledge. If you use Google as a base of your posts, then that's ludicrous.

Norway is not a racist country, speaking from first hand experience.

Unemployment rates are higher (but still very low generally speaking) among foreigners for an ocean of different reasons. It has to do with effort, defiance and refusal to do well in a new society - not racism.

There's a chance you'll feel left out if you:

1. Don't speak the language and don't put any effort into learning it.
2. Unhealthy attitudes and too high expectations (silver platter).
3. Lack of or inability to adapt. This doesn't mean you have to change yourself.

It's like you walking into a mono-lingual Nigerian village expecting everyone to accept you at first glance. Not going to happen, yet it is not racism.

A person that wants to do well in Norway, will do well. It's that simple. There are always some bumps while on the road. It's completely up to each one of us if we choose to let them drag us down.

Anyway, glad to see the thread is still active. Feel free to post (repost) your inquiries, and I'm very sorry if I forgot to reply or missed it from previously.

This is just reality..

kennycanny: Hello all, especially to Staflux, INXYZ, ashimiyu ,and other peeps that have been sacrificing their time to contribute valuably to this trend. Pls I need advice/guidance from those that have good knowledge about going about studying in Norway.
Let me start by saying Canada was my initial plan, after paying full school fee payment ($14,000 a year program) and showing bank statement of #1.5m , I was still refused a study visa because of inadequate family and economy ties to Nigeria. Which is funny to me despite having been to Uk b4 and still have a valid UK visit visa. I wish to relocate to an advanced country legally and as I am not a high professional person to be considered for highly skilled opportunities. I want to use studying as a stepping stone to achieve this.
My search for alternatives gave Norway as another good choice. I have a degree in business Administration second class lower with cgpa 0f 2.6. I will like anybody that can recommend business related MSc or professional program that I can be considered for admission in Norway especially in regions that Nigerians can easily blend in.

I will get back to you soonest.

pansophist:
You are so f.ucking correct, thumbs up man!
The issue with people is that they are so scared of harsh truth, it destroys their illusion and they dont want it. Just a random googling about racism in Norway will expose all what I wrote here and not even to Africans only, even to Asians and other white people who are not Norwegians, its in their culture.
They have this superiority status about every other nationality on earth, they are very insular and most xenophobic people you will
ever meet. A review of the ''law of Jante'' will expose what Scandinavians think about themselves and how you should view them. As much as I applaud their free tuition fee for international student, nothing there is interesting at all, their girls sef na another story because the kind girls wey I de see brothers carry for here, e no make sense at all.

justwise:

Some times when you tell people the truth you are called enemy of progress, 'bad belle' who doesn't want people to travel.

I don't know what you guys are talking about.
Home? What is home, can you mention any country in the world you can call home? Even Nigeria my country is just by birth because home is where you find comfort. Can you live in Borno state or comfortably stay in the Northern part if your are a southerner, is it not Nigeria? and you talk of racism. Can you contest as a governor in Edo state when you are from Lagos state. The truth is saying Chinko alone is racism. It took the white patience, sacrifice fairness, commitment, patriotism to take their country to where it is now and you must respect that. If they allow you to behave or have full right you may destroy it, so you don't have to blame them for that. I could not get some Job in Nigeria even after passing medicals because I am not from a particular area, this is my experience and you still talk of racism.

Yes we have oil in Nigeria, do you have the skills? Or educational expertise to gain employment?

What is the status of your government, are they doing anything that will foster development?

Remember traveling outside your comfort zone alone is not only just a life time experience but also broaden your horizon.

If you behave well you live well everywhere you go. No body will be happy you want to share what belongs to them, so get that and be guided.

pansophist:

Bro, I am satisfy where I am (definitely not in Norway, Tufiakwa), and if you judge racism by low unemployment, then i am sorry, you are naive in that angle. I am not here to further discuss this ssues with you, I passed my point already, take it or leave it, but if Norway is a country you want to call home as a blackman, all I can only do is pity you.

You will only pity yourself not me.