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[quote author=Capt. JH Miller]^^
Thanks bro. I wasn't asking you help me do research on courses. I just wanted to know what my chances are.[/quote]I'd say okay chances depending on the uni, perhaps not the ones most sought after.

Ezegozie: the problem be say i no get the 2.5million naira the Norwegian agency is demanding.

Is there anyplace i fit borow such money, after when i get work, i go pay it back

I dno o. Scholarships are hard to come by.

[quote author=Capt. JH Miller]Mechanical engineering related courese, energy related courses.
CGPA 3.35[/quote]Here is one in mechanical engineering: http://www.ntnu.edu/studies/miprod (Problem is that it's in Norwegian). I can't seem to find any other mechanical engineering course.

Here is one in substainable energy: http://www.ntnu.edu/studies/msisee (English)
A list of energy courses (some of these universities are private owned ones, so ignore those): http://www.mastersportal.eu/study-options/268746846/energy-engineering-norway.html

I really don't have time right now to research and do all these lengthy replies. Try to use Google. Mastersportal.eu can be useful to do research, but I wouldn't bet on all programmes being listed there.

[quote author=Capt. JH Miller]^^
May God continue to bless you. So if I am to apply I need both letters? Hmm.. Always thought it was statement of purpose alone.[/quote]Thank you!

What do you mean with "both letters"? Statement of purpose and personal statement are things which you should include in your application, they are not "separate" so to say, if that's what you were trying to say. There are many different ways to write an application, do what you feel is better for you. Important thing is to not overdo it.

norish3preye: help needed, im a graduate of biochemistry with a cgpa of 2.90, and i want to further my studies in norway, plz i need help

Need more details. What programme(s), what type of programme etc.

Thank you everyone, really nice to be appreciated

[quote author=Capt. JH Miller]what's the differnce between statement of purpose and personal statement? Can my final year project count as a reserch work?[/quote]Well, the best type of research is probably one gained throug an independent study with a teacher/professor, or through some other research program. But your finaly year project is definitely worth a mention.

Uhm well, personal state would be something like: Mentioning any challenges or difficulties you may have had to deal with.(Perseverance.) If you’ve worked to support yourself through school, working hours per week etc. If you tutored or mentored, took advantage of unique opportunities etc.

Statement of purpose (your goals, why you are applying to this programme, what you want to research etc.)

Basically write intentions, why you want to study this program, motivations, experiences from undergraduate level up until now - what brought your interest in graduate study. This is the most important part of your applications.

Spencervivian: I am interested in getting visa to Norway
A visit visa I want to go check out the opportunities I would like to know how fast I can get the visa if I apply this month and general cost i.e flight and accommodation.

I think the general processing time is around 2 weeks.

I would advice you to research flight costs yourself, it's not cheap, but I don't want to give a price here and then it's not correct. Accommodation, hotel in this case, is around 21 000 Naira per night. It depends on where in Norway you are going, capital is usually more expensive. If you live closer to the airport (but it's really too far from the city to be convenient), it's cheaper. And in winter time prices drops a little bit. It would be more advisable to find someone that is willing to have you with them for the time being.

norish3preye: help needed, im a graduate of biochemistry with a cgpa of 2.90, and i want to further my studies in norway, plz i need help

Need some time for this.

Ezegozie: Starflux you are like a living hero in this thread keep it up.

Please i am a final year student of Geology in University.
I will apply 4 my masters in norway universities immediately i finish school.
to study PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCE or GEOPHYSICS

Pls i heard that petroleum geoscience is very competitive and very hard to secure admision unless you make 1st class in ur Bsc.
And i will not graduate with 1st class. But by God's grace, i will graduate with 2nd class upper.

Now i want to ask is GEOPHYSICS also very competitive?

I heard dat if you have work experience, you will be given preference in ur admision, can somebody trick them and tell them that he has work experience and get a STAMPED LETTER FROM A RECOGNISD INDUSTRY to have an upper hand in admision.

Please can U tell me the things needed to stand a good chance of being admitted in Norwegian Universities.

Pls am waiting 4 ur reply, and may God bless you.

It was hard to find any information, and people really didn't know all that much, but:

What I ended up doing was that I took a look at the admission requirements for the bachelor degrees in these 2 programmes. Imagine a difficulty scale from 1-10, then I would rate a bachelor in Petroleum Geoscience an 8.

Geophysics I would rate 7.5 I would say they are both fairly competitive, Petroleum Geoscience taking the lead.
Second in class I would say there's a decent chance, and it's definitely worth applying for. Work experience is a plus, yes, but I wouldn't say enough to ruin your chances.

As for the tricking part, I have no idea whatsoever. There's really no secret trick other than a good application.

For example a letter of recommendation, statement of purpose, personal statement, any research you may have done etc, and make sure they get the impression that you are stable financially (though the 92 500 should be enough for this).

[quote author=Capt. JH Miller]^^
why do you guys raise someonea hope and then trash it only to raise it again.

if you read some pages back or even on this page you will see where they say if you don't have a first class its very difficult, here now you say it is not difficult to get admission.[/quote]I was refering to undergraduate degrees, they can be easy to gain admission to. Master is always more tricky, and I've said that I cannot guarantee anything. I'm not a person with special powers that can work magic for people. My philosophy though, is that it doesn't hurt anyone to give it a shot as long as you know what you're doing and not fantasizing. Norway is a great country to be in and experience.

If you don't like what I'm doing here, then you can report me to the moderators. Until then my expertise is on lend.
Thank you.

honourableseyi: Thanks bro. But what about the standard of living over there? Also if someone can get the total tuition and cost of living for a year, will he be able to augment for the subsequent years? God bless you for prompt response sir

Well, it's the cost of roughly one year, give or take. Standard of living is very high. Even with little money, you can live quite okay

Depending on what you do during that first year, you should be able to learn the language to the extent where you can hold normal conversations (in a couple of months). If you can do that, then getting a job will be so much easier. The job should be enough to cover your fees. Though I do recommend having some back-up money.

@Ezegozie

Still working on it.

@Ezegozie
Let me get back to you later. Your question requires a lengthy reply and I need to inquire about your programme before I can give a good answer.

honourableseyi: How easy is it to get an admission to an undergraduate level? Judging by what I have read so far, it seems Norway is better suited for those that are going for Msc? What do you think bro?

The problem with undergraduate levels, is that they're often held in Norwegian. You have a few exceptions of course, but they are mostly held in Norwegian. Master degrees are mostly in English. Depending on programme and university, it usually isn't that hard to gain admission.

ceechedah: Thanks starflux,you are a nice person and i love the way you give answers to people's questions politely, God bless u...i hope you will still b here when i start the process this september or october so that if i have any question u can help me out. Thanks n God bless u.

You're very welcome Thank you for the kind words.

Yes, I will be here. Always checking in!

ceechedah: thanks alot starflux...dat means no need for IELTS den,am a graduate of accounting,graduated wit a first class and am looking at studyin energy management(masters) @ d university of nordland,wat do u advice? Also dey required i send all my original documents by mail after registering online,wat is d gaurantee dat my original documents will b sent back to me and wat r my chances of gettin a gud job while studying...thanks

Hey, sorry for a late reply. Yes, no need indeed.

Well, about the documents. I don't see any reason why they wouldn't be returned, because that is not really something for them to keep. I'm really not sure, so I kindly ask you to contact them by mail and ask.

I can recommend any university here in Norway. They are all modern and up to date, so there's no need for second thoughts. Any job will pay enough to cover most, if not all of your expenses, such as working in a grocery store. I'm sure you can apply for some better jobs that take use of your qualifications, but nothing guaranteed, especially with no knowledge of the language. I would advice to already start on the basics, it will give you a huge advantage in getting a job. Jobs are not hard to come by.

[quote author=Capt. JH Miller]Hello..
Please I have been reading through the thread and I come across some places where people say admission is competitive and you have to have a good grade to have a chance of acceptance.
I always read where people say they have been accepted into 2+ unis and I believe they ended with a very good grade.
Please what are the chances of someone with 2.2? CGPA of 3.35 to be precise.. Thanks.[/quote]When it comes to grades it entirely depends on the university and programme you're applying for. Some have ridiculously low requirements and anyone can get in, while some have higher requirements. There's always a chacne.

ceechedah: @starflux pls i wld like to no if IELTS or TOEFL is required to get admission in norway cos i checked one GSU-List n dey said for nigerians wat is required is a C in english in WAEC,pls hw true is dat. Also d 92500nok dat has to b sent to d school as part of d requirement for visa application,will it be given back to u wen u get to norway or d govt will take it...thanks

Senior School Certificate + 1 year university education OR West African Examinations Council School Certificate GCE O-level + 1 year university education OR West
African Examinations Council Higher School Certificate GCE A-level with 3 A-levels.

The 92 500 is your money, and you can use them as you like. It's merely a guarantee that you have enough money to go here.

Ezegozie: @ staflux, is job easy to get in Norway?

Especially for a Nigerian dat go there to do Msc in geology course.

Please tell me cos i hope of applying to Norwegian university for my masters any time i graduate

I'd say getting a job here is fairly easy, and being a student and all, it makes you look more reliable. Knowing the basics of the language will help a lot, even though some will employ you just knowing English.

Depending on the university, you can also teach and get paid since you're a master student. (Although I'm not 100% sure how this works for students from abroad).

austino71: Tnx,so u mean living in 9ja will be more better(hustle)

Unless you want to be an illegal immigrant, sure. Nigeria is listed as a safe country, so if you want to MOVE legally, it can't happen just like that.

Entirely depends on you and your intentions. Go there for a visit, research job opportunities, and go back when your visa expires.

austino71: How much would it cost someone to settle down in norway?

There's really a lot of different factors that you have to take into account.

Like do you have a job, what are your qualifications, reasons for moving etc. The cost of living is very high, and you could not settle down just like that with a limited budget, which is why getting a job is so important.

fedico21: hello Nigerians in Norway, informative page i must say. Am a Nigerian medical student in a Caribbean medical university, almost due for clinical rotation. i wish to rotate in Norway for special reasons.
1. I will be paying the same heavy amount for this clinical program whether i stayed here on the island or in a Norway.
2. Am a matured student, having previously secured a Biochemistry degree in a Nigerian University prior to my MD program here in Caribbean.
3. I have some business prospects which i wish achieve, along side my program as i am not getting any younger.
4. Rotating in Norway will go a long way to creating an opportunity for a specialty program in Norway which will help my career.

Presently my school does not have such affiliation with any Norwegian hospital, but they are willing to support me with necessary documents only if secure a spot my self. please good Nigerians, i will be Glad if there is any one here who can help talk to any teaching hospital close on my behalf, or at least link me with a contact. A Nigerian Doctor in Norway, medical students, health workers etc. i am not quite sure if anyone have been in the same scenario. Thanks good people.

I can't help you with any of that. Best way would probably be to contact some hospitals. I can name a couple.

- Akershus Universitetssykehus
- Stavanger Universitetssjukehus
- Ullevål Universitetssykehus
- Universitetssykehuset Nord-Norge

giddadon: a visiting visa

You can apply through the Norwegian embassy in Abuja, which means you can apply online. https://selfservice.udi.no/

austino71: Plz how is football life in NORWAY wished to be playing in their league?

It's not very impressive skill-wise, but it pays well nevertheless. Plenty of Africans in the league.

turnamaze: Masters programme in offshore technology. i have a 2.2 in mechanical engineering, is that okay?

Should be, though I honestly do not know what the requirements are.

Here is a master programme in offshore technology: http://www.uis.no/study_programmes/degree_programmes_in_english/offshore_technology_2/
The electronic application form opens at september 1, deadline 30th november. All you have to do is wait until then.

giddadon: o.k..how do we do it? How do i get you?

As I asked before, what kind of visa? Study, visit etc.

You have to apply of course. What kind of study programmes are you interested in?

Are you sure you are trying hard enough? With books and no one to really speak with, I managed to learn some Yoruba in a time span of a couple of months. But these were grammar/learning books. What sort of books do you have?

What is your native language?

With a lot of exposure and good books, it shouldn't be a problem.

giddadon: Pls how do i apply for a norwegian visa from nigeria...am in lagos,a quick response would be appreciatd

What kind of visa?

All the information you need should be here: http://www.udi.no/templates/tema.aspx?id=4477
But I'm willing to help you past that if needed

warlei: akoko is a yoruba word for wood pecker which makes the ko"ko" sound.that region has significant.of its population

As far as I know there is a difference in pronounciation between these two words.

Woodpecker is àkọ́kọ́, while the people is àkókó. Though it could very well be a dialect thing.

Well, the situation which you find in many African countries today, this time Nigeria, is quite sad.

It's actually not a question of the language being complete or not, because basic words/phrases that are easily expressed are replaced by English versions for no other reason than lack of awareness of what they are doing to their language, and/or the fact that it's common now not to be completely fluent in your native tongue.

I call all this English language pollution. It's really nothing else.

Is there a way to say "by the way" in Yoruba?

buti4nomsy: It works dependi on individual.I met ma hubby on a dati site he was abroad I was in 9ja,dated 4 a year nw we r married

Impressive!

Good to hear stories like these.

Well, Norway certainly isn't topping the rankings, not that I put much weight on such. You are really ensured a good education in any Norwegian university.

The language has many similarities to English. I'd say one hour per day, maybe a couple of months. I was able to learn some Yoruba in that timespan, and it's nothing like anything I know. With dedication, a good book + dictionary (and CDs are a must for pronounciation) you can do it in a few months time for the basics ++

Telemark is a nice area. Maybe a bit dull compared to the cities, but it's definitely worthy.

If you already got an offer, I can't really think of a single reason why you wouldn't take it. Unless you have other offers to consider. It's mostly about the location, and whether you'd want to live in a city or not.

What do you guys think about this? I recently heard a story about some of these couples succeeding and ending up getting married. The definition is that your first meeting with this person is online, and eventually you meet up. But some wait several months/years before meeting eachother, often because of distance.

What's your thoughts - can it work?

Well, you mean what I think about the programme itself, or the university? Can't really go wrong with any university in Norway, so that's fine.

Other than that, the programme looks promising. I see no reason why you shouldn't apply for it.

I'm in the middle of an exam period, so haven't been so active. If I didn't answer your question, let me know!

I want to know the word for "shyness". Also wonder if there's a word for CD, if no, then maybe anyone could come up with a nice translation that would make sense.

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Havilah93: when i came back, he was angry - nigba ti mo de, o n binu.....correct.


Nigba wo ni o n lo?

You dont need to drop the ni here.

I will still come up with the detailed explanation for you later.

Okay, thanks!

Afosulu: 50, =aadota
60,=ogota
70=aadorin
80=ogorin
90=aadorun
101=okanlelogorun
110=aadofa
123=etalelogofa
600=egbeta
700=eedegberin
800=egberin
900=eedegberun
1000=egberun
I typed from my iPad and couldn't add the different marks/dots to the alphabeys

Very nice!