NORAD Fellowship Programme catalog

1. Introduction

Universities and colleges in Norway offer a broad range of Master’s Degree Courses in selected fields in which Norway is considered to have a good international standing. The courses are part of the regular international programme of the institutions. The majority of courses are open to students from both Norway and the international community. Curricula and all lectures are given in English.

This catalogue presents Master’s Degree Courses in which the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) sponsors a limited number of fellows from Norway’s co-operating partner countries. The aim is to support capacity building within key institutions in prioritised countries for Norwegian development co-operation.

Note:Norwegian institutions also offer another scholarship programme; the Quota Scheme offered by the Norwegian Ministry of Education. Please note that this course catalogue covers the Norad Fellowship Programme only. Students interested in the Quota Scheme are asked to contact the institution where they want to study.

Information on the Quota Scheme is available on: http://siu.no/vev.nsf/o/SIUs+programmes-Quota+Programme.

Fellows who are selected for courses are obliged to follow the entire course programme (both theoretical and practical sections).

The Master’s Degree Courses are of 1 to 2 years duration. Students will have to pass examinations after the first year in order to continue the second year of study. Usually, the submission of a thesis will constitute part of the examination leading up to the Master’s Degree.


Note: For students interested in following one of the Integrated Master’s Programmes in South Africa or Tanzania, please see here. If you need further information, please contact the University of Oslo’s Norad programme coordinating unit: University of Oslo International Office (SFA/SIP) P.O. Box 1081, Blindern N-0317 Oslo, Norway Tel.: +47 22 85 84 49 Fax: +47 22 85 84 88 E-mail: international@admin.uio.no	For students interested in following one of the Integrated Master’s Programmes in Nepal, please see here. If you need further information, please contact the NTNU’s Norad programme coordinating unit: Office of international Relations, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) N-7491 Trondheim Norway Fax: + 47 73 59 89 59 Internet: www.ntnu.no/intersek Contact person: Dr. Rita Kumar, Programme Coordinator Tel: + 47 73 59 89 61 E-mail: rita.kumar@adm.ntnu.no

2. Who may apply

2.1 Priority regions and countries
The Norad Fellowship Programme is designed for students from developing countries. Candidates from the following countries may apply:


Africa	Asia
Angola, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan,Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.	Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Iran, Laos, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.

Central America	Middle East
Cuba, Guatemala and Nicaragua.	The Palestinian Territory.

2.2 Institutional context and professional background
The Norad Fellowship Programme targets personnel employed or formally linked to public institutions, non-governmental institutions, private sector enterprises, universities and research institutions, who in the future will benefit from further education in order to strengthen the performance of their respective institutions. The course(s) in question must be relevant from the perspective of the institution’s human resource strategy for improving its capacity and management. The applicant’s employer must confirm that the education in question is relevant to the institution’s aims and activities. The applicant must obtain leave of absence from her/his position during the scholarship period. A short description of the institution must be enclosed in the application.

Applicants must fully satisfy the academic qualifications and other admission requirements according to the specific criteria set by the university or university college in question.

Relevant professional experience of minimum 2 years is required. Further specification is given under each course description in this catalogue. Also see section 7: ‘How to apply’.

Women are especially invited to apply.

3. Proficiency in English

In order to benefit fully from the study in Norway, all candidates must have a good working knowledge of English. All applicants are therefore required to sit one of the following two tests. The test results must be enclosed with the application.

3.1 TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
Minimum score required: 500 (paper-based) or 170 (computer-based), or according to the requirements of the host institution. Information bulletins and registration forms can be obtained from:

Education Testing Service, Attn.: WOEFUL, Princeton, New Jersey 08541, USA
Or from any of the local test centres in the applicant’s home country, see www.toefl.org

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ascertain the test dates and the closing dates for registration. Please note that registration dates are generally two months ahead of the actual test dates and that the results are available six weeks after the test has taken place.

3.2 IELTS - International English Language Testing Service
General Section & General Academic Module
Minimum score required: 5.0, or according to the requirements of the host institution.

The IELTS is available at almost every overseas British Council office. Local offices will supply information about the availability of the test and the fees charged. IELTS dates are more flexible than for the TOEFL and results are available much earlier, which may be an advantage when the application deadline approaches.

Note: Applicants who are unable to submit documented proof of English skills will not be considered.

3.3 Applicants who are exempted from English proficiency documentation
Applicants with a Bachelor degree where the medium of instruction is English. This exemption applies only to applicants from: Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Applicants who have passed English as a subject at A-level with grade C (or better). This exemption applies only to applicants from: Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

4. Financial allowances

SIU will pay a return air ticket from the fellow’s home country.

A monthly allowance sufficient to cover food, rent and other ordinary living expenses will be paid by the middle of each month.

An installation allowance, equivalent to half a monthly fellowship allowance, will be provided for deposit at the Student Campus, for warm clothing, and extraordinary expenses. Supplementary clothing must be covered from the regular monthly fellowship allowance.

While in Norway, fellows attending the international courses are insured against major costs of medical attention through the Norwegian National Health Insurance Scheme (dental care is not included). The Norad Fellowship Programmes covers accident and life insurance for all course participants.

During the fellow’s stay in Norway, the fellowship programme does not cover insurance against theft etc. When travelling outside Norway, the fellow is not covered by the programme financed insurance.

The fellowship programme does not take responsibility for accidents or for the loss of the fellow’s luggage or personal possessions on the journey to and from Norway. The fellow is therefore advised to take out travel insurance before leaving his/her home country.

5. Practical information

The fellow is expected to follow the rules given in the Practical Guide. This guide contains practical advice and regulations for Norad Fellows and will be sent to all applicants who receive a Letter of Award. The Practical Guide is also available on our website http://siu.no/Norad.

Accommodation is usually provided at the Student Campus, where each person is given a single room, sharing a kitchen with cooking facilities with other students. The fellow is expected to do his/her own cooking.

SIU does not provide any kind of additional support for course participants who want to bring their families. Please observe that the cost of living, including rent for family accommodation, is high in Norway.

A health-examination will be offered upon arrival in Norway.

Norwegian institutions are required to provide for students with disabilities. Please notify your host institution before arrival if you need special facilities.

6. Introductory courses for fellows in Norway

For those who are enrolled at any of the courses in Norway, the Norwegian host institutions will provide general introduction courses in August 2006. The aim of the courses is to introduce new fellows to the Norwegian university system, their roles as fellows and general aspects of Norwegian society.

7. How to apply

The Course Catalogue, application form and all relevant information can be obtained by contacting the Norwegian Embassy or Consulate in your home country. This information can also be downloaded from the Internet as pdf documents here.

Each application must consist of the following documents in English:

A properly filled in application form. The application form is attached in this catalogue.
Certified transcripts/lists of examination records and certificates and copies of your diplomas.
English language certificate. (TOELF/IELTS)
A valid medical certificate from your home country.
Letter of confirmation of your leave of absence from present employer
A short presentation of the organisation / institution in which you are employed.
Copy of pages from your passport (or an official identification card issued from your government authorities) with your full name. This name must be used in all documents.

Fellows are scheduled to return to their respective institutions after graduation from your studies in Norway.

Please note that all documents must be written in English.

Note: Applications should be submitted to a Royal Norwegian Embassy or Consulate no later than 1. December 2005.

Please note that the Norad Fellowship Programme is under evaluation and changes for the 2006 intake may come about.

8. Processing of the application

The Royal Norwegian Embassy or Consulate will transfer the applications to SIU in Norway, where they will be registered and forwarded to the relevant university or university college. The host institution has the responsibility for processing the applications, conducting the actual admission, and informing the applicants about the end results of the admission. All queries about entrance should therefore be addressed to the universities/university colleges.

In the selection process, the host institutions ought to give priority to candidates who are connected to Norwegian financed projects, given that the candidates fulfil all the other selection criteria.

Note: Applications submitted without all the sections in the application
form properly filled in and officially certified copies/transcripts of the required
certificates enclosed, will not be considered, nor returned.

Applicants will be notified about the end result of the admission only.

Please make sure that your application is complete before submission.

Applications will be processed by the end of April 2006. Information about entrance will also be sent to the Royal Norwegian Embassy or Consulate in your home country. Candidates who are selected for entrance in the programme will be contacted either by the universities/university colleges or by the embassies.

The Norad Fellowship Annual Course Catalogue 2011