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HiOA enclosure form
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Diploma and transcript of records from your secondary education
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Special documentation requirements apply to certain countries.
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If you have education from one of these countries, your application will only be considered if you fulfil the requirements.
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English proficiency
Applicants who are not native speakers of English must document their proficiency in English by taking one of the following internationally recognised tests:
Applicants who are not native speakers of English must document their proficiency in English by taking one of the following internationally recognised tests:
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language with a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test (PBT) or score of 80 on the internet-based test (IBT).
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language with a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test (PBT) or score of 80 on the internet-based test (IBT).
Official test report forms must be sent directly to Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences (HiOA) from ETS.
Official test report forms must be sent directly to Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences (HiOA) from ETS.
The TOEFL code number is 6531.
The TOEFL code number is 6531.
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Please upload a copy of your result, and make sure that the results are also sent directly from ETS.
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IELTS - International English Language Testing System (academic) test with a minimum score of 6.0.
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We will verify your test results online.
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PTE Academic - Pearson Test of English Academic with a minimum overall score of 62.
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Applicants must make sure that their test result is valid at the time of application (not older than two years).
Some applicants may be exempt from the required test in English proficiency.
Some applicants may be exempt from the required test in English proficiency.
Financing
Financing
If you are not an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen you must document your financial situation when applying, in terms of a bank statement or an attestation that verifies that you have the financial resources to live and study in Norway.
If you are not an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen you must document your financial situation when applying, in terms of a bank statement or an attestation that verifies that you have the financial resources to live and study in Norway.
The required amount is NOK 103,950, but can be documented in a currency of your choice.
The required amount is NOK 103,950, but can be documented in a currency of your choice.
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If you are granted admission you must deposit NOK 103,950 in a specified Norwegian bank account in order to apply for a residence permit and visa.
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The money will be returned when your Norwegian ID-number is registered.
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See more information on documentation of finances for visa purposes.
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Tuition is free, but there is a semester registration fee of NOK 840, and there may be additional material fees for some programmes.
The Quota scheme funding has been cancelled.
The Quota scheme funding has been cancelled.
E-mail: admission@hioa.no
E-mail: admission@hioa.no
Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences
Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences
Admissions Office
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Courses taught in English:
Courses taught in English:
Courses at Department of Art, Design and Drama
Courses at Department of Art, Design and Drama
Courses at Department of Computer Science
Courses at Department of Computer Science
Masters taught in English:
Masters taught in English:
Network and System Administration
Network and System Administration
Universal Design of ICT
Universal Design of ICT
Sindre has chosen to specialise in photo and video reportage of nature and outdoor life.
Sindre has chosen to specialise in photo and video reportage of nature and outdoor life.
"I enjoy working on photography in nature.
"I enjoy working on photography in nature.
I want to convey nature experiences by taking pictures of people in nature."
I want to convey nature experiences by taking pictures of people in nature."
Taking nature shots is demanding: "You need to know a lot about light, and to achieve the right lighting conditions you need to be awake at times of the day during which you normally sleep," he says.
Taking nature shots is demanding: "You need to know a lot about light, and to achieve the right lighting conditions you need to be awake at times of the day during which you normally sleep," he says.
Won prestigious award
Won prestigious award
Sindre is now starting his third year of photojournalism studies at HiOA, but has already won acclaim from the Press Photographers Association; in the spring of this year he won the prestigious Picture of the Year award in the Video of the Year category.
Sindre is now starting his third year of photojournalism studies at HiOA, but has already won acclaim from the Press Photographers Association; in the spring of this year he won the prestigious Picture of the Year award in the Video of the Year category.
Sindre won the award for his video portrait of surf mum Anne Kari Lerfald, who single-handedly runs a surfing hostel situated on the Stad peninsula (http://vimeo.com/17054840).
Sindre won the award for his video portrait of surf mum Anne Kari Lerfald, who single-handedly runs a surfing hostel situated on the Stad peninsula (http://vimeo.com/17054840).
Began at the age of 15
Began at the age of 15
Sindre's interest in photography began in earnest when he was given his first camera at the age of 15.
Sindre's interest in photography began in earnest when he was given his first camera at the age of 15.
He gradually became the "official" photographer among his group of friends.
He gradually became the "official" photographer among his group of friends.
He later joined the film and photography programme at Hallingdal Folk High School before his interest in nature led him to study biology at the University of Oslo, where he spent his free time working as a photographer on the student newspaper Universitas .
He later joined the film and photography programme at Hallingdal Folk High School before his interest in nature led him to study biology at the University of Oslo, where he spent his free time working as a photographer on the student newspaper Universitas .
This proved to be the turning point; he decided to pursue his interest in photography.
This proved to be the turning point; he decided to pursue his interest in photography.
Photography teacher
Photography teacher
One day, Sindre got a call from his former teacher at the folk high school: would he consider a post as an assistant teacher in photography and video?
One day, Sindre got a call from his former teacher at the folk high school: would he consider a post as an assistant teacher in photography and video?
The answer was "Yes!"
The answer was "Yes!"
Then, as chance would have it, the course teacher left, and young Sindre ended up taking his place.
Then, as chance would have it, the course teacher left, and young Sindre ended up taking his place.
He held the job for two years before applying for a course in photojournalism at the Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences.
He held the job for two years before applying for a course in photojournalism at the Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences.
Nature rather than news
Nature rather than news
Unlike many of his fellow students, Sindre had no interest in becoming a press photographer: "I had internships in newspaper publishing houses, but the constant hunt for news stories didn't suit me," he says.
Unlike many of his fellow students, Sindre had no interest in becoming a press photographer: "I had internships in newspaper publishing houses, but the constant hunt for news stories didn't suit me," he says.
He has already secured a permanent job as a photographer for the Norwegian Trekking Association, where he can combine photography with his interest in outdoor life, and where he will take photos and videos for online and print media.
He has already secured a permanent job as a photographer for the Norwegian Trekking Association, where he can combine photography with his interest in outdoor life, and where he will take photos and videos for online and print media.
Tough job market
Tough job market
Sindre makes no secret of the tough job market which today's photography students face: "Most of them end up as freelancers.
Sindre makes no secret of the tough job market which today's photography students face: "Most of them end up as freelancers.
You have to establish good contacts, you need to sell yourself and hang in there," he says.
You have to establish good contacts, you need to sell yourself and hang in there," he says.
Today's photographers face a new challenge in that everyone has good cameras to hand in their mobile phones: "When the man in the street can take the quick news shots, we professionals have to have more to offer.
Today's photographers face a new challenge in that everyone has good cameras to hand in their mobile phones: "When the man in the street can take the quick news shots, we professionals have to have more to offer.
We have to make good stories, think about composition and - not least - about the ethical aspect," he says.
We have to make good stories, think about composition and - not least - about the ethical aspect," he says.
What is it that motivates him?
What is it that motivates him?
"I get to meet a lot of people and milieus that I would never otherwise have met.
"I get to meet a lot of people and milieus that I would never otherwise have met.
To get the opportunity to communicate these encounters and experiences through text, video and photos is exciting and interesting."
To get the opportunity to communicate these encounters and experiences through text, video and photos is exciting and interesting."
More videos and photos.
More videos and photos.
Diesel Navvies
Diesel Navvies
The Rock Stabilisers
The Rock Stabilisers
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Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences (HiOA) launched its Academic dugnad* in late 2015 with activities to raise awareness of the contribution that refugees and asylum makers can make to the University College and to society.
Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences (HiOA) launched its Academic dugnad* in late 2015 with activities to raise awareness of the contribution that refugees and asylum makers can make to the University College and to society.
In recognition of the need for information on how to gain admission to higher education in Norway, an information day was held in collaboration with the University of Oslo, the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) and the Norwegian Universities and Colleges Admission Service (NUCAS).
In recognition of the need for information on how to gain admission to higher education in Norway, an information day was held in collaboration with the University of Oslo, the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) and the Norwegian Universities and Colleges Admission Service (NUCAS).
Forming academic networks
Forming academic networks
But it is the need for regular contact between those who have recently arrived in Norway and the opportunity to develop networks which has been the main focus of activity at HiOA.
But it is the need for regular contact between those who have recently arrived in Norway and the opportunity to develop networks which has been the main focus of activity at HiOA.
An academic network scheme has given refugees and asylum seekers access to the student community and student life on campus throughout the semester.
An academic network scheme has given refugees and asylum seekers access to the student community and student life on campus throughout the semester.
At the same time, it has given almost 80 HiOA students a chance to learn from people who have left their home country for a new life in Norway.
At the same time, it has given almost 80 HiOA students a chance to learn from people who have left their home country for a new life in Norway.
Ten network groups brought together people with similar academic backgrounds for regular meetings on and off campus.
Ten network groups brought together people with similar academic backgrounds for regular meetings on and off campus.
These guys know more than us!
These guys know more than us!
Ketil is a first year student of electrical engineering at HiOA, and a member of a small group of three Norwegian students and four refugees, all with a background in engineering.
Ketil is a first year student of electrical engineering at HiOA, and a member of a small group of three Norwegian students and four refugees, all with a background in engineering.
“We could talk and talk and talk”, he said.
“We could talk and talk and talk”, he said.
These guys know far more than us!”
These guys know far more than us!”
Read more on students’ and refugees’ experience of the academic network scheme.
Read more on students’ and refugees’ experience of the academic network scheme.
Opportunities for refugees with teaching and nursing backgrounds
Opportunities for refugees with teaching and nursing backgrounds
HiOA has demonstrated both a willingness and the ability to be an important partner for other organisations working to create mutual benefits for refugees and Norwegian society.
HiOA has demonstrated both a willingness and the ability to be an important partner for other organisations working to create mutual benefits for refugees and Norwegian society.
The Ministry of Education has asked HiOA to develop courses for refugees with teaching and nursing backgrounds.
The Ministry of Education has asked HiOA to develop courses for refugees with teaching and nursing backgrounds.
“This is an important task which we gladly embrace,” says Vice Rector for Education, Nina Waaler.
“This is an important task which we gladly embrace,” says Vice Rector for Education, Nina Waaler.
An asylum centre will soon be established close to HiOA’s campus in central Oslo, and the University College has entered into an agreement with Oslo City Council and other actors to make its facilities – including libraries, computer laboratories and sports facilities – available to the centre’s new residents.
An asylum centre will soon be established close to HiOA’s campus in central Oslo, and the University College has entered into an agreement with Oslo City Council and other actors to make its facilities – including libraries, computer laboratories and sports facilities – available to the centre’s new residents.
HiOA will also open the way for work placements for refugees, as well as to facilitate placements for students from relevant disciplines at the asylum centre.
HiOA will also open the way for work placements for refugees, as well as to facilitate placements for students from relevant disciplines at the asylum centre.
Rector Curt Rice describes this as being an opportunity to enrich lives:
Rector Curt Rice describes this as being an opportunity to enrich lives:
“My main goal is for my students to meet people who have taken the decision to leave their country, not simply to read about them in the newspaper”.
“My main goal is for my students to meet people who have taken the decision to leave their country, not simply to read about them in the newspaper”.
Sources:
Sources:
Chronicle by Nina Waaler in Aftenposten newspaper, 1 June 2016 (in Norwegian)
Chronicle by Nina Waaler in Aftenposten newspaper, 1 June 2016 (in Norwegian)
Participants at event to mark the end of the first semester of the academic network scheme.
Participants at event to mark the end of the first semester of the academic network scheme.
Foto: Nina Krogh Ghali Yakoub from Syria and Ketil Tunheim are both students of engineering.
Foto: Nina Krogh Ghali Yakoub from Syria and Ketil Tunheim are both students of engineering.
Foto: Nick Moe-Pryce Rector Curt Rice speaking to participants in the academic network scheme.
Foto: Nick Moe-Pryce Rector Curt Rice speaking to participants in the academic network scheme.
Foto: Nina Krogh Group photo with Rector Curt Rice.
Foto: Nina Krogh Group photo with Rector Curt Rice.
Foto: Nina Krogh
Foto: Nina Krogh
Merschbrock’s research paper, «How is Building Information Modeling Influenced by Project Complexity?: A Cross-Case Analysis of e-Collaboration Performance in Building Construction» was selected as the best article published in the International Journal of e-Collaboration (IJeC) during the year 2014.
Det internasjonale, vitenskapelige tidsskriftet IJeC ( International Journal of e-Collaboration) har kåret den vitenskapelige artikkelen «How is Building Information Modeling Influenced by Project Complexity?: A Cross-Case Analysis of e-Collaboration Performance in Building Construction» til beste artikkel publisert i IJeC i 2014 .
Merschbrock co-wrote the article with Professor Bjørn Erik Munkvold at the University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway.
Artikkelen er skrevet av førsteamanuensis Christoph Merschbrock ved Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus og professor Bjørn Erik Munkvold fra Universitetet i Agder (UiA).
Abstract:
Engelsk sammendrag av artikkelen:
«Virtual design and construction of buildings and architectural spaces require extensive collaboration among a diverse set of design professionals.
«Virtual design and construction of buildings and architectural spaces require extensive collaboration among a diverse set of design professionals.