International Exposure
University of Agder
The University of Agder (UiA)
is a young and dynamic university situated on the southern tip of Norway. UiA is one of the most modern universities in Norway and offers high-quality study programmes with an international focus. UiA seeks to be an open and inclusive university that is characterized by a culture of cooperation, and aims to be on the cutting edge of innovation, education and research. This university is perfect to study Global Development, Social Welfare Policies, and Technology in SDGs.
| Program: | Student Exchange | |
| Duration: 1 Semester | Minimum GPA: 3.00 | Tuition fee: Waived |
| Quota: 6 | Minimum IELTS: 6.5 overall, no band under 5.5 | Living cost: NOK 15000 – 17000/month |
| Deadline nomination: 20 April (Fall Semester) 5 October (Spring Semester) | Departure: August (Fall Semester) January (Spring Semester) | Proof of fund: NOK 58 585 (Fall) NOK 70 302 (Spring) |
Entry Requirements:
- Enrolled as an active student at the IUP in PPM
- Completed at least 4 semesters of study at the IUP in PPM
- Meet the requirements for minimum GPA dan IELTS
- Pass the internal selection at the department
Required Documents:
| Internal Selection | Application in University of Agder |
| Application form | Signed Academic Transcript |
| Curriculum Vitae | List of courses you are currently enrolled in/taking this semester |
| IELTS Certificate | Proof of fund: Bank statement |
| Academic Transcript |
Tuition & Living Cost:
Fee:
Visa : NOK 5900
Flight ticket (return) : NOK 15000
Tuition fee : Waived by host university
Living cost : NOK 15000 – 17000/ month
Details:
Accomodation : NOK 2630 – 8110/ month
Meals : NOK 4500/month
Public Transport : NOK 520/month
Miscellaneous : NOK 2000/month
Communication : NOK 500/month
Credit Transfer:
| University of Agder | Grade | IUP-PPM | Grade |
| A | Excellent | A | 4,00 |
| B | Very good | A- | 3,75 |
| C | Good | B+ | 3,25 |
| D | Satisfactory | B/C | 2,50 |
| E | Sufficient | C | 2,00 (Pass) |
| F | Fail | D | 1,00 (Fail) |
Further information:
https://www.uia.no/en/studies/exchange-students/how-to-apply-exchange-students
Course offered:
Link for syllabus (https://www.uia.no/en/studies/exchange-students/choosing-courses)
5 ECTS = 4 SKS at UGM (transferred to 1 course).
7.5 – 10 ECTS = 8 SKS at UGM (transferred to 2 courses).
Students need to take maximum 30 ECTS.
| Fall Semester Course | Spring Semester Course |
| Communication, Media and Planning | Feminist epistemologist |
| Global Development Issues in a Latin American Context | Approaches, Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Transformation |
| Culture and development | Global Political Economy |
| Introduction to Global Development Studies | Power, Resistance and Development |
| Global Development and Regional Analysis | Information System Security |
| The Political Ecology of Global Environmental Challenges | Current IT-related Topics, Digitalization, and Sustainability |
| Critical Perspectives and Current Debate in Global Development | Foundation of Sustainable Development |
| Information System Security | IT and Society |
| Sociology of Welfare and Equality | IT and Changes in Society |
| Childhood, Families, and Gender | Public Administration and Management |
| Global Sociology | The European Union – Institutions and Politics |
| Institutionalism and Transnational Governance | |
| Practicing Sustainable Transformation |
