Higher Education in the Nordic Countries

Elken, Mari; Hovdhaugen, Elisabeth; Wiers‐Jenssen, Jannecke

doi:10.6027/tn2015-526

“…Cooperation in the Nordic countries may serve as an illustration, with the Nordic Council of Ministers, established in 1952, developing specific regional strategies and activities, including higher education (Maassen et al, 2008). Concrete policies were developed regarding student mobility and institutional networking (Nordplus) and agreements on student admission in the region (Elken et al, 2015). The contemporary examples of establishing regional education hubs can be seen as the next step in this evolution (e.g., Singapore's Global Schoolhouse initiative for Southeast Asia).…”

Section: Why Cooperate In Higher Education At the Regional Level?mentioning

confidence: 99%

Handbook of Regional Cooperation and Integration

2024

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“…But there are more regions that are considered important regarding internationalization and mobility. The Nordic region has a long history of cooperation (Elken, Hovdhaugen, & Wiers-Jenssen, 2015). Academic cooperation with Russia, North-West Russia in particular, has been given high priority since the collapse of the Soviet Union.…”

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Paradoxical Attraction? Why an Increasing Number of International Students Choose Norway

Wiers‐Jenssen

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2018

Journal of Studies in International Education

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Between 2000 and 2015, Norway has experienced a large increase in the number of international students compared with many other countries. At first glance, this may seem paradoxical considering that Norway is a country with few well-known universities, a high cost of living, and a geographical location on the northern fringe of Europe. This article sheds light on why more students find their way to Norway. Global trends of increased student mobility as well as EU policies influence the flow of students to Norway. Nevertheless, national higher education policies and institutional strategies have been crucial in this development. Courses in English and more active partnerships with higher education institutions abroad have been established to attract international students. Furthermore, tuition fees are not charged in state-owned universities and colleges, and this has become a comparative advantage in an era when institutions in other countries are introducing or increasing tuition fees for national as well as international students. Asking the international students themselves about their motivation for studying in Norway, we find that the rationale is pragmatic rather than related to perceived quality. Their choices still appear rational; they get free higher education in a safe country, and increase their career opportunities.

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“…Cooperation in the Nordic countries may serve as an illustration, with the Nordic Council of Ministers, established in 1952, developing specific regional strategies and activities, including higher education (Maassen et al, 2008). Concrete policies were developed regarding student mobility and institutional networking (Nordplus) and agreements on student admission in the region (Elken et al, 2015). The contemporary examples of establishing regional education hubs can be seen as the next step in this evolution (e.g., Singapore's Global Schoolhouse initiative for Southeast Asia).…”

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confidence: 99%