Engineering courses
Porsgrunn - Full time
We welcome students to our bachelor engineering modules for a semester exchange.
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Closing dates: Expired
Study facts
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Campus: Porsgrunn -
Study level: Exchange programmes, bachelor level -
Progression of study: Full time -
Start up: Autumn 2024 -
Teaching model: Campus -
Credits: 30 -
Charge: No tuition fee. -
Closing dates: Expired -
Semesters: 1 -
Teaching Language: English
Why study Engineering courses in Porsgrunn?
Campus Porsgrunn has a strong engineering environment within informatics and automation field, chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering. Bachelor studies within engineering open a broad range of possibilities for a future career. Our engineering programmes are developed in collaboration with local industry and are designed to meet the need for future competence.
We have good laboratory facilities and spacious, as well as established collaboration with industries that focus on research and development. We emphasize learning how to apply theoretical knowledge to solve practical tasks, and many of our modules include project work.
The industry in Norway has a continuing need for new engineers with knowledge within the five professional directions offered at campus Porsgrunn.
What you will learn
Porsgrunn offers five professional directions within the field of engineering.
Chemical Engineering
You will learn:
- Advanced math which will prepare you for a master degree in Engineering
- Energy Efficiency
- Renewable Energy Systems
Civil Engineering
You will learn:
- Advanced math which will prepare you for a master degree in Engineering
- The Finite Element Method
- Principles of Structural Design: Concrete, Steel and Wood
Electrical Power Engineering
You will learn:
- Advanced math which will prepare you for a master degree in Engineering
- High Voltage Technology
- Electrical Machines
Computer Science and Industrial Automation
You have the opportunity to learn:
- Advanced math which will prepare you for a master degree in Engineering
- Informatics (like programming, databases and computer networks)..
- Industrial automation (like electrotechnics, control engineering and control systems).
Mechanical Engineering
You will learn:
- Advanced math which will prepare you for a master degree in Engineering
- The Finite Element Method
- The opportunities to specialize within mechanical engineering field trough a project
If meeting the prerequisites in the courses at campus Porsgrunn, international students can combine courses within the professional directions listed in the study modell.
The teaching will take place in English when international students participate in these courses.
Why study at USN?
We offer an informal and student friendly environment. Our campuses are small with an open-door policy where our staff dedicates time and attention to each student. USN offers a safe living and study environment as well as a multicultural society where English is widely spoken. Our programmes are focused on practical study methods with a problem-based approach that should help students to prepare for real-life situations.
Further study opportunities
A bachelor's degree in Engineering provides access to many Master's degree programs in Norway and abroad. Click here for an overview of our master's programmes in engineering.
Study Plan
A study plan describes the content, structure and organization of a study programme. To each study plan there is a set of course plans that describe the different courses. In the course plan you will also find a reading list. Below you will find a study model that shows you which courses that are taught in each term. In the study model you'll also find links to each course plan.
Latest published study plan for engineering courses
Admission requirements
The programme is open to international exchange students studying at one of USN's bilateral partner institutions. Exchange students at the bachelor-level must have completed at least 60 ECTS or equivalent within the relevant study field, and be officially nominated by their home university in order to apply. Admission to the programme requires a good command of the English language, both spoken and written. An English proficiency equivalent to B2 (Cambridge) level is recommended.
Academic background: third year bachelor students in engineering or related fields.
Please note:
- Some engineering courses might have special prerequisites. Please make sure that you check the course descriptions and fulfil the given prerequisites before you apply for admission.
