International educational projects

We value international collaboration through projects and educational programmes at USN. Read about some of our projects.

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Digital Europe programme

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DIGITAL Creating Higher Education - Industry Programmes for the Semiconductor Industry of Europe Partner Kristin Imenes 2024- 2026  

Erasmus Mundus

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Erasmus Mundus Smart Systems Solutions Koordinator Knut Aasmundtveit 2021- 2026 Budapest University of Economics and Technology, Alto University

Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE)

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Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) Health Literacy Competencies to Improve Respectful and Compassionate Care in Tanzania Partner Karin Berntsen 2021- 2024

Hanze Groningen, Muhumbili University (TZ), Bugando Catholic University (TZ), Kilimanjaro Christian College (TZ), Galway UAS (IE)

Erasmus+ Innovasjonsallianser

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Erasmus+ Innovasjonsallianser European Social Innovation Campus (ESIC) Partner Ramona Lorentsen 2023-2027 Tallinn University, Estland, Fundatia Alaturi de voi Romania, Romania, Asociatia Institutul pentru Parteneriat Social Bucovina Romania, Federación de Cooperativas y de la Economía Socialde Madrid, Spania, Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Company Limited, Irland, Odisee, Belgia, Federazione Trentina della Cooperazione SC, Italia, Provincia autonoma di Trento, Italia, Asociación empresarial de Sociedades Laborales, Spania, Euricse, Italia, Euclid Network, Nederland, Ukrainska Sotsialna Akademia Ukraina, Live-säätiö sr, Finland

Erasmus+ KA3 Policy reform, Social Inclusion

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Erasmus+ KA3 Policy reform, Social Inclusion Co-created Social Inclusion in Education (COSI.ed) Coordinator Mette Bunting  2021- 2022 VIA University College (DK), University of Warsaw (PL), University of the Balearic Islands (ES), University of Porto (PT)

Erasmus+ Lærerallianser

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Erasmus+ Lærerallianser European quality development system for inclusive education Partner Fazilat Siddiq 2023-2026 University of Graz, Østerrike, University of Granada, Italia, University of Padova, Italia, Tallinn University, Estland, Pedagogical University Steiermark, Østerrike

Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships

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Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships TeleTraining in Crisis Management - The TTCM Exercise Model Coordinator Jarle Løwe Sørensen 01.09.2024 - 30.06.2027 Gøteborgs Universitet (SE), Københavns Professionshøjskole (DK), Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SE), Nordjyllands Beredskab (DK), Nordjyllands Politi (DK),County Governor of Vestfold and Telemark (NO), South-East Police District (NO), The Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority(NO)
Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships Traditional music Undergraduate Network in Europe (TUNE) Coordinator Laura Ellestad 2021-2024 Universiteter i Spania, Frankrike, Estland og University of Ioannina, Hellas
Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships Striving for gender balance via educaTion reformation, 3A factors for Advancement, and Mentorship in STEM Partner Behzad Behdani 2024-2027 ESTIA Institute of Technology (Frankrike) University of West Attica (Hellas) Vytautas Magnus University (Litauen), University of Central Lancashire (UK), Lodz University of Technology (Polen), Innovationhive (Hellas)
Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships Grundtvigian pedagogy - facing the challenges of Anthropocene - how to teach teachers of folk high schools? Partner Johan Lövgren 2024-2027 Ecological Folk High School in Grzybów (Polen), Grundtvigsk Forum (Danmark)
Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships LungA School Growth Partner Kirsten Wielandt Houe 2023-2025 LungA School, Iceland, Hyper Island program AB Sweden, Brandbjerg Folk High School, Denmark

European Universities Initiative

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European Universities Initiative European Digital UniverCity (EDUC) Partner Heidi Tovsrud Knutsen 2023-2026 University of Potsdam, Masaryk University, University of Pecs, Paris-Nanterre University, University of Rennes, University of Cagliari, Jaume I University

InternAbroad

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InternAbroad InternAbroad: University of South-Eastern Norway - Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco Coordinator Boban Vesin 2020 - 2022 Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, CESAR - Recife Center for Advanced Studies and Systems, Agora Eu Consigo Tecnologias De Inclusao Social LTDA
InternAbroad Internship Programme Rio Grande do Sul Coordinator Eivind Arne Fauskanger 2020 - 2022 Universidade do Vale do Taquari - Univates, YARA Brasil Fertilizantes S.A, Tecnovates

Nordplus Adult

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Nordplus Adult The Nordic folk high schools' contribution towards a socially sustainable future Coordinator Johan Lövgren May 2024 - December 2025

Aarhus University (DK), Folkehøgskolerådet i Norge (NO), The Association of Folk High Schools in Denmark (DK), RIO - Rörelsefolkhögskolornas intresseorganisation (SE, Other), Finnish Folk High School Association (FI), Linköping University (SE)

 

Nordplus Higher Education

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Nordplus Higher Education Spica 2024 Coordinator Åsmund Aamaas 2024 Ilinniarfissuaq, University of Iceland, University of the Faroe Island, Malmö University, University of Oulu, University College UCL, Samisk høgskole
Nordplus Higher Education AtoMS/2024 Coordinator Heike Speitz 2024 Åbo Akademi University, University of Greenland
Nordplus Higher Education Nordic Comics and Mental Health Awareness in Teacher Training Coordinator Adriana Margareta Dancus 2024-2025 Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
University of Gothenburg
University of the Faroe Islands
Nordplus Higher Education Nordbiz 2024/2025 Partner Thomas Christian Espenes May 2024 - October 2025 LAB University of Applied Sciences, Mälardalen University, Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, Reykjavik University, ISM University of Management and Economics, Tallinn University of Technology, Aarhus University
Nordplus Higher Education Design Thinking in Health Technology Education/2020 Partner USN  2020 - University of Turku, University of Tartu, Åbo Akademi University, Vaasa, Universitetet i Oslo
Nordplus Higher Education Higher Education on Craft Traditions/2019 Partner USN  2020 - University of Tartu, Uppsala University, University of Gothenburg, University of Helsinki, Pallas University of Applied Sciences
Nordplus Higher Education Nord-Baltic 5/2020 Coordinator Siv Roel 2020 - Malmö University, Riga Stradins University, Karelia University of Applied Sciences, University  of  Iceland, University College UCC
Nordplus Higher Education Nordbiz 2020/2021 Partner USN  2020 - LAB University of Applied Sciences, Aarhus University, Tallinn University of Technology, Reykjavik University, Mälardalen University, ISM University of Management and Economics, Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, 
Nordplus Higher Education Nordlys Network 2020 Partner USN  2020 - En rekke partnere
Nordplus Higher Education Spica 2020 Coordinator Åsmund Aamaas  2020 - 2025 Ilinniarfissuaq (GL, University)
University of Iceland (IS, University)
University of the Faroe Island (FO, University)
Malmö University (SE, University)
University of Oulu (FI, University)

 

Nordplus Horizontal

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Nordplus Horizontal

Co-creating a Social Sustainable Future through History and Heritage Education

Coordinator Lasse Sonne August 2024 - August 2026 Thor Heyerdahl vgs, Gymnasiet Grankulla, Gymnasiet Laerkan, The Nordic Centre of Heritage Learning and Creativity AB, Vestfoldmuseene, Svenska litteratursällskapet i Finland, Svenska Folkskolans Vänner, A. P. Møller Skolen
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Teacher Research Literacy: Comparative Trajectories in the Nordic-Baltic Region

Coordinator Asli Lidice Göktürk Saglam 2023 - 2025 Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge, Talllinn University, Oslo Metropolitan University, Universitetet i Stavanger, Drammen Upper Secondary School, Lier Videregående Skole, Seinajoki High School, University of Gothenburg, Malmö University, Kaunas University of Technology, University of Latvia
Nordplus Horizontal

NTI - Promoting Professional Development (NTI-PPD)

Coordinator Anna Rigmor Moxnes, Eva Merete Bjerkholt, Lars Opdal 2023 - 2025 Several partners from Nordic and Baltic countries
Nordplus Horizontal

Students as change agents in grand societal challenges

Partner Thomas Christian Espenes August 2024 - August 2026 Syddansk Universitet, Business Academy Aarhus, Aalborg University, UiB, Technical univeristy of Denmark, NTNU, HVL, Uppsala University, Chalmers University of Technology, Øygarden municipality, Bergen municipality, Uppsala municipality, Porsgrunn municipality, Siljan municipality, Aarhus munipality,

Norec

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EYE-FX (Eye Education Foreign Exchange) Coordinator Irene Langeggen 2018-2024. 3 rounds, each 1 year. Round 2 currently, round 3 starting autumn 2023. Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya
African Eye Institute, South-Africa

NORHED II

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NORHED II Nurturing SDGs through Capacity Building of Higher Education in Ethiopia (NURTURE) Koordinator Shegaw Mengiste 2021- 2026 University of Gondar, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Debre Markos University, Hawassa University, Jimma University, The Norwegian Centre for E-health Research
NORHED II Hydro-Himalaya Partner Thomas Øyvang 2021 - 2027 NORAD, NTNU, Kathmandu University and Wuhan University
NORHED II Climate Change and Infectious Diseases - A One Health Approach Partner Jörn Klein/Linda Madsen 2021 - 2026 Universitetet i Tromsø - Norges Arktiske Universitet (UiT), University of Bahr El Ghazal, Sør-Sudan, Makerere University, Uganda

NORPART

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NORPART Ecological Connections: Cultural Studies in Cuba and Norway (ECOCON) Coordinator Hans Jacob Ohldieck/ Guro Fløgstad 2022-2026 University of Havana
NORPART Sustainability education in Guatemala, Colombia and Norway (SEEDs) Coordinator Ingeborg Nordbø (Stefanie Reinhardt) 2022-2026 ARCAS (GT), Defensores de la Naturaleza (GT), San Carlos University (GT), Universidad del Rosario (CO), Universidad del Valle de Guatemala' (GT)
NORPART Instituting of research-based education systems for the development of renewable energy technology in circular economy; A joint project among the Universities in Norway, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka (ReTech) Coordinator Britt Moldestad 20-22-2026 Kathmandu University (NP), Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (BD), University of Sri Jayewardenepura (LK)
NORPART Capacity Building in Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for ONE HEALTH (WASH4ONEHEAL TH) Coordinator Eshetu Janka Wakjera 2022-2026 Bahir Dar University (ET), Jimma University (ET), Kotebe Metropolitan University (ET), Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NO),
NORPART  Striving for Excellence through Action Research and Capacity building in eHealth (SEARCH) Coordinator Shegaw Mengiste 2019 - 2025 University of Gondar (Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Universitetet i Oslo
NORPART Developing the Teacher Education in Pedagogy for Early Childhood Education and Early Elementary School in Palestine and Norway Coordinator Ingrid Christensen 2019 - 2024 University in Hebron, Islamic University in Gaza, University of Bethlehem
NORPART Education in the field of sustainable tourism and ecology in Norway and Guatemala Coordinator Ingeborg Nordbø (Stefanie Reinhardt) 2017 - 2024 Universidad del Valle de (Guatemala), UiT The Arctic University of Norway, CATIE, Asociación de Reservas Naturales Privadas de Guatemala, Fundación Valle de Panchoy, CERFOR, Zootropic, Defensores de la Naturaleza, ARCAS, Visit Telemark, Fundaselva, Centro de Conservación Marina (GT)/ Asociación Guatemaltea de Historia Natura, Rescue the planet, Universitetet i Stavanger, Fagforbundet

NOTED

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NOTED English Collaboration between USN and York University (ECUYU) Coordinator Jennifer Duggan, Erika Kvistad 2022-2025 University of York
NOTED Early literacy in teacher education  (ELITE) Coordinator Ronny Johansen 2018 - 2023  
NOTED Quality in teacher education - joining forces through internationalisation (JOIN) Coordinator Åsmund Aamaas  2018 - 2024 University of Oulu, University  of  Iceland

UTFORSK

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UTFORSK Mathematical toolkit design North-South Coordinator Suela Kacerja 2023 - 2026

University of the Western Cape

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

UTFORSK Internationalization of teaching and research - Brazil, USA, Norway Coordinator Boban Vesin 2023 - 2026

Federal Rural University of Pernambuco

University of Pittsburgh

Recife Center for Advanced Studies and Systems

AiBox lab

UTFORSK Health education in India and Norway (HEIN) - Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge (usn.no) Coordinator Elisabeth Holm Hansen 2021-2025 Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
UTFORSK Social Justice and Culture. Sustainable Social Welfare in Neoliberal Times (SOJUCU) - Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge (usn.no) Coordinator Kjersti Røsvik 2021-2025 Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
UTFORSK Social Work in a Global World: Opportunities for Innovation (SoWGloW) - Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge (usn.no) Coordinator Steinar Vikholt 2021-2025

California State University, Dominguez Hills (US)

Kirkens Bymisjon Porsgrunn

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UTFORSK Teacher Education for Sustainable Futures in India and Norway (TeachIN) - Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge (usn.no) Coordinator Åsmund Aamaas 2021-2025 Savitribai Phule Pune University 
UTFORSK Blended mobility focusing on Norway India Water-Soil-Microbiome nexus (NIWASm) - Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge (usn.no) Coordinator Mona Sæbø 2021-2025 Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) 
Standard Bio AS 
Evju Bygdetun
BAIF
Watershed Organization Trust

Økt studentmobilitet i 3-årige profesjonsutdanninger (Norwegian)

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Økt studentmobilitet i 3-årige profesjonsutdanninger Utover grenser og bygge broer – i barnehagelærerutdanningen (BLU-utovergrenser) Koordinator Kristin Danielsen Wolf 2021-2025  
Økt studentmobilitet i 3-årige profesjonsutdanninger Increased Student Mobility in Engineering Programmemes (ISMEP) Koordinator Kristin Imenes 2021-2025 UPC, Aalborg, HWU
Økt studentmobilitet i 3-årige profesjonsutdanninger KulMoSA Kultur for Mobilitet for Studenter og Ansatte Koordinator Steinar Vikholt 2021-2025 SocNet (europeisk nettverk)
Økt studentmobilitet i 3-årige profesjonsutdanninger Klinisk praksis på Madagaskar gir internasjonalt perspektiv på studielivskvalitet og øyehelsetjenester Koordinator Irene Langeggen 2021-2025 Lovasoa, Madagaskar

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InternAbroad Extending Social Work Education across borders through Student and Faculty Exchange   Steinar Vikholt 2020-2023 University of Agder, CSUDH Center for Service Learning, Internships and Civic Engagement, US
Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) Techno-Economic-Societal Sustainable Development Training in Sri Lanka (TESS) Coordinator Chamara Kuruppu  2021- 2023 Danmarks Tekniske Universitet University Of Essex, Nova Lisboa, University of Ruhuna, UVT Colombo, University of Jaffna, University of Moratuwa, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Janathkashan GTE (Ltd) 
INTPART Cooperation for Optical and Acoustical Sensor Technology (COAST) Coordinator Lars Hoff 2020- 2022 University of Washington (US), Stanford University (US)
Kunnskapsallianse Microelectronics Training, Industry and Skills (METIS) Partner Mehdi Azadmehr 2020- 2023 TU Graz (AT), TU Sofia (BG), Budapest UET (HU)
Nordplus Horizontal Sustainable Ecosystems of Mentoring for Newly Qualified Teachers Coordinator Tonje Brokke  2020 - 2023 Tallinn University, University of Akureyri, University of Jyväskylä, LÄRARFORBUNDET, Utdanningsforbundet, Danmarks Lærerforening, The Icelandic Teacher Union, VIA Learning & Teaching, Centre for research & development, VIA University College, The Trade Union of Education Finland OAJ, Estonian Educational Personnel Union
NORPART Human rights and reconciliation in a post conflict multicultural society Coordinator Lena Lybæk 2017 - 2023  
NORPART Partnership Program Norway - Vietnam (paproNoVi) Coordinator Bao Quoc Ta 2017 - 2023 Ho Chi Minh International University (HCMIU)
Norwegian Panorama Virtual Exchange (VE)/ Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
Partnerships Initiatives
AAC&U (American Assosiation of Colleges and Universities) Institute on Virtual Exchange/Collaborative Online International Learning (VE/COIL) Partner Martha Clabby Kjølseth 2023

Pennsylvania State University, EDGE

American Assosiation of Colleges and Universities

Kansai University – Institute on Innovative Global Education

Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) Enhancing Green Economy 3 countries of Asia (EGEA) Partner Anne Gry Sturød 2019- 2022 Universität Magdeburg, Lovely Professional University, Kathmandu Institute of Applied Sciences, Szkola Glowna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego, Baltijas Starptautiska Akademija 
Erasmus+ Strategic Partnerships Open Education for Young Europeans through History, Art and Cultural Learning  (Open EYE) Coordinator Christian Carlsen 2020- 2022 IC Geoss Educational Centre
Erasmus+ Strategic Partnerships Person-centeredness in Healthcare Curricula Partner Pia Bing-Jonsson  2020-2022 Queen Margaret University (UK), University of Ulster (UK), Stichting Fontys (NL), University of Maribor (SL), University College Dublin (IE), National Universuty of Ireland (IE)
EURASIA Developing democracy education in Ukraine, Norway and Palestine Coordinator Øyvind Wistrøm 2018 - juni 2022 Dragomanov National Pedagogical University, Methodology of Education Research, Information and Training Center, Peace Research Institute of the Middle East, Beit Jallah, PNA, Sloviansk state Pedagogical Institute, The European Wergeland Centre
EURASIA Moldova – Norwegian collaboration Programme in optometry. Enhancing primary eye health care in Moldova Coordinator     Bonnie Uchermann 2015 - 2022 State University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Nicolae Testemitanu", Help Moldova, Social -Medical Rehabilitation Center for Low Vision People "Low Vision", Norges Optikerforbund, Brien Holden Vision Institute, Optometry giving sight - Norway
EURASIA NACAR - Norwegian-Armenian Cooperation in Admission and Recognition Coordinator Anette Staaland 2018 - 2022 Yerevan State Medical University (YSMU),  NOKUT, Armenic - National Information Center for Academic Recognition and Mobility
EURASIA Norwegian – Ukrainian cooperation on research based education in innovative sustainable and energy efficient systems Coordinator Carlos Pfeiffer 2016 - 2022 National Technical University of Ukraine - "Kyiv Polytechnic Institute"
EURASIA Sustainable tourism: rural entrepreneurship and heritage. Educational cooperation between Kyrgyzstan, Georgia and Norway Coordinator Anne Gry Sturød 2016 - 2022 Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics (BAFE), Akaki Tsereteli State University (ATSU), Shota Rustaveli State University, Issyk-Kul State University named after Kasym Tynystanov, Kyrgyz Economic University, Batumi Maritime Academy, VISIT TELEMARK AS, Ecological Movement BIOM, AfaTravel, Golden Fleece, Edelweiss Travel Company, Directorate of Environment and Natural Resources of Autonomous Republic of Ajara, The Department of Tourism and Resorts of Ajara Autonomous Republic
EURASIA Norwegian-Ukrainian cooperation in a field of Public sector accounting, budgeting and finance Research Education (NUPRE) Partner USN 2018-2022 NORSK UTENRIKSPOLITISK INSTITUTT, Azerbaijan State University of Economics, Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Ternopil’ National Economic University, University College of Southeast Norway, Høgskolen i Østfold
InternAbroad Clinical optometric practice, entrepreneurship and international optometry Coordinator Irene Langeggen  2019 - 2022 Brien Holden Vision Institute