Refugees came to HSN

Refugees at HSN.

More than 150 refugees came to campus, when HSN held our first lecture specially designed for refugees in Norway.

– It´s fantastic to see so many of you, and it´s heart-warming that you also have brought you chilcren, said Maija Heinilä, senior-advisor at HSN, campus Vestfold. 

- We wish to learn more about how we can live in Norway, and use our skills and resources, said many of the refugees who had taken the journey to campus Vestfold 

USN wishes to contribute to the succesful integration process. These pages will provide refugees with useful information on higher education in Norway. 

As the higher education institutions in Norway are all coming to terms with the increasing numbers of refugees coming to Norway, new approaches to foreign academic credential recognition and easier access to study courses are being addressed.

Important note: It might be difficult to orient yourself in who-does-what in Norwegian higher education. There are several separate agencies in charge of parts of the complex picture (funding, admission to undergraduate studies, admission to graduate studies, recognition of foreign credentials etc.). Much of the information presented in these pages is copied from the official web pages of agencies in question in order to ensure the accuracy  of the information. However, we recommend you will check the agencies own pages for changes in practice.

Lastly, do not hesitate to ask us if you need help and guidance. We wish to do our part so you feel both welcome to, and included in, the Norwegian society.

Next lecture: 24. februar

  • ”How to set up a business in Norway”, (Roger Dalseg, NCE Micro- and Nanotechnology)
     
  • ”Higher education in Norway” (Maija Heinilä, HSN)
     
  • ”Use Libraries” (librarian Campus Vestfold)

Place: Campus Vestfold, auditorium Larvik. We will provide a room to play for the children.

Need advice or consultation?

please contact

Maija Heinilä

Senior Adviser
maija.heinila@hbv.no
+ 47 31 00 89 83