Are you interested in the Nordic perspectives on civic society and education? How have the perspectives changed through the ages, and what has caused these changes? How are the perspectives on democracy and responsible citizenship visible in the Nordic societies today? Which environmental and cultural challenges are present in the region? How does the global cultures influence the local cultures?
This programme will give you tools to explore and investigate these questions.
Autumn | Spring | ||
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Nordic educational history, politics and philosophy | Nordic visions on responsible citizenship | ||
15 ECTS | 15 ECTS | 15 ECTS | 15 ECTS |
Open Air Wisdom and Deep Ecology - | |||
The programme offers you exotic trips in the Nordic wilderness as well as an insight in civic life and education. There will be possibilities to borrow necessary equipment from the university (f. ex. sleeping bag, tent, woolen clothes and so on).
The programme is an international alternative to social studies. Students may take the courses as a full-year study, single semester or as individual courses.
Students tell about their stay in Norway and NCE
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Kenyan Master Students Find New Perspectives in Norway’s Classrooms and Streets June 20, 2026 3:03 PM
In June, four Kenyan master students from Moi University will have completed a semester-long stay at Østfold University of Applied Sciences (OUAS). Their experiences span from winter shock and silent trains to new ideas about teaching, work–life balance and what “success” in life could be.
Contact persons
Gunhild Brænne Bjørnstad and Andrew Thomas.
