Loyola University Chicago

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GPA Requirement - 2.7 (USAC), 2.75 (Loyola)

University Affiliation - The University of Oslo (32,000 students and 2,000 International Students)

Founded in 1812, by the Danish monarch King Frederick VI, the University of Oslo is Norway's largest and oldest university and leading academic institution. International students are offered a "Special Events Program" each semester. The events provide cultural and social opportunities and will assist you in meeting local and other international students and becoming integrated in the university community. To help new students get acquainted with campus life at the University of Oslo, the Student Parliament arranges a Peer Support Program. All new international students may also join a "Buddy Group", which consists of 6-10 international students and a buddy. Buddies are senior students who will show you around campus; introduce you to the social life at the university and answer questions.

Oslo and Norway

Norway is first and foremost a maritime nation, and most of its population lives along the coast or on the hundreds of coastal islands where the weather is moderated by the Gulf Stream. The country's national identity is hard to separate from that of the Vikings or Norsemen who set out by sea to conquer the world with a surprising degree of success.

The Norwegian standard of living is one of the highest in the world, in part because the country is almost completely self sufficient in its energy needs. Among other achievements of modern Norwegian society is a strong belief in the equality of women, both in theory and practice.

Oslo, with approximately 700,000 inhabitants, is the capital and largest city of Norway. Although it is actually over 900 years old, in many ways the city appears to be very modern as various fires through the years forced residents to rebuild the city virtually from scratch. Today, it is a city of wide boulevards, parks, museums, and theaters. The city has many cafes and bars where there is nightly entertainment as well as theaters and concert halls. The countryside surrounding Oslo is spectacularly beautiful and offers opportunities for both downhill and cross country skiing as well as hiking, orienteering, and biking.

Courses - The following courses are taught in English. This is a sampling of the departments that offer courses at the University of Oslo. Contact the USAC central office for a description of all the available courses and the semesters they are taught.

It is highly recommended that students take an optional course in Norwegian:

Intensive Beginners' Course in Norwegian for International Students

Departments

Economics
Gender Studies
Language and Linguistics
Literature, Music, and Theater
Mathematics and Information Systems
Media and Technology
Natural Sciences
Scandinavian Studies
Social Sciences

Types of Accommodation -

Student Residence Halls- Most USAC students are housed in one of the two larger student residences: Sogn and Kringsja, which are situated approximately one half to one mile from the campus. Students live in single rooms and share bathrooms, kitchens, halls and telephones with 4-8 other students.

Program Costs

2008-2009 - $4,580 per semester, $9,160 per year
* Does not include room and board, textbooks and airfare

Loyola Fees - $1,000 for semester and full year programs

Financial Aid Transfer - Federal Stafford Loan, Federal PLUS Loan, Alternative Loans, Federal Pell Grant, IL Monetary Award Program Grant (MAP)