In this edition of The College Sage’s blog, we’re going to be discussing a few unique opportunities abroad in Scandinavia, located in Northern Europe which is home to a beautiful peninsula and countries featuring dramatic mountains, dense forests, glacial lakes, and rolling countryside. The College Sage recommends a maritime or English Master's degree if you find yourself desiring an enriching experience in a new place.
University of Copenhagen:
The College Sage is all about helping you find your perfect college fit. So it feels only right that we’re profiling a school in Denmark - the country that gave us hygge, which is a concept of coziness, comfort, and feeling like you belong. The University of Copenhagen is a prestigious public research institution. Some of the most popular masters programs include Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Water and Environment, Anthropology, Climate Change, Global Health, Agriculture and more! Founded in 1479, it serves over 37,000 students. It has produced 10 Nobel Laureates, 24 Danish Prime Ministers, and many more accomplished alums, all from its picture-perfect campus in stylish and vibrant Copenhagen. Could the University of Copenhagen be where you find your college hygge? Contact us now to learn more!
Uppsala University:
Uppsala University traces its history back to 1477. But don’t let its age trick you into thinking that this institution is a relic of the past. Rather, this powerhouse Scandinavian university boasts a student body in excess of 50,000 and is home to some of the world’s leading scholars in humanities, social sciences, medicine, pharmacy, and technology. Situated in vibrant and bustling Uppsala (just 45 minutes by train from Stockholm) the campus features historic medieval buildings, verdant gardens, and world-class academic centers. Interested in attending Uppsala University, the oldest university in all of Scandinavia? Contact The College Sage today!
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) provides many different and interesting Master’s programs. Established in 1996, NTNU was a result of a merger between the University of Trondheim and other university-level institutions. Home to over 42,000 students, NTNU has over 400 study programs where students receive the utmost and prestigious schooling. Some of the most popular and successful Master’s programs include engineering, technology, natural sciences, medicine, psychology, social sciences, arts, teacher education, economics, architecture and fine arts. NTNU welcomes students from all over the world, and offers more than 60 international master programmes as well as PhD programmes. If you’re interested in applying to one of these master’s programs, contact The College Sage!
University of Oslo:
The University of Oslo offers a host of English Masters options and other graduate degree programs! Some of the most popular include Musicology, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Computational Science, Fluid Mechanics, Classical Studies, Maritime Law and European History. The College Sage thanks summer traveler and double-Sager Elliot Leadem for sharing his tour of this amazing university in Norway. While he has already committed to begin his MBA this fall at Georgetown, his travels remind us that there are fascinating opportunities across the globe to pursue higher degree education.
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