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NORWAY

Norway is well known for its mountains, fjord coastline, sea-faring history, unique coastal life, midnight sunlight during summer, and brilliant Winter Olympics performance. It’s also a popular choice for international study, offering a good selection of universities, including four entries in the QS World University Rankings® 2019.

Norwegian work culture is characterized by a strong focus on work-life balance, egalitarianism, and teamwork. Here is a guide to Norwegian work culture. Work-Life Balance Norwegian work culture places a high value on work-life balance. Employees in Norway typically work 37.5 hours per week, with five weeks of paid vacation per year.

Norway is also renowned for its contributions to art and culture – it is, after all, the homeland of hugely influential figures such as playwright Henrik Ibsen and painter Edvard Munch, creator of The Scream, one of the most recognizable paintings in the world. Another major driver of tourism to Norway is the stunning Arctic Circle phenomena known as the northern lights. 

Higher education in Norway is comprised of a mixture of both public and private universities. Some are specialized, some comprehensive, and some – known as “university colleges” – concentrate mainly on providing undergraduate-level education in a range of more vocationally focused subjects.