The Norwegian Ministry of Education has announced that NOK 50 million has been awarded to a total of 17 higher education institutions in Norway, including both public and private ones, to assist in boosting the number of internships in disciplines including social studies and medicine.
The government will provide funding to cover travel and housing costs for students whose internships are far from their places of study, according to a press release the ministry issued on Monday.
The Norwegian Ministry of Education has announced that NOK 50 million has been awarded to a total of 17 higher education institutions in Norway, including both public and private ones, to assist in boosting the number of internships in disciplines including social studies and medicine.
The government will provide funding to cover travel and housing costs for students whose internships are far from their places of study, according to a press release the ministry issued on Monday.
The University of Oslo, University of Southeast Norway, Volda University College, Molde University College, Lovisenberg Diaconal College, University of Stavanger, University of Bergen, and other schools will also receive funds for internships.
Ola Borten Moe, minister of research and higher education, stated in a statement that not only should the entire nation be used as a practice field, but that more internships are also required.