The programme Academic practice programme offer refugees with an academic background work practice at the university. UiA offers work practice up to one year to 3-4 residing refugees.
What you gain from the programme
Closeness to your own field of expertise
Insight on how to continue the academic course
Valuable language training
Better knowledge of Norwegian society
Better qualifications for jobs
Participation in the arrangement does not provide refugees the right to continue studies or positions at UiA, but should contribute to the participant getting their life in Norway started.
Target group and qualifications
The target group is refugees residing in Kristiansand, Grimstad or other municipalities in Agder.
Participants must have completed at least one academic degree.
Candidates will be placed in an academic environment relevant to their academic background. Tasks will be equivalent to those given to research assistants, or other administrative assignments. Participants are welcome to follow class instructions as a part of the work practice.
Please contact us if you have candidate suggestions.