Academic workload
Most courses are 4 credits each. Generally Norwegian students register for 16 US Semester Credits per semester. 15-16 credits are equivalent to 30 ECTS. This is normally 4-5 courses.
Academic calendar
August - December, January - May
Tuition fee
Students must pay a tuition fee of approximately $20,000 per semester.
Number of student places
2 students per faculty/program. Study Abroad spots are unlimited.
Housing
Housing is guaranteed for exchange students, and they are required to live on campus.
Here you can find more information about student housing.
Cost of living
You can find general information about living costs in USA by visiting Numbeo. Numbeo is a crowd sourced global database, where people from all over the world have shared the cost of living in different countries.
Admission requirements
Student must have completed one year of university level studies, equivalent to 60 ECTS.
Here you can find more information about how to apply.
Language requirements
Students must generally take an english language proficiency test such as TOEFL (with a minimum score of 80) or IELTS (with a minimum score of 6.5).
Students are required to get a visa/study permit. Here you can find more information about how to apply for a visa.
Students are expected to purchase health care insurance for the duration of their stay. This will be in addition to the insurance the students have from their home countries.
Augsburg University is a private university located in vibrant Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Augsburg campus is located 5-10 minutes with Light Rail from central Minneapolis. The Light Rail can also take you to Mall of America - North Americas biggest mall.