Program Overview
The International Welding Engineer (IWE) Diploma at University of Agder is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Welding Engineer (IWE) Diploma programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 10,101 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 10,101 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Welding Engineer (IWE) Diploma programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- One module of practical welding and demonstrations (Module 0)
- Four theory modules (Modules 1-4)
- One project assignment
- Welding processes and equipment
- Materials and their behaviour during welding
- Construction and design
- Fabrication and applications engineering
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admittance requirements
- A Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or similar.
- A letter of approval for admission by the Norwegian Welding Association/Norsk Sveiseteknisk Forbund (NSF).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,101 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 10,101 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,101 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 10,101 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Agder directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Agder
University of Agder
Kristiansand, Norway
The University of Agder, formerly known as Agder College and Agder University College, is a public university with campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad, Norway. The institution was established as...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-08
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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