Contact us:
Research school leader: Professor Rune Johan Krumsvik
Administration: Marius Ole Johansen
Research school coordinator: University of Bergen, Department of Education, Faculty of Psychology
Christiesgt. 12, 5015 BERGEN, Phone: +47 55 58 81 49
The Nordic Graduate School of Educational Research (formerly WNGER II) is the largest graduate school in the Nordic countries within pedagogy and educational science, with over 20 instructors, 200 members, and 15 member institutions. The graduate school is an investment in doctoral education in Western Norway, aiming to create the best possible doctoral education for our candidates. The graduate school is designed to complement existing Ph.D. programs, allowing candidates to choose courses that suit their progression and interests.
The target group for the graduate school includes doctoral candidates in pedagogy, teacher education, university and college pedagogy, educational science, health and sports science, special education, and professional practice. In addition to Ph.D. courses, the graduate school offers regular annual courses for doctoral supervisors.
Click here for an overview of course offerings in 2024.
Membership NORED
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Approval of courses in NORED
NORED is a research school that is complementary to the Ph.D. programs and education at the member institutions. Both midway evaluation and the approval of the doctoral education and similar are handled and approved by the member institutions where the candidate is enrolled as a Ph.D. candidate. The Ph.D. candidate is responsible for applying to the member institution for approval of courses that have been completed through NORED. The number of study points might vary for some of the member institutions in NORED. We encourage Ph.D. candidates to contact their local Ph.D. program coordinator at their institution regarding questions on this topic.
Ph.D. candidates will receive a course diploma after completing a course in NORED.
Ph.D. candidates will be prioritized accordingly in terms of participation in doctoral courses in NORED:
- 1. priority: Ph.D. candidates that are employed at one of the member institutions and who are members of NORED
- 2. priority: Other Ph.D. candidates that are employed at one of the member institutions in NORED
- 3. priority: Other employees at member institutions in NORED
A total of 20 participants are enrolled in NORED courses.