Student mobility

As a student at Fagskolen in Viken - Higher Vocational College, you have the opportunity explore the world on a student mobility through Erasmus+. Gain a competitive edge in your job search, expand your horizons, meet new friends, and have a lifetime experience.

International experience and cultural awareness is increasingly emphasized, especially in hospitality and tourism. A work exchange overseas will make your resumé stand out from the crowd. International mobility abroad does not have to be expensive, nor does it have to be long. Through Erasmus+, Fagskolen in Viken has the opportunity to send students on mobility stays from 5 - 365 days. As a student, you might be eligible for a travel grant and individual financial support, which in some instances cover the full costs of the exchange.

As of today, Fagskolen in Viken has sent students on internships to France, Denmark and the Canary Islands. Currently, we are also making arrangements to aid students with internships in Portugal, Rotterdam and Greece. We are working tirelessly to enhance international access to all of our student.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Fagskolen i Viken, is the only school in Norway who has been awarded with two Erasmus+ charters for mobility.

We have both the VET - Vocational Education Charter at level 5 & ECHE - Erasmus Charter for Higher Education at level 6.

Currently, our studyprogrammes do not include a set semester where students get the opportunity to study abroad, achieve credits and have these credits recognised on return. This also means that we cannot at this stage receive inncoming students on exchange, this is however a goal which might be a possibility before too long.

Some of our current studyprogrammes may have a course or module where both short-term and long-term practical mobility is encouraged. The school is working on establishing solid partners and receiving organisations abroad who can provide students with the practical training and skills required to meet the set learning outcomes and there might be availability here. If this applies to your studyprogram, contact your Head of Department (utdanningsleder) to discuss potential opportunities.

If you or your whole class are interested in experiencing learning abroad you can contact your Head of Department (utdanningsleder) and the International coordinator to discuss possibilities. It is normally the Head of Department who instigates study trips/group mobilites. This type of mobility takes a lot of planning and preparation and so we encourage you to contact us at least 1 year in advance to allow time to make plans and apply for funding.

As a student, the two charters could give you exciting international opportunities. Read more about what this means for you!

The Erasmus-program wishes to contribute to reducing the climate footprint and offers students who travel green to exchange an extra grant.

If you choose to travel by train or bus to and/or from the host organisation, you qualify for a green travel grant.

If you choose to travel by train or bus to or from the host university, you can receive an extra scholarship. At least half of the return journey (measured in kilometers) needs to be completed in a green way to qualify for the Green Erasmus grant. Note that travel by car or boat does not qualify as green, unless it is an electric vehicle.

At least half of the total journey to and from the host organisation (measured in km) must be completed green in order to be elegible to receive a Green Erasmus travel grant. The distance from FiV to the host receiving organisation is measured with the EU commisions travel calculator, Distance Calculator - Erasmus+ (europa.eu)

Students who travel green, must apply for the Green Erasmus travel grant after returning from the exchange. The green journey must be documented with receipts from the train/bus. Extra Erasmus grants are also provided for travel days: 2 extra travel days in the Nordic region, 4 extra travel days in central Europe (up tp 1999 km in the distance calculator), and 6 extra travel days for south in Europe (up to 2999 km in the distance calculator).

Contact the international Coordinator for more information: beatec@afk.no

All educational institutions participating in the Erasmus program are dedicated to ensuring that every student has equal opportunity to participate in student mobility, regardless of any functional impairments. We recognize that students with functional impairments or chronic illnesses may have some challenges taking part in these activities.

Inclusion is a cornerstone of the updated Erasmus program for 2021–2027, which emphasizes the importance of making study mobility accessible to all. This commitment not only broadens participation for students from underrepresented groups but also opens doors for those with functional impairments.

To support this additional grants (only applies for ECHE mobility), and the option of shorter mobility periods (minimum 5 days) are available to help ensure that all students can embark on their mobility journeys. The goal is for students from underrepresented groups to make greater use of the opportunities that Erasmus+ provides.

If any of the groups listed below applies to you, please contact your International Coordinator.

Students from underrepresented groups:

Social obstacles:

students with children under the age of 18
students who are family carers (student has an agreement of informal care with the municipality)
students who work to support themselves (only applies for VET mobility)
students who are a professional athlete (only applies for VET mobility)

Disabilities or Health obstacles:

students with functional impairments (long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment)
students having severe and/or chronic health problems

Refugee status:

students with refugee status are considered to have fewer opportunities.

First generation student:

Students who are the first in their family to complete higher education, and who do not have parents or siblings who have previously completed higher education (by completing higher education we mean bachelor, masters or doctorate).

Indigenous population and national minorities:

Students who have connection to the indigenous population (the Sami) or the national minorities (Jews/Kvens/Norwegian Finns, Romani, Skog Finns and Roma)

Students with children or other caregiving responsibilities

All students with children under 18 years of age, regardless of whether the child accompanies them on the mobility or not, can receive an additional scholarship. However, only one additional scholarship can be granted, so no more is given if one has multiple children.

Students with caregiving responsibilities for younger siblings, older family members, and/or family members with serious mental and/or physical illness, as well as substance dependence, can also receive an additional scholarship.

For VET mobility only: students who work or are professional athletes.