Information on Telemark University College
- Academic Calendar
- Academic Authorities
- International Office & ECTS Coordinators
- About Telemark University College
- Degree Programmes
- Admission Procedure & Immigration Regulations
- Main University Regulations
The year is divided into two semesters. Autumn and Spring semsters are approximately 17 weeks including an orientation week, an autumn or spring break and a final week of examinations. The autumn semester begins in week 34. The spring semeter usually begins the second week in January and finishes in week 25.
Elected Rector: Dag K. Bjerketvedt
University College Director: Nils Røttingen
General information on the nature of Higher Education in Norway can be found on the website of The Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education .
These examination regulations are translated from Norwegian, and any issues concerning interpretation will be based on the original version.
Credits
We have adopted the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) for all our programmes. One year full time study is equivalent to 60 credits. One semester (half year) full time study is equivalent to 30 credits.
Grading System
Transcripts
Exchange and study abroad students will be sent a transcript of records from Telemark University College after the completion of the exchange period.
Appeals
Appeals regarding evaluation of grounds for appeal regarding evaluation can be found in Act no. 15, 1st April 2005 relating to Universities and Colleges, paragraphs 5-2 and 5-3. Appeals regarding evaluation are processed by new evaluators. The appeal can result in a lower grade than the original.
Other appeals
The board’s appeals committee processes appeals in various study and administrative cases, for example cases pertaining to errors in exams, diplomas, approval of previous education, registration after deadline,access to exams, special requirements during exams, and admission to studies with direct admission and admission based on work experience. The appeals committee consists of five members, two of whom are students.
In addition the appeals committee, by special instruction from the Board, will also process the the following issues;
- Annullment of examinations on the grounds of cheating
- Annullment of recognition or acceptance of education from another institution, supported by fraudulent documentation
- Explusion on the grounds on seriously disruptive behaviour
- Explusion on the grounds on unacceptable conduct
- Explusion for cheating
- Explusion on the grounds of criminal conduct
- Explusions by recommendation from the Suitability Committee.