1. Nordic Master Programme

2. Nordic Master Programme
Pilot project funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers
Part of the Nordic Council of Minister’s strategy to:
strengthen the Nordic region as a more coherent unit
boost the region’s competitiveness in a globalized world
strengthen the position as an attractive region for education
Supports HEIs in the Nordic countries to develop joint master programmes of high quality
Call for proposals in 2007, 2009 and Extra calls in 2012 and 2013 (Deadline )
Allocations of DKK 1 million (2013: 1.1 million)
Programme organiser >: SIU
Decision has been made for a permanent programme – First call for proposals expected in 2015

3. Nordic Master Programme
Background:
Part of the Nordic Council of Minister’s strategy to:
strengthen the Nordic region as a more coherent unit
boost the region’s competitiveness in a globalized world
strengthen the position as an attractive region for education

4. Nordic Master Programme
Objectives:
Stimulate and support cooperation between Nordic higher education institutions (HEIs) to develop master programmes offered jointly by the cooperating institutions
Create innovative and attractive master programmes of high international quality
Draw on the strengths of each country and of
each institution
Attract the best Nordic and non-Nordic students
Provide the spread of ”best practice” between
Nordic HEIs
Strengthen the international profile in Nordic HEIs

5. Nordic Master Programme
Programme requirements:
Programmes must encompass 120 ECTS,
i.e. be 2-year courses of study
Each of the participating HEIs must contribute a a minimum of 20 ECTS
Programmes must be taught in English
(with possible exceptions)
”Joint study programmes” with graduates receiving one joint or two/multiple national diplomas, depending on national legislation

6. Nordic Master Programme
Programme requirements:
No limitations with regard to disciplines
The consortium must be able to provide a doctorate within the discipline concerned, by at least one of the partner institutions

7. Nordic Master Programme
Consortia:
Collaborating institutions apply as a consortium
Each consortium must consist of minimum 3 HEIs from 3 different Nordic countries (incl. the autonomous areas, but not the Baltic countries)
One partner acts as coordinator with the overall responsibility of the project (e.g. payments, reporting, etc.)

8. Nordic Master Programme
Results:
2007: 41 applications, 6 projects granted support
2009: 10 applications, 4 projects granted support
2010: 34 applications, 6 projects granted support
2012: 8 applications, 4 projects granted support
Total
(2 projects have since been cancelled)
=>
14 Nordic Master Programmes are
now up and running
Institutions from all the Nordic countries are
involved both as network partners and coordinators
Some institutions are involved in several projects
Coordinating institutions
Denmark 6
Finland 3
Iceland 2
Norway 4
Sweden 5 20

9. Nordic Master Programme
Programmes implemented:
Nordic Master in Gerontology
Coordinator: University of Jyväskylä
Nordic Master in Plant Pathology
Coordinator: University of Copenhagen
Nordic Master in the Religious Roots of Europe
Coordinator: Århus University
Nordic Master in Marine Ecosystems and Climate
Coordinator: University of Bergen
Nordic Master in Innovative Sustainable Energy Engineering
Coordinator: Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm (KTH)
Nordic Master in Innovative Information and Communication Technologies
Coordinator: Åbo University
Nordic Master in Didactics of Mathematic
Coordinator: University of Agder

10. Nordic Master Programme
Dance Education as Artistic Practice and Research - Teaching and Learning in Dance as Embodied Reflective Practice
Coordinator: Danish National School of Theatre and Contemporary Dance
Nordic Master Program in Sustainable Urban Transitions
Coordinator: Chalmers University of Technology in Göteborg
Master programme in
Biodiversity and Systematics
Coordinator: Göteborg university
eNviro5Tech
Coordinator: Technical University of Denmark
Nordic Master in computational chemistry and physics
Coordinator: University of Tromsø
Nordic Master in
Maritime Engineering
Coordinator: Technical University of Denmark
Everyday Practices in Changing Societies
Coordinator: University of Helsinki (University of Linköping)
Viking and Medieval Norse Studies
Coordinator: University of Iceland
Aquatic Food Production-Safety and Quality (AQFood)

11. Nordic Master Programme
Experiences:
Many of the overall objectives of the programme has been achieved
The institutions can provide educations they would not be able to offer on their own
Take advantage of established research collaboration
Many institutions have been motivated for developing joint master programmes
Several institutions are involved in more than one Nordic Master Programme
A number of challenges and problem areas has been identified

12. Nordic Master Programme
2013 Call for proposals:
Deadline
Online application system: Espresso
Full text of Call for proposals and Guidelines for applicants:
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