Welcome to the application for the virtual Fall 2026 Partners in Peace course "The Nobel Peace Prize Laureates - Exemplars of Determination, Faith, and Hope in Striving Towards Peace" housed at the Oslo New University College and led by Dr. Henrik Syse, immediate past vice-chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
The competitive application period for this course is open from February 20 to March 20. Only twenty students will be accepted for this experience. Please take your time to think thoughtfully about your responses before you submit the application.
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About the Course:
This three-credit course, offered through Oslo New University College, will run virtually on Tuesday nights from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Central time. The course, taught by Dr. Henrik Syse, immediate past vice-chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, and Dr. Kevin W. Dean, Partners in Peace Coordinator, will involve:
- Weekly virtual sessions
- In person connections at NCHC 2026 in New Orleans (Nov. 12-14)
- Travel to Oslo, Norway during the celebration festivities on December 7-12, surrounding the awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
A key part of the course, and a pledge of all participants, is the development of an “act locally” event that celebrates the work of the 2026 Nobel Peace Laureate and a pledge to lead in the implementation of that project on the campus/in the local campus community of all participating students in the spring of 2027. Students selected for this experience will become “Nobel Peace Ambassadors” for their campuses and local communities. This course and the follow-up in spring 2027 will demand time so if you apply and are accepted, give some thought as to how you might best balance your time commitments next fall and spring. Because this is an accredited course that, upon completion, will transfer to your home institution and become part of your official academic transcript, our hope is that, in addition to the unique experience, the course might simultaneously fulfill an academic requirement your institution mandates for graduation.
Costs and Considerations
Tuition for the course is $1,450.00. Costs for the Oslo program (round trip flight from Newark, NJ to Oslo, stipend to assist in getting you to Newark, all ground transportation, single hotel room accommodations, all entrance and program fees, and most meals) are an additional $2,888.40. These fees are combined as the Oslo Program is not optional. All funds are paid to NCHC who will handle all international wire transfers. Tuition is due May 15 and additional fees are due by August 20. Selected applicants will receive a formal award letter to present to institutional officials which we hope will help generate financial assistance.