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From January 1, 2017, Bergen University College, Sogn og Fjordane University College, and Stord/Haugesund University College have merged to form Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. With about 16,000 students, the new institution is one of the largest higher education institutions in Norway. The new institution offers a broad range of academic programs at Bachelor’s, Masters, and Ph.D. levels. The ambition is to build healthier and more solid academic and research environments that will interact nationally and internationally. The aim is to become a visible actor in the international higher education arena through increased international cooperation and enga…
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Westerdals Oslo School of Arts, Communication, and Technology is a unique and innovative university college for students who want to work within arts, communication, and technology. Because of its unique interdisciplinary opportunities and close working relationship with the relevant businesses, Westerdals Oslo ACT is regarded as one of the most exciting university colleges in the European educational arena. Our teaching philosophy at Westerdals Oslo ACT combines practical assignments, lectures, seminars, and guided projects. Students work individually and in groups and teams across educational programs. By collaborating on interdisciplinary projects, students from di…
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In between deep fjords and high mountains, you will find the student town of Volda. With its 4000 students and 350 staff/faculty members, Volda University College is the largest higher education institution between Bergen and Trondheim. Volda is known for its active student environment. The university college is also known for the top study programs in media and journalism and long traditions for teacher training. Offer solid Master's programs for primary and secondary school teachers and be the leading supplier of teachers to the region. Be the leading professional media education in Norway. Take a special responsibility for scientific research in the Nynorsk language …
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VID Specialized University is an accredited, private higher education institution. With approximately 400 employees and 4000 students, VID is the third-largest private higher education institutions in Norway. VID Specialized University emerged on January 1, 2016, from the merger between four Norwegian institutions: Diakonhjemmet University College, Haraldsplass Deaconess University College, Betanien University College, and School of Mission and Theology. The history of VID is based on diaconal and missional pioneer work from 1843, making VID the oldest private institution of higher education in Norway. In line with tradition and future national and global societal nee…
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UiT, The Arctic University of Norway, is the third-largest in Norway and the northernmost University in the world. Its location on the edge of the Arctic implies a mission. The Arctic is of increasing global importance. Climate change, the exploitation of Arctic resources, and environmental threats are topics of great public concern, and which the University of Tromsø takes a particular interest in it. At UiT The Arctic University of Norway, you can explore global issues from a close-up perspective. Life in the High North is shaped by wild nature, contrasting light and weather conditions, geographic distances, and multiculturalism. Many of UiT's research centers and stu…
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The University of Stavanger is situated in the most attractive region globally, with some 300 000 inhabitants. Stavanger is the oil and energy capital in Norway with a dynamic job market and exciting culture- and leisure activities. The interplay between the university and society and business is rich and diverse. Academic life at the University of Stavanger is organized into six faculties, comprising a total of 14 departments/schools and two National Research Centres and the Museum of Archaeology. The university also has a unit for lifelong learning called UiS Pluss. Many externally financed research activities are performed in cooperation with our research institu…
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The University Board is the University of Oslo's highest decision-making body. The Board has 11 members and consists of a chairperson, three members elected from among the employees with teaching and research positions, one member elected from among the technical and administrative staff, two members elected from the student body, and four external members. The Rector is the chairperson. UiO is Norway's oldest institution for research and higher education, with 28,000 students and 6,000 employees. UiO celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2011. UiO has eight faculties, two museums, and several centers. Also, UiO has 10 Norwegian Centres of Excellence. The University of …
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The University of Bergen (UiB) is an internationally recognized research university. Academic diversity and high quality are fundamental to us. It is the most cited university in Norway. There are seven faculties at UiB, and there are 16 900 students at the university. Around 1 880 of these are international students. We employ 3 600 staff. Ph.D. candidates are paid employees of staff, making the doctoral degree at UiB particularly attractive for rising talent. About one in three graduating doctors are from outside Norway. The University of Bergen has been, is now and shall continue to be an international research university in which all activity is based on academic fr…
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The University of Agder is a government-owned university, headed by an elected Rector and an appointed University Director. It has six faculties and one teacher unit governed by the University Board, consisting of a majority of members elected by faculty, staff, and students and a minority of external members appointed by the Ministry of Education and Research. The USA has 12,800 students and 1,200 faculty and staff members. It is one of the youngest universities in Norway. It is still growing and consolidating its position for its high-quality research and study programs both nationally and internationally. The USA seeks to be an open and inclusive university charact…
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The University College of Southeast Norway (USN) is Norway's largest state-owned university college, measured in students' total number. Rector Petter Aasen heads USN. Approximately 20,000 students and 1,500 staff, spread over eight campuses: Drammen, Vestfold, Kongsberg, Ringerike, Bø, Notodden, Porsgrunn and Rauland. USN aims to have a regional foundation, and with eight campuses, we have a strong and clear presence in one of Norway's most exciting and dynamic regions. On 1 January 2016, USN was established when Buskerud and Vestfold University College merged with Telemark University College. The University College of Southeast Norway is an accredited higher education i…
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The University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS) is the world's northernmost higher education institution. It is located in Longyearbyen at 78º N. UNIS offers high-quality courses at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels in Arctic Biology, Arctic Geology, Arctic Geophysics, and Arctic Technology. UNIS is a share-holding company owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research. UNIS was established in 1993 to provide university-level education in Arctic studies, carry out high-quality research, and contribute to Svalbard's development as an international research platform. UNIS's geographical position gives it a unique advantage, enabling students and fac…
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UiT, The Arctic University of Norway, is the third-largest in Norway and the northernmost University in the world. Its location on the edge of the Arctic implies a mission. The Arctic is of increasing global importance. Climate change, the exploitation of Arctic resources, and environmental threats are topics of great public concern, and which the University of Tromsø takes a particular interest in it. At UiT The Arctic University of Norway, you can explore global issues from a close-up perspective. Life in the High North is shaped by wild nature, contrasting light and weather conditions, geographic distances, and multiculturalism. Many of UiT's research centers and stu…
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Sámi University of Applied Sciences (SUAS) opened publicly on November 1, 1989. This was done as the Sámi's long desire, to offer Sámi teacher education - and after that also other higher-level studies - in Sámi language and a Sámi-language environment. A separate Sámi University College also allowed developing the offers that better responded to the Sámi community's needs. It is now 29 years ago since the start, and in the autumn of 2017, SUAS had 270 students. Sámi's teaching and Sámi research have been the basis and condition for Sámi University of Applied Sciences activities. That is why we often say that SUAS is a Sámi institution. Since 1989, the offerings and tas…
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Queen Maud University College of Early Childhood Education (QMUC) was established in 1947 as a foundation built on Christian values. We currently have about 1400 students and 150 professional employees. Much effort has been made to encourage men to start in Early Childhood Education and Care. Queen Maud University College has received The Gender Equality Prize for its successful work in recruiting men to the profession. QMC is participating in several research projects regarding Early Childhood Education and Care, both nationally and internationally. QMUC participates in the ERASMUS program. QMC is leading the Network for Preschool Teacher Training and Preschool Developme…
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Ostfold University College has around 100 studies taught in new and modern premises. The university college has a total of just under 7,000 students. There are nearly 3,600 ordinary students at campus Halden, nearly 2,400 ordinary students at campus Fredrikstad. Nearly 1,000 students are taking continuing and further education programs under the auspices of His VIDERE (Centre for Continuing Education) at both campuses. The school has more than 550 members of staff. Students have good opportunities to take part in their studies abroad. Ostfold University College facilitates flexible education solutions. Ostfold University College was founded on 1 August 1994. On this dat…
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The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO) offers a unique research-based education of international standing. Established in 1945, it has built a solid national funding base and is prominently ranked internationally. AHO awards three Master's degrees in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Design and a Ph.D. program. The school follows a studio-based model with a faculty-to-student ratio that encourages individual development and collaboration in its education. The school has approximately 650 students. AHO offers Master's degree programs designed to equip the student best to enter directly into professional practice or academia. Within the Master's progra…
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The University College, in its current form, came into being in 2011 when Oslo University College and Akershus University College merged. HiOA offers a unique range of professional programs that qualify students for professions that will contribute to the future welfare and value creation. HiOA will create value for individuals and contribute to knowledge development in society as a whole. We will contribute to future welfare and value creation by educating practitioners with high levels of professional ability and high-impact skill sets and facilitate lifelong learning by providing continuing and further education. We will develop relevant knowledge by researching pr…
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At NTNU, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, we create knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life. NTNU is a university with an international focus, with headquarters in Trondheim and campuses in Ålesund and Gjøvik. NTNU has a prominent profile in science and technology, various professional study programs, and excellent academic breadth that also includes the humanities, social sciences, economics, medicine, health sciences, educational science, architecture, entrepreneurship, art disciplines, and artistic activities. NTNU has four strategic research areas in 2014–2023: sustainability, energy, oceans, and health. NTNU has off…
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NMBU's research and study programs enable people worldwide to tackle the significant global challenges regarding the environment, sustainable development, and improving human and animal health, renewable energy sources, food production, and land- and resource management. Staff and students at NMBU will deal with challenging dilemmas and maneuver in situations where it is not clear what is right and what is wrong. In many issues, this concerns the opposition of different interests, in which many norms must weigh up and moderate about other considerations. In each instance, an evaluation must be made to find the right thing to do. The Norwegian University of Life Scienc…
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The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH) offers opportunities to study at Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral levels. The Bachelor and Master educations are taught in Norwegian. Individual courses are open to exchange students and are in English. There are currently approximately 1600 full- and part-time students at NIH. The education is of high international quality and gives the students competence relevant to our modern society's challenges and stimulates personal development. The courses can be continued at the Masters's level, where the students have a range of different study modules from which to choose. The School's 3-year Ph.D. program is a continuation of…
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NMH offers music education founded on research and artistic development work. Our teachers are leading performers, music pedagogues, conductors, church musicians, music therapists, and composers. The high quality of education offered at the Norwegian Academy of Music is made possible by our faculty and staff of highly qualified professionals. Over 180 employees' competence spans many genres and specializations, ensuring breadth in teaching, research, and presentation. The Norwegian Academy of Music fosters healthy communities in performance, music education, academic and creative disciplines through its active working groups. Experience our students, staff, and guest …
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Nord University has established collaborations with international partners in the High North and around the globe. Established joint degree programs and research projects with, among others, Russia, Ukraine, and Slovakia, build on strong educational networks. Nord University admits exchange students from partner institutions worldwide and supports a lively and diverse student community. Nord University focuses on developing regional networks with communities, businesses, and industry, strengthened by a decentralized model. Cooperation between the university and community and working life stimulates development through the education of professionals and leaders and contr…
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Nord University is committed to delivering relevant educational programs and research, focusing on bioeconomics, innovation and entrepreneurship, welfare, health, and education. Nord University was founded and accredited on January 1, 2016, and is a state-owned higher education institution. Nord University focuses on developing regional networks with communities, businesses, and industry, strengthened by a decentralized model. Cooperation between the university and community and working life stimulates development through the education of professionals and leaders and contributes to economic growth through research. Nord University has established collaborations with …
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NHH Norwegian School of Economics is one of the leading business schools in Europe. NHH has an internationally recognized research environment and is the first choice for students who want to study business administration in Norway. In close cooperation with the business community and society, we develop new knowledge and create values for a sustainable future. European Quality Improvement System - EQUIS - is an international system of quality assessment, improvement, and accreditation for higher education institutions in management and business administration. The fundamental objective is to raise the standard of management education. EQUIS facilitates standard setti…
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Molde University College: Specialized University in Logistics offers programs in Logistics, Economics and Business Administration, Management, Sports Sciences, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, and Social Care. The BSc programs are held in the Norwegian language and not offered to international applicants seeking a degree. A master's level, the international programs MSc in Petroleum Logistics, MSc in Logistics, and MSc in Sport Management are in English. Molde University College has three faculties, Faculty of Logistics, Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences, and Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Care, all located at Molde Campus, 3 kilometers f…
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