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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 engagement in externally funded projects within education and research. Students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels have access to high-quality exchange opportunities abroad, and staff-mobility is be encouraged. Because of the merger, renegotiating all international agreements will start from 2017 as part of an assessment of existing international links and cooperation in the new institution. View full university

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 institution. Several of Norway's most advanced companies are located just a stone's throw away from the campus. Many would say that Kongsberg is Norway's technology hub. USN works closely with outstanding researchers, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs. With beautiful scenery, the right student environment, and varied nightlife, Kongsberg is a great place to be a student. The campus is just a short stroll from the city center and the train station. At the Kongsberg campus, you can enjoy modern facilities with great classrooms and new equipment. Campus, also called KRONA, is a gathering place for everyone in Kongsberg, with a new library and a concert hall. Our largest auditoriums are also our city's cinema, with custom laptop tables for USN students. View full university

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 study programs reflect the specific character of Arctic Norway. UiT's study portfolio covers all classical subject areas from Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Education and Humanities, Science and Technology to Economics, Law, Social Work, Tourism, Sports, and Fine Arts. UiT's critical research focuses on the polar environment, climate research, indigenous people, peace and conflict transformation, telemedicine, medical biology, space physics, fishery science, marine bioprospecting, linguistics, and computational chemistry. Its Centre for Advanced Studies in Theoretical Linguistics, CASTL, and CTCC, Centre for Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, have been designated Norwegian Centres of Excellence. In 2002 the Tromsø-based NST, Norwegian Centre for Telemedicine, was appointed a World Health Organization Collaboration Centre. The ARCTOS network at the Faculty for Biosciences, Fisheries, and Economics is a leader in research on Arctic marine ecosystems and an essential partner of the Norwegian Polar Institute in Tromsø. The Department of Physics focuses on northern lights and space research. All these institutes are of high international reputation. The University is part of the FRAM – High North Research Centre for Climate and the Environment (Fram Centre) in Tromsø. Every January, the international conference Arctic Frontiers invites researchers, politicians, and business representatives to discuss Arctic issues across disciplinary borders. The Secretariat of the Arctic Council is located at the Fram Centre. Researchers from the University and Fram Center are involved in several international programs of the Arctic Council. Study and work at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Teaching is research-based. Despite a dedication to Northern issues, it is eight faculties offer a broad range of study programs. The academic community in Tromsø is highly international. More than 20% of the academic staff and 10% of the student body are from abroad. The University offers more than 20 English taught master's degree programs, and all faculties offer English taught courses at both bachelor's and master's levels. UiT, The Arctic University of Norway, is a founding member of the University of the Arctic, an international network of 160 study and research institutions. But the University cooperates with all parts of the world. Two hundred international agreements secure an active academic exchange of students and staff with partner institutions worldwide. The University of Tromsø has been through three mergers. On the 1st of January 2009, UiT merged with the University College of Tromsø, and on the 1st of August 2013 with the University College of Finnmark. The latest merge was on the 1st of January 2016 with both the University College of Harstad and the University College of Narvik. After the merge, it has become a multi-campus university spread throughout Northern Norway. The central campuses are located in Tromsø, Alta, Narvik, and Harstad, with smaller departments in Mo I Rana, Hammerfest, and Kirkenes. The number of students and study programs increases due to this merger. The new University has become an even more important driving force for Northern Norway and international cooperation in the High North. View full university

INN University operates on six campuses in south-eastern Norway: Blæstad, Elverum, Evenstad, Hamar, Lillehammer, and Rena and has approximately 13 000 students and 952 employees. Our new institution offers 35 one-year study programs, 52 Bachelor programs, 31 Master programs, and 4 Ph.D. programs (plus one in cooperation with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology) and several Teacher education and other education programs. Our academic offer covers a vast number of subject areas: ecology and agricultural sciences, psychology, sports, law, music, pedagogy, health sciences, social sciences, teacher education, language and literature, biotechnology, film, tv and culture, tourism, animation and game sciences, economics, leadership, and innovation. View full university