Bergen Universities and Colleges in Hordaland, Norway

Bergen Deaconess University College
Norwegian: Diakonissehjemmets Høgskole
Visiting Address: Ulriksdal 10, Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
Telephone: +47 55 97 96 30, Fax: NA

Summary
The Bergen Deaconess University College was founded in 1918 and is based in Bergen in Norway. The college has one main study program, which is a bachelor degree in nursing. Further education courses and higher education programs are also provided. All courses are taught in Norwegian though an English module is planned for 2009.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Bergen National Academy of the Arts
Norwegian: Kunsthøgskolen i Bergen
Visiting Address: Strømg 1, Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
Telephone: +47 55 58 73 00, Fax: +47 55 58 73 10

Summary
The Bergen National Academy of the Arts is based in Bergen, Norway and offers a number of bachelor degree and master degree courses in fine arts and design. The academy also has further education programs and regularly holds seminars and symposiums on different aspects of art.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

School/Program: Fine Arts and Design

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Bergen School of Architecture
Norwegian: Bergen Arkitekt Skole
Visiting Address: Sandviksboder 59-61, Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
Telephone: +47 55 36 38 80, Fax: +47 55 36 38 81

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The Bergen School of Architecture is based in Bergen, Norway and offers a postgraduate course in architecture and visual structure. This program is recognized by the EU Commission and the Norwegian Government. A new course begins on the first of every April and lasts for twenty months.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

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Bergen University College
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Bergen
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7030, N-5020, Bergen, 5020, Bergen, Norway
Visiting Address: Nygårdsgaten 112, Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
Telephone: +47 55 58 75 00, Fax: +47 55 32 64 07

Summary
Bergen University College was founded in 1994 in Bergen, Norway. It offers bachelor and master degree courses in three main faculties of study. While the majority of classes are in Norwegian, English courses are available for exchange students. The college hosts a number of seminars and conferences on a regular basis.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Betanien Deaconal University College
Norwegian: Stiftelsen Betanien Bergen
Visiting Address: Vestlundveien 23, Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
Telephone: 05612, Fax: NA

Summary
The Betanien Deaconal University College is located in Norway and was founded in 1923. It is a part of the Stiftelsen Betanien Bergen, an independent foundation that consists of a hospital, day care and a patient-care foundation. The college offers a bachelor degree in nursing as well as further and higher education courses.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration
Norwegian: Norges Handelshøyskole
Visiting Address: Helleveien 30, Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
Telephone: +47 55 95 91 00, Fax: +47 55 95 90 00

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The Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration is a leading institution, offering courses in business and economics since 1936. It offers MBA, MSc and PhD programs. It has a graduate summer school in natural resources and environment, which is a two-week course. The student’s union is one of the most active in Norway.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Business

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Norwegian Teacher Academy - NLA Høgskolen
Norwegian: Norsk Lærerakademi
Mailing Address: Postboks 74 Sandviken, 5812, Bergen, 5036, Bergen, Norway
Visiting Address: Amalie Skrams vei 3, Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
Telephone: +47 55 54 07 00, Fax: +47 55 54 07 01

Summary
The Norwegian Teacher Academy, which is privately owned by six Christian organizations, was established in 1966. It offers Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Education and Religious Education. It has an Intercultural Studies course at the Bachelor’s level only. The college aiming to improve the education system in Norway also conducts a lot of research work.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

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University of Bergen
Norwegian: Universitetet i Bergen
Mailing Address: Post Box 7800, N-5020, Bergen, 5007, Bergen, Norway
Visiting Address: Professor Keysers gt. 8, Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
Telephone: +47 55 58 00 00, Fax: +47 55 58 96 43

Summary
Besides being a young and a modern university, University of Bergen is truly an international university. At the University of Bergen, you will find students from all over the world. In the academic field, it seriously focuses on research related to industrialization and development concerning developing countries. It offers bachelor, masters, and PhD programs in wide range of fields.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

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University of Bergen - Faculty of Law
Norwegian: Universitetet i Bergen - Det juridiske fakultet
Mailing Address: PO Box 7806, 5020, Bergen, 5010, Bergen, Norway
Visiting Address: Magnus Lagabøtes plass 1, Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
Telephone: +47 55 58 95 00, Fax: +47 55 58 95 10

Summary
University of Bergen - Faculty of Law offers masters and doctoral programs to its students. The Master of Law program is a five-year professional study program. The PhD program is a three-year study program. Its programs are heavily research based. The aim is to provide expertise in variety of legal areas.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Law

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University of Bergen - Faculty of Medicine
Norwegian: Universitetet i Bergen - Det medisinske fakultet
Mailing Address: Postboks 7804, 5020, Bergen, 5007, Bergen, Norway
Visiting Address: Harald Hårfagresgt. 1, Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
Telephone: +47 55 58 27 10, Fax: +47 55 58 96 82

Summary
University of Bergen- Faculty of Medicine offers professional courses in medicine and related fields. Masters and PhD students will find lots of research-based courses at the university. Its six departments offer wide range of study and research programs for students to choose from. It also has a Center for International Health, which is an interfaculty institution. The main aim of CIH is to contribute towards the improvement of health in poor countries.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Medical

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