Colleges in Norway - Norwegian Higher Education

Aalesund University College
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Ålesund

Aalesund University College, located in Aalesund, Norway offers a number of tuition-free undergraduate programs, which are taught in Norwegian. Certain courses are available in English for exchange students. A mentor program is available and the college follows an academic set-up similar to the European Credit Transfer System.

Located in: Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway

Akershus University College
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Akershus

Located in Lillestroem Norway, Akershus University College offers bachelor and master degree courses in four main faculties. Exchange students are guaranteed accommodation and are offered a course, which introduces them to the language and culture of Norway. Students also have access to the college library.

Located in: Kjeller, Akershus, Norway

Ansgar College and Theological Seminary
Norwegian: Ansgarskolen

Ansgar College and Theological Seminary is based in Kristiansand in Norway. The institute offers bachelor and master degree courses in Theology and Christianity. All courses hold accreditation from the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education. Lectures are delivered in Norwegian but teachers are on hand to help students find study material in other languages.

Located in: Kristiansand, Vest-Agder, Norway

Bergen Deaconess University College
Norwegian: Diakonissehjemmets Høgskole

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.

Located in: Bergen, Hordaland, Norway

Bergen National Academy of the Arts
Norwegian: Kunsthøgskolen i Bergen

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.

Located in: Bergen, Hordaland, Norway

Bergen University College
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Bergen

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.

Located in: Bergen, Hordaland, Norway

Betanien Deaconal University College
Norwegian: Stiftelsen Betanien Bergen

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.

Located in: Bergen, Hordaland, Norway

Bjørknes College
Norwegian: N/A

Bjørknes College is located in Norway and offers three main courses at an international level. The college also takes part in a number of bi-national undergraduate and graduate courses with universities from around the world. All of these courses are taught in English and are open to students from the international community.

Located in: Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Bodo University College
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Bodø

Bodo University College is based in the city of Bodo in Norway. It offers bachelor and master degree programs with no tuition fees at all. The college is actively involved in research and offers students a unique Trainee, Internship, Placement Portfolio option. Every fall, the college caters a special orientation program for new students called Fadderordningen.

Located in: Bodø, Nordland, Norway

Buskerud University College
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Buskerud

Buskerud University College, based in Kongsberg in Norway, consists of three campuses and follows the European credit system. Most of the degree and diploma courses are taught in Norwegian but there is a selection of English-based courses as well. The college encourages both student and faculty exchange programs on an international level.

Located in: Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway

Buskerud University College - Drammen
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Buskerud

Buskerud University College, based in Kongsberg in Norway, consists of three campuses and follows the European credit system. Most of the degree and diploma courses are taught in Norwegian but there is a selection of English-based courses as well. The college encourages both student and faculty exchange programs on an international level.

Located in: Drammen, Buskerud, Norway

Buskerud University College - Hønefoss
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Buskerud

Buskerud University College, based in Kongsberg in Norway, consists of three campuses and follows the European credit system. Most of the degree and diploma courses are taught in Norwegian but there is a selection of English-based courses as well. The college encourages both student and faculty exchange programs on an international level.

Located in: Hønefoss, Buskerud, Norway

Buskerud University College - Kongsberg
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Buskerud

Buskerud University College, based in Kongsberg in Norway, consists of three campuses and follows the European credit system. Most of the degree and diploma courses are taught in Norwegian but there is a selection of English-based courses as well. The college encourages both student and faculty exchange programs on an international level.

Located in: Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway

College of Diakonia and Nursing
Norwegian: Stiftelsen Diakonissehuset Lovisenberg

The College of Diakonia and Nursing is part of the oldest deaconal institution in Norway, which was founded in 1868. The college offers nursing courses and a number of postgraduate programs. The college specializes in Diakonia, which is the holistic care and well-being for both the body and the soul.

Located in: , , Norway

Diakonhjemmet University College - Oslo
Norwegian: Diakonhjemmet Høgskole

Diakonhjemmet University College boasts of having around 1900 students on its payroll. Its entire 160 faculty and staff and was certified by NOKUT. The college attaches extreme importance to research activities. It offers reading, computing, and sports facilities to all its students. It also provides musical recreation to its students. The college is technically pretty advanced.

Located in: Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Diakonhjemmet University College - Rogaland
Norwegian: Diakonhjemmet Høgskole

Diakonhjemmet University College boasts of having around 1900 students on its payroll. Its entire 160 faculty and staff and was certified by NOKUT. The college attaches extreme importance to research activities. It offers reading, computing, and sports facilities to all its students. It also provides musical recreation to its students. The college is technically pretty advanced.

Located in: Sandnes, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway

Diakonova University College
Norwegian: Høyskolen Diakonova

Diakonova University College is a private college offering nursing courses. The course is extremely popular and all candidates need to clear the common admission test to get through. The college undertakes various research programs of both national and international stature. The faculties are dedicated to the mission of the university.

Located in: Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Finnmark University College
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Finnmark

Finnmark University College offers you quality education in a contemporary learning environment. The facilities are most modern and the equipments are up to date. The faculty body is comprised of extremely competent teachers. The students who complete their courses from the college, face no problem in facing employment.

Located in: Alta, Finnmark, Norway

Gjøvik University College
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Gjøvik

Gjøvik University College provides bachelor and master degree programmes to roughly 1700 full-time students. The college is divided into 3 faculties: Faculty of Health Care and Nursing, Faculty of Computer Science and Media Technology, and Faculty of Engineering. The student services department of the college is highly active. They help the students in whatever way possible. They also organise recreational programs.

Located in: Gjøvik, Oppland, Norway

Harstad University College
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Harstad

Harstad University College was set up in 1983 and offers quality courses to all its students the college has two important departments namely - Business Administration and Social Sciences and Health and Social Work. The campus is fitted with state-of-the-art facilities. The college actively participates in exchange programs. The college has an active student welfare wing.

Located in: Harstad, Troms, Norway

Hedmark University College
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Hedmark

Hedmark University College is one of the largest and popular colleges in Norway. The college encourages student as well as staff exchange programmes with the help of various bilateral programmes and agreements. The college has an active student welfare program. The atmosphere of the campus is very friendly and students enjoy learning.

Located in: Elverum, Hedmark, Norway

Lillehammer University College
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Lillehammer

Lillehammer University College has been flourishing since its inception. The college attaches tremendous importance to research activities. Its teaching is also research based. The competent faculty keeps on updating their knowledge base by study and research. The students are given individual attention.

Located in: Lillehammer, Oppland, Norway

Molde University College - Kristiansund
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Molde

Molde University College offers courses to its students in the field of logistics. It offers a variety of courses at all levels. The college is keen on various student and staff exchange programs. The computer department is technically advanced and all the students have access to it. The library is also very well maintained.

Located in: Kristiansund, Vest-Agder, Norway

Molde University College - Molde
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Molde

Molde University College offers courses to its students in the field of logistics. It offers a variety of courses at all levels. The college is keen on various student and staff exchange programs. The computer department is technically advanced and all the students have access to it. The library is also very well maintained.

Located in: Molde, Møre og Romsdal, Norway

Narvik University College
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Narvik

Narvik University College offers higher education courses in health & nursing, engineering and business management. The college encourages international student exchange programs. It takes proper care of all the students who come down for the exchange program. Since it does not impart courses in English, it provides students with the opportunity of learning the Norwegian language to pursue the health & nursing, engineering and business management courses.

Located in: Narvik, Nordland, Norway

Nesna University College
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Nesna

Nesna University College offers undergraduate and post-graduate courses in various subjects. It also offers independent courses along with further education courses in a variety of fields. Students come to study at the college from all over the world. The courses are offered in the Norwegian language. Foreign students can opt for a course in the Norwegian language.

Located in: Nesna, Nordland, Norway

NKI Distance Education
Norwegian: NKI Fjernundervisning

NKI Distance Education provides over 450 courses at both the secondary and undergraduate level. It also offers specialized vocational training courses in a variety of subjects. The staff body includes 60 full-time and 250 part-time tutors. The college caters to almost 20,000 active students. The imparted courses are recognized by the Ministry of Education and Research.

Located in: Bekkestua, Akershus, Norway

Nord-Trøndelag University College - Levanger
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Nord-Trøndelag

Nord-Trøndelag University College is divided into 3 departments - Faculty of Education, Engineering and Nursing, Faculty of Health Science and the Faculty of Social Sciences and Natural Resources. The college offers courses in the fields of engineering, health care, education, social sciences, environmental studies, and information technology. The college encourages student exchange programs.

Located in: Levanger, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway

Nord-Trøndelag University College - Namsos
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Nord-Trøndelag

Nord-Trøndelag University College is divided into 3 departments - Faculty of Education, Engineering and Nursing, Faculty of Health Science and the Faculty of Social Sciences and Natural Resources. The college offers courses in the fields of engineering, health care, education, social sciences, environmental studies, and information technology. The college encourages student exchange programs.

Located in: Namsos, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway

Nord-Trøndelag University College - Steinkjer
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Nord-Trøndelag

Nord-Trøndelag University College is divided into 3 departments - Faculty of Education, Engineering and Nursing, Faculty of Health Science and the Faculty of Social Sciences and Natural Resources. The college offers courses in the fields of engineering, health care, education, social sciences, environmental studies, and information technology. The college encourages student exchange programs.

Located in: Steinkjer, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway

Nord-Trøndelag University College - Stjørdal
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Nord-Trøndelag

Nord-Trøndelag University College is divided into 3 departments - Faculty of Education, Engineering and Nursing, Faculty of Health Science and the Faculty of Social Sciences and Natural Resources. The college offers courses in the fields of engineering, health care, education, social sciences, environmental studies, and information technology. The college encourages student exchange programs.

Located in: Stjørdal, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway

Norwegian College for Agriculture and Rural Development
Norwegian: Høgskulen Landbruk og bygdenæringar

The Norwegian College of Agriculture and Rural Development offers several part time courses for adult students. The courses on offer include animal husbandry and innovation. The college also plans to add new courses, like agricultural technology and horse care and husbandry. Students need to be at least 25 years old to be eligible for admission.

Located in: Nærbø, Rogaland, Norway

Norwegian Eurythmy College
Norwegian: Den norske Eurytmihøyskole

The Norwegian Eurhythmy College is located in Oslo and offers a Bachelor’s degree program in eurhythmy. It is a four-year course, which is covered on a full time basis. The course includes artistic activities, such as singing, drama, dance and music. Other subjects are taught in weekly classes. These are anatomy, musical theory, and geometry.

Located in: Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Norwegian National Defence College
Norwegian: Forsvarets høgskole

The Norwegian National Defence College is a part of the Norwegian Defence Academy. The courses are aimed at promoting an understanding and amicable relationship between senior civilians and military personnel. The courses emphasize on civil emergency planning and total military defence. Different courses and seminars are offered during the year.

Located in: Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Norwegian Police University College - Bodø
Norwegian: Politihøgskolen

The Norwegian Police University College is the main educational institution that imparts training to the police. It was founded in 1992. It offers a three-year Bachelor’s degree and will soon introduce a two-year Master’s degree. The courses aim at training students in different aspects of police work. It imparts theoretical as well as practical knowledge.

Located in: Bodø, Nordland, Norway

Norwegian Police University College - Oslo
Norwegian: Politihøgskolen

The Norwegian Police University College is the main educational institution that imparts training to the police. It was founded in 1992. It offers a three-year Bachelor’s degree and will soon introduce a two-year Master’s degree. The courses aim at training students in different aspects of police work. It imparts theoretical as well as practical knowledge.

Located in: Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Oslo University College
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Oslo

The Oslo University College is a young institution, which was established in 1994 when eighteen colleges merged. Several Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes are offered by the seven faculties of the college. Modern research centres are also available for students and staff. There are many extra curricular activities to take part in as well.

Located in: Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Østfold University College
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Østfold

Østfold University College helps students gain an education and earn Bachelor's or Master's level qualifications. The programs are made available in three cities, Fredrikstad, Halden and Sarpsborg. The students can choose from 60 subjects of study and are taught by more than 450 faculty members and has an annual student body of 4000 students.

Located in: Halden, Østfold, Norway

Queen Maud's College of Early Childhood Education
Norwegian: Dronning Mauds Minne Høgskole for førskolelærerutdanning

Established in 1947, Queen Maud's College of Early Childhood Education is located in Trondheim and offers students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education and care. Norwegian is the medium of instruction. The institution has about 800 students annually. There are about 90 faculty members who create an environment that encourage students to excel in their studies.

Located in: Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway

RMH - Scandinavian School of Management
Norwegian: Rogaland Markedshøyskole

RMH – Scandinavian School of Management offers programs in marketing and management that have been approved by the Norwegian Ministry of Education. The school is located in Stavanger and was established in the year 1990. The institution offers students a chance to get a high level of education as it has the latest technology, equipments and expert instructors.

Located in: Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway

Rudolf Steiner University College
Norwegian: Rudolf Steinerhøyskolen

Rudolf Steiner University College was founded in Oslo in the year 1991. The institution has structured the curriculum considering the present needs as well as anticipating the future needs of the community and the students. The institution aims to impart education that is considered modern and has national recognition. The institution aims to training graduates who will be recognized as exemplary teachers.

Located in: Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Sámi University College and Nordic Sámi Institute
Norwegian: Sámi allaskuvla/Samisk høgskole

Sámi University College and Nordic Sámi Institute is situated in Guovdageaidnu/Kautokeino, Norway. It was founded in 1989 to meet the demands for an institution of higher education and research. It is Norway's only university college that upholds Saami Culture and tradition among the 38 higher educational institutions. The college receives its funds from the Norwegian Ministry of Education.

Located in: Guovdageaidnu, Finnmark, Norway

School of Mission and Theology
Norwegian: Misjonshøgskolen

School of Mission and Theology, Stavanger, Norway is a private University college. The institution is administered, based on the doctrine of the Norwegian church. It has established relationship with several leading international and national educational and research institutions. It also works in close association with several churches in the country and abroad. It offers a variety of programs to students seeking to get an education in theology.

Located in: Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway

Sogn og Fjordane University College - Førde
Norwegian: Høgskulen i Sogn og Fjordane

Sogn og Fjordane University College operates from three campuses located in Western Norway. The institution is equipped with modern facilities that have the latest IT infrastructure and the latest equipments. The institution is an active participant of various student exchange programs and the students have plenty of opportunities to study abroad. It has established bilateral agreements with several international educational and research institutions.

Located in: Førde, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway

Sogn og Fjordane University College - Sandane
Norwegian: Høgskulen i Sogn og Fjordane

Sogn og Fjordane University College operates from three campuses located in Western Norway. The institution is equipped with modern facilities that have the latest IT infrastructure and the latest equipments. The institution is an active participant of various student exchange programs and the students have plenty of opportunities to study abroad. It has established bilateral agreements with several international educational and research institutions.

Located in: Sandane, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway

Sogn og Fjordane University College - Sogndal
Norwegian: Høgskulen i Sogn og Fjordane

Sogn og Fjordane University College operates from three campuses located in Western Norway. The institution is equipped with modern facilities that have the latest IT infrastructure and the latest equipments. The institution is an active participant of various student exchange programs and the students have plenty of opportunities to study abroad. It has established bilateral agreements with several international educational and research institutions.

Located in: Sogndal, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway

Sør-Trøndelag University College
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Sør-Trøndelag

Sør-Trøndelag University College is located in Trondheim, Norway. The institution is modern and offers its students excellent facilities. Students have access to well-equipped laboratories, a library in each faculty that is stocked with an up-to-date collection of journals and books. Students are motivated to excel in their studies. It operates from five campuses in the city and has seven faculties.

Located in: Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway

Stord-Haugesund University College - Haugesund
Norwegian: Høgskolen Stord/Haugesund

Stord-Haugesund University College was founded in the year 1994. It is one of the 24 State University colleges of Norway. It operates from its two facilities located in the Island of Stord and the city of Haugesund. Students can choose to study various programs that can help them earn a bachelor's degree and a few select postgraduate degrees. The institution follows the ECTS system. The academic year comprises of 10 months, which are divided into two semesters.

Located in: Haugesund, Rogaland, Norway

Telemark University College - Bø
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Telemark

Telemark University College operates from its campuses in various parts of Telemark County. The institution offers students various programs that can earn them undergraduate and postgraduate level qualifications. Most of the programs offered at the institution are taught in Norwegian, but a few select programs are taught with English as the medium of instruction.

Located in: Bø, Nordland, Norway

Telemark University College - Drammen
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Telemark

Telemark University College operates from its campuses in various parts of Telemark County. The institution offers students various programs that can earn them undergraduate and postgraduate level qualifications. Most of the programs offered at the institution are taught in Norwegian, but a few select programs are taught with English as the medium of instruction.

Located in: Drammen, Buskerud, Norway

Telemark University College - Notodden
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Telemark

Telemark University College operates from its campuses in various parts of Telemark County. The institution offers students various programs that can earn them undergraduate and postgraduate level qualifications. Most of the programs offered at the institution are taught in Norwegian, but a few select programs are taught with English as the medium of instruction.

Located in: Notodden, Telemark, Norway

Telemark University College - Porsgrunn
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Telemark

Telemark University College operates from its campuses in various parts of Telemark County. The institution offers students various programs that can earn them undergraduate and postgraduate level qualifications. Most of the programs offered at the institution are taught in Norwegian, but a few select programs are taught with English as the medium of instruction.

Located in: Porsgrunn, Telemark, Norway

Telemark University College - Rauland
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Telemark

Telemark University College operates from its campuses in various parts of Telemark County. The institution offers students various programs that can earn them undergraduate and postgraduate level qualifications. Most of the programs offered at the institution are taught in Norwegian, but a few select programs are taught with English as the medium of instruction.

Located in: Rauland, Telemark, Norway

Tromsø University College
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Tromsø

Tromsø University College is located in the Island of Tromsø, Norway. The institution operates from its four campuses and comprises of four faculties. The institution offers students the chance to take up higher educational programs in various fields of study from basic to advance levels. A majority of the programs train students to earn a Bachelor's degree and they also include a work experience period.

Located in: Tromsø, Troms, Norway

Vestfold University College
Norwegian: Høgskolen i Vestfold

If you want to enjoy while getting your education, Vestfold University College is the place to be in. With five faculties, students have lots of choices when it comes to choosing study programs. The college offers bachelors and masters degrees in numerous fields of study, like maritime, nursing, teaching, and social science.

Located in: Horten, Vestfold, Norway

Volda University College
Norwegian: Høgskulen i Volda

Volda University College believes in providing quality education to its students. It has a very lively academic and social environment. Students benefit from frequent one to one interaction with the academic staff and other administrative staff. Small student population allows students to interact more frequently and openly with their teachers. The college offers numerous bachelor and master degree programs in various study fields.

Located in: Volda, Møre og Romsdal, Norway