Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) is one of the largest higher education institutions in Norway.
- 5 Masters
- 16,000 Students
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Engineering & Technology (3)
- Master Fire Safety
- Master Maritime Operations
- M.A. Software Engineering
Business & Management (1)
Computer Science & IT (1)
- M.A. Software Engineering
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
Medicine & Health (1)
About
History
HVL was formed through a merger between Bergen University College, Sogn og Fjordane University College and Stord/Haugesund University College on January 1 2017.
Education
- Western Norway University of Applied Sciences offers Master’s degree programmes in Climate Change Management, Fire Safety, Healthy Ageing and Rehabilitation, Maritime Operations, and Software Engineering.
- Students at undergraduate and postgraduate level have access to high quality exchange opportunities abroad and staff-mobility is encouraged.
Research
The professional and working life-oriented profile govern the knowledge and expertise we develop.
To ensure greater quality and relevance, our research activities take place in a regional, national and international research community and involve students and partners.
Common academic priority areas:
- Responsible innovation
- Sustainable development
- Bildung
- Public health
- Profession and working life orientation
- Safety
- Technology
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Housing services
As an exchange student, you will get accommodation guarantee through the student welfare organization Saman if you apply within the deadline.
Medical services
The medical staff will assist you with questions regarding contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, abortion, and sexuality and sexual relationships only. All counselling, prescription of contraceptives and testing is confidential and free of charge.
Student Life
Campus life
- Campus Haugesund
- Campus Stord
- Campus Bergen
- Campus Førde
- Campus Sogndal
Sports facilities
In the sports hall Sognahallen you may climb "The Wall", one of Norway's best indoor climbing walls. If you like swimming, you can go for a swim in the public swimming pool.
Student clubs
- Samfunnet
- Student Scuba club
- Haugesund Students’ Sports Association
- StudKick
- The NITO Students (Engineering students)
- MAST (Maritime students)
- International Students’ Union (ISU Haugesund)
Student Reviews
Best western(Norwegian) experience
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
It is an awesome experience and a great place to study. The administration goes to great lengths to make sure the students are well informed and have all the resources necessary. The library is big and well equpied. As for student activities, you never lack of something to do. The greatest part is the teachers have an open door policy, and students can pop in anytime and...
Studying Public Health in Norway
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The school is at a great location, have an amazing atmosphere and you have close contact with your teachers. It could have been more structured but Im super happy of everything I’ve learned!!
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I recommend this university because the team put efforts to help the student to achieve the objectives and they guide to find the field of study that fits better.
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