University Overview
Established in 1994, Høgskolen i Østfold (Østfold University College) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Halden (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Ostfold. This institution also has a branch campus in Fredrikstad. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Høgskolen i Østfold (HiØ) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Høgskolen i Østfold (HiØ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 31-year-old Norwegian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HiØ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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non-profit
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small-sized
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University Identity
| Name | Høgskolen i Østfold |
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| Name (English) | Østfold University College |
| Name (Non Latin) | n.a. |
| Acronym | HiØ |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Motto | Kunnskap påvirker |
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University Location
| Address | Remmen Halden 1757 Ostfold Norway |
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69 21 50 00 |
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69 21 50 02 |
| Other locations | Fredrikstad |
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