Colleges & Universities in Norway

Nord University

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world rank  2378

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University Overview

Founded in 2015, Universitetet i Nordland (Nord University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Bodø (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Nordland. This institution also has a branch campus in Mo i Rana and Stokmarknes. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet (Ministry of Education and Research), Universitetet i Nordland (UiN / NU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Universitetet i Nordland (UiN / NU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 10-year-old Norwegian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. UiN / NU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Nord University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Nord University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Nord University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Nord University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) Nord University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UiN / NU
Founded 2015 Merger between Bodø University College, Nesna University College and Nord-Trøndelag University College all established in 1994
Motto
Colours
Mascot
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address Universitetsalléen 11
Bodø
8026 Nordland
Norway
Nord University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Nord University Phone Number 755 17000
Nord University Fax Number
Other locations Mo i Rana and Stokmarknes

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Recognition and Accreditation

Nord University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Nord University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Kunnskapsdepartementet

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2011


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universitetet i Nordland's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Nord University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Nord University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Nord University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Nord University's academic range and degree level offering.



Nord University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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B&S
M&H
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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Nord University's areas of study and degree levels currently offered.

Programs and Courses

Nord University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Nord University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Nord University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Nord University.



Nord University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Nord University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Nord University Admission Info


Nord University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Nord University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Nord University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Nord University has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Nord University 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Nord University's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


Nord University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Nord University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Nord University Size and Profile


Nord University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Nord University has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Nord University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Nord University's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.


Nord University's Control Type Control Type

Nord University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Nord University's Entity Type Entity Type

Nord University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Nord University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Nord University's main campus setting is not reported.


Nord University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Nord University's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


Nord University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Nord University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Nord University Facilities


Nord University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Nord University's Library


Nord University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Nord University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Nord University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Nord University Services


Nord University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Nord University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Nord University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Nord University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Nord University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Nord University's facilities and services.

Academic Structure

Nord University Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universitetet i Nordland's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Nord University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universitetet i Nordland's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Universitetet i Nordland's Facebook page review

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Universitetet i Nordland's X page review

YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

Universitetet i Nordland's Instagram page review

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universitetet i Nordland's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

Universitetet i Nordland's official TikTok channel


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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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Universitetet i Nordland's Wikipedia article

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