University Overview
Established in 1968, Norges idrettshøgskole (Norwegian School of Sport Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Oslo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Norges idrettshøgskole (NIH) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Norges idrettshøgskole (NIH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 57-year-old Norwegian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Norwegian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NIH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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very small-sized
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| Name (English) | Norwegian School of Sport Sciences |
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| Name | Norges idrettshøgskole |
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| Acronym | NIH |
| Founded | 1968 Origins date back to 1870 |
| Motto | Kunnskap i bevegelse Moving knowledge forward |
| Colours | Red and white |
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| Address | Sognsveien 220 Oslo 0863 Oslo Norway |
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