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Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

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Overview

Høgskulen på Vestlandet (Western Norway University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium city of Bergen, Hordaland, Norway. This institution also has branch campuses in Sogndal, Stord, Førde and Haugesund. Founded in 2017, Høgskulen på Vestlandet (HVL) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet. HVL 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 or use the website search engine below. This 9-year-old Norwegian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply. HVL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Control Typepublic

Entity

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
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Acronym HVL
Founded 2017 Merger between Høgskolen i Bergen (1994), Høgskulen i Sogn og Fjordane (1994) and Høgskolen Stord/Haugesund (1994)
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Location

Address Inndalsveien 28
Bergen
5063 Hordaland
Norway
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Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Phone Number 55 58 58 00
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Fax Number 55 32 64 07
Other locations Sogndal, Stord, Førde and Haugesund

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Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Kunnskapsdepartementet

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Høgskulen på Vestlandet'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 Western Norway University of Applied Sciences 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

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Western Norway University of Applied Sciences 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 Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's academic range and degree level offering.



Høgskulen på Vestlandet: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Western Norway University of Applied Sciences 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 Western Norway University of Applied Sciences.



Western Norway University of Applied Sciences: 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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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Western Norway University of Applied Sciences website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Admission Info


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences '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


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Admission Office Admission Office



55 58 58 50


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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 Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Size and Profile


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Control Type Control Type

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Entity Type Entity Type

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences 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.


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's main campus setting is not reported.


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Facilities


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Library University Library

Yes Visit Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Library


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Services


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Høgskulen på Vestlandet consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Høgskulen på Vestlandet
  • Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Education, Arts and Sports
  • Faculty of Engineering and Science
  • Faculty of Health and Social Sciences

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Memberships and Affiliations

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Scholars at Risk (SAR)
  • The Southern African – Nordic Centre (SANORD)


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Official Social Media Channels

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Norway University of Applied Sciences public or private?

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Western Norway University of Applied Sciences profit or non-profit?

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences 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.

What is the size of Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in terms of enrollment?

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in terms of academic staff?

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.

Is Western Norway University of Applied Sciences a coeducational institution?

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Western Norway University of Applied Sciences use?

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is Western Norway University of Applied Sciences affiliated with?

None.

Does Western Norway University of Applied Sciences admit international students?

Yes.

What is Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Western Norway University of Applied Sciences HVL?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Western Norway University of Applied Sciences HVL located?

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences is located in Bergen, Hordaland, Norway. Address: Inndalsveien 28.

Is Western Norway University of Applied Sciences HVL accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences is accredited by Kunnskapsdepartementet (since ).

Does Western Norway University of Applied Sciences offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Western Norway University of Applied Sciences offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Western Norway University of Applied Sciences have a university library?

Yes

Does Western Norway University of Applied Sciences provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Western Norway University of Applied Sciences have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Western Norway University of Applied Sciences offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Western Norway University of Applied Sciences offer career services?

Not reported

Does Western Norway University of Applied Sciences offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Western Norway University of Applied Sciences have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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