Founded in 2016, the VID vitenskapelige høgskole (VID Specialized University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the large city of Oslo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Bergen, Sandnes and Stavanger. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), VID vitenskapelige høgskole (VID) is a coeducational Norwegian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Lutheran religion. VID vitenskapelige høgskole (VID) 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 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 for enrollment. VID also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | VID vitenskapelige høgskole |
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Founded | 2016 Merger between Misjonshøgskolen (1843), Diakonhjemmet Høgskole (1890), Haraldsplass diakonale høgskole (1918) and Høgskolen Betanien (1923) |
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Address | Diakonveien 12 Oslo 0370 Oslo Norway |
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Other locations | Bergen, Sandnes and Stavanger |
What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.
The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of VID vitenskapelige høgskole 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 VID vitenskapelige høgskole's academic range and degree level offering.
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Click here to explore a list of VID Specialized University courses and programs, or if they are not available yet, search for them with our search engine powered by Google. We are constantly adding university courses and programs worldwide with the cooperation of university representatives.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of VID vitenskapelige høgskole 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 VID vitenskapelige høgskole.
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This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.
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This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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This institution's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.
This institution is a private higher education institution.
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This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.
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VID Specialized University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2016
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
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