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Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

country rank  12
world rank  1886

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Overview

Established in 2017, the Høgskulen på Vestlandet (Western Norway University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium city of Bergen (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Hordaland. This institution also has branch campuses in Sogndal, Stord, Førde and Haugesund. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Høgskulen på Vestlandet (HVL) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Høgskulen på Vestlandet (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. This 8-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. HVL 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

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

University Identity

Name (English) Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Name
Name (Non Latin)
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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University Location

Address Inndalsveien 28
Bergen
5063 Hordaland
Norway
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
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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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Høgskulen på Vestlandet 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 Høgskulen på Vestlandet'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

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Høgskulen på Vestlandet 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 Høgskulen på Vestlandet.



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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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Western Norway University of Applied Sciences'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. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

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

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


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

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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 Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


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. The above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

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

This institution has a student enrollment range 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

This institution's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


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

This institution is a public higher education institution.


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

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


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

Not reported.


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

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.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University 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


University 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


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's facilities and services. The information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

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).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


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)


Academic Structure

Introduction

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.


Academic Structure

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


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Høgskulen på Vestlandet's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

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