Nord University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2316 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #743 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #12 of 29 | In Norway |
| #472 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 61 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 12,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.nord.no
- Languages
- Norwegian;English
- Acceptance rate
- 25%*
* Nord University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (examen artium); Certificate of English language proficiency |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | August to December; January to June |
| Enrollment | 12,000 |
Research profile
Nord University has published 6,205 scientific papers with 98,559 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Computer Science, and Ecology.
Nord University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 9 | 6 |
| 1993 | 0 | 16 |
| 1994 | 3 | 13 |
| 1995 | 2 | 9 |
| 1996 | 2 | 13 |
| 1997 | 4 | 15 |
| 1998 | 5 | 12 |
| 1999 | 2 | 24 |
| 2000 | 15 | 20 |
| 2001 | 4 | 31 |
| 2002 | 3 | 21 |
| 2003 | 15 | 35 |
| 2004 | 9 | 47 |
| 2005 | 22 | 78 |
| 2006 | 14 | 81 |
| 2007 | 23 | 111 |
| 2008 | 24 | 161 |
| 2009 | 21 | 231 |
| 2010 | 45 | 265 |
| 2011 | 92 | 378 |
| 2012 | 176 | 706 |
| 2013 | 172 | 1058 |
| 2014 | 163 | 1442 |
| 2015 | 177 | 1768 |
| 2016 | 294 | 2207 |
| 2017 | 343 | 3057 |
| 2018 | 438 | 3926 |
| 2019 | 471 | 5253 |
| 2020 | 690 | 9076 |
| 2021 | 733 | 12839 |
| 2022 | 747 | 15947 |
| 2023 | 769 | 18564 |
| 2024 | 658 | 19988 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Nord University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Free for EU/EEA citizens, 120,000 NOK for non-EU/EEA citizens |
| Master's Degree | Free for EU/EEA citizens, 120,000 NOK for non-EU/EEA citizens |
| PhD | Free for all students |
Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Nord University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | TBD | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Bachelor | Aquaculture, Business Administration, Economics, Fishery, Health Sciences, History, Information Technology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Nordic Studies, Social Work, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Master | Aquaculture, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Education, Farm Management, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology |
| Doktorgrad | Aquaculture, Business Administration, Sociology |
Notable alumni
-
Ingvild Kjerkol
- Enrolled in Nord University
- Graduated with not completed
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ingvild Kjerkol is a Norwegian politician. A member of Labour Party, she was elected to the Parliament of Norway from Nord-Trøndelag first time in 2013, and re-elected in 2017 and 2021. She has been a member of the Standing Committee on Transport and Communications, and of the Standing Committee on Health and Care Services. From 2021 to 2024, she served as minister of health and care services.
Nord University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Biosciences and Aquaculture | Aquaculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Fishery, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Natural Sciences, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Anaesthesiology, Gerontology, Health Sciences, Nursing, Occupational Health, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Faculty : Professional Studies | Dance, Education, Pedagogy, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Sports, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Administrative Law, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Labour Law, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Welfare, Social Work, Sociology |
| Faculty : Teacher Education | Child Care and Development, Educational Sciences, Music Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Teacher Training |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Environmental Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Transport Management |
General information
| Alternative names | NU Universitetet i Nordland |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Research (Kunnskapsdepartementet); Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (Nasjonalt organ for kvalitet i utdanningen – NOKUT) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Universitetsalléen 11 Bodø, 8026 Norway |
|---|---|
| City population | 42,000 |