Western Norway University of Applied Sciences: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1987 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #693 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #12 of 29 | In Norway |
| #3 of 4 | In Bergen |
| #335 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 57 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 17,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- hvl.no
- Languages
- Norwegian
- Acceptance rate
- 24%*
* The Western Norway University of Applied Sciences 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); Bergen test (Norwegian language) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | August to June |
| Enrollment | 17,000 |
| Full time employee | 1,619 |
| Student:staff ratio | 11:1 |
Research profile
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences has published 7,337 scientific papers with 110,036 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Psychology, Philosophy, Political Science, and Physics.
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 10 | 24 |
| 2000 | 2 | 16 |
| 2001 | 3 | 32 |
| 2002 | 0 | 32 |
| 2003 | 6 | 41 |
| 2004 | 4 | 41 |
| 2005 | 5 | 41 |
| 2006 | 9 | 56 |
| 2007 | 9 | 53 |
| 2008 | 15 | 91 |
| 2009 | 21 | 159 |
| 2010 | 13 | 221 |
| 2011 | 42 | 403 |
| 2012 | 23 | 543 |
| 2013 | 41 | 755 |
| 2014 | 35 | 1028 |
| 2015 | 44 | 1085 |
| 2016 | 34 | 1373 |
| 2017 | 337 | 1491 |
| 2018 | 580 | 2120 |
| 2019 | 770 | 4373 |
| 2020 | 965 | 8103 |
| 2021 | 1027 | 13239 |
| 2022 | 1038 | 17040 |
| 2023 | 1004 | 20133 |
| 2024 | 804 | 21376 |
| 2025 | 590 | 19788 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Western Norway University of Applied Sciences 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 Norwegian and EU/EEA students |
| Bachelor's Degree | Approximately 120,000 NOK for non-EU/EEA students |
| Master's Degree | Free for Norwegian and EU/EEA students |
| Master's Degree | Approximately 120,000 NOK for non-EU/EEA students |
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 Western Norway University of Applied Sciences.
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 | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bachelor | Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Nursing, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Sciences, Social Work, Technology |
|---|---|
| Master | Architecture, Art Education, Business Administration, Education, Energy Engineering, Music Education, Nursing, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Software Engineering, Teacher Training |
| Doktorgrad | Educational Sciences, Environmental Studies, Nautical Science, Software Engineering |
Notable alumni
-
Kjell Ove Hauge
- Enrolled in the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
- Studied in 1988-1989
- Occupations
- coachhead teacherathletics competitorproject manager
- Biography
-
Kjell Ove Hauge is a Norwegian retired shot putter and discus thrower, turned educator, later Head teacher. As an athlete he represented Gloppen Athletics club. Since July 2013 Hauge is Principal at Kuben Upper Secondary School, the largest High School in Oslo.
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Mariann Marthinsen
- Years
- 1984-.. (age 42)
- Occupations
- social workerswimmercross-country skier
- Biography
-
Mariann Marthinsen is a Norwegian cross-country skier and swimmer. She won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Paralympics, and won Norway's only gold medal at 2014 Winter Paralympics.
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Business Administration and Social Sciences | Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Educational Administration, Health Administration, History, Marine Transport, Nautical Science, Real Estate, Sociology, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education, Arts and Sport | Art Education, Dietetics, Educational Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Handicrafts, Leisure Studies, Modern Languages, Music, Music Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Public Health, Secondary Education, Sports, Theatre, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Engineering and Science | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Development Studies, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies, Laboratory Techniques, Marine Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering |
| Faculty : Health and Social Sciences | Child Care and Development, Ergotherapy, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Social Work |
General information
| Alternative names | HVL Høgskulen på Vestlandet |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 |
| 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 | P.O. Box 7030 Bergen, 5020 Norway |
|---|---|
| City population | 291,000 |