Nord University is committed to delivering relevant educational programmes and research, with a focus on blue and green growth, innovation and entrepreneurship, and welfare, health and education. Nord University was founded and accredited on 2016 and is state-owned higher education institution.

Nord University was established on January 1 2016, after a merger between University of Nordland, Nord-Trøndelag University College and Nesna University College. Cooperation between the university and community and working life stimulates development, through the education of professionals and leaders and through research that contributes to economic growth. A significant aspect of the university’s profile is its role as an important national supplier of professional education.

Nord University has a focus on developing regional networks with communities, business and industry, which is strengthened by a decentralised model. Cooperation between the university and community and working life stimulates development, through the education of professionals and leaders and through research that contributes to economic growth.

Further and continuing education, such as MBA programmes and professional development courses in aquaculture, also form an important part of the academic profile. The university secures its place in the higher education sector, and its mission, by building recognised academic communities within defined professional and traditional academic disciplines. These fields support development of regional communities, and business and industry. 

Global challenges demand new insight, innovative solutions and local legitimacy. Nord University is a young university with strong regional ties and a global perspective.

Vision

Rapid population increases have given rise to significant global challenges related to climate, energy, food production and public health. At the same time, democratic principles are under pressure. Robust regional solutions, based on regional, national and international research cooperation across academic disciplines, are integral to meeting global challenges. Through research, research-based education and communication, Nord University will deliver knowledge that fosters sustainability as well as social and human development.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it