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Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

Bergen, Norway

17000

Total Students

2017

Founded

📖 Introduction

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences or HVL is a Norwegian public institution of higher education, established in January 2017 through the merging of formerly independent colleges across five campuses: Bergen, Førde, Haugesund, Sogndal and Stord. Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) is one of the largest educational institutions in the country. Every year around thousands of candidates graduate from HVL and contribute to important societal missions in companies, organizations and other parts of working life. HVL stretches over 5 campuses and 400 kilometers on the western coast of Norway. The university offers a broad range of academic programmes at Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD levels. HVL have strong and innovative professional environments within health- and social sciences, engineering, teacher education, maritime sciences, nature sciences, culture and sports, social sciences, economics and management.

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences or HVL is a Norwegian public institution of higher education, established in January 2017 through the merging of formerly independent colleges across five campuses: Bergen, Førde, Haugesund, Sogndal and Stord. Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) is one of the largest educational institutions in the country. Every year around thousands of candidates graduate from HVL and contribute to important societal missions in companies, organizations and other parts of working life. HVL stretches over 5 campuses and 400 kilometers on the western coast of Norway. The university offers a broad range of academic programmes at Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD levels. HVL have strong and innovative professional environments within health- and social sciences, engineering, teacher education, maritime sciences, nature sciences, culture and sports, social sciences, economics and management.

🏫 About the University

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences develop new knowledge that contributes to solving the challenges of society from a sustainable perspective. The University's professional and working life-oriented profile govern the knowledge and expertise we develop. HVL has a clear professional-oriented profile. Through education, research and development the University create new knowledge and expertise, anchored internationally and with solutions that work locally.

Students at undergraduate and postgraduate level have access to high quality exchange opportunities abroad and staff-mobility is encouraged. To ensure greater quality and relevance, HVL's research activities take place in a regional, national and international research community and involve students and partners.

 

Vision

Knowledge that shapes people and society.

📋 Programs

Master's in Fire Safety

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

Bergen, Norway

English

Next Start Date

Aug 2026

Duration

2 years

Yearly Tuition

Master's in Fire Safety

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

Bergen, Norway

English

Next Start Date

Aug 2026

Duration

2 years

Yearly Tuition

Deadline

Dec 2025

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🛏️ Accommodation

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How to Book

Register when you arrive

It’s not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it.

Register when you arrive

It’s not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it.

📬 Admissions Process


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Step 3

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