Introduction

Norway is known for beautiful nature and Norwegians hold nature in high esteem. Nowegians love their nature and are proud of it. Outdoor life is a fundamental part of Norwegian culture, and we spend time in the mountains all year around.

The west coast of Norway, where HVL is located, is known for spectacular nature. With mountains and fjords close to all five campuses, you will be able to combine outdoor life with studies and city life. HVL has students from all around the world. We offer both exchange studies for a semester and full time master degree studies for international students. HVL has vibrant campuses with many meeting points and acitivites.

All five campuses have a Global Lounge, an activity space at each HVL campus where you can meet other international and Norwegian students and enjoy fun activities together.

Departments

• - Department of Sport, Food and Natural Sciences
• - Department of Arts Education
• - Department of Pedagogy, Religion and Social Studies
• - Department of Language, Literature, Mathematics and Interpreting
• - CASE – Creativity, Arts and Science in Education
• - Center for physically active learning
• - KINDknow

Our five campuses:

• - Bergen hosts HVLs biggest campus located in Norways second largest city. As a student in Bergen, you will experience the best Norway has to offer, with vibrant city life in the midst of the mountains.
• - Førde is a small city in Western Norway with an including and vibrant student life. As a student in Førde, you will be surrounded by mountains and fantastic nature, as well as being close to the sea.
• - Haugesund is a charming city that has everything a student could ask for within the vicinity of the campus. The city is buzzing with exciting cultural festivals and events throughout the year.
• - Sogndal is surrounded by fjord and mountains and is the perfect place to experience all the different sides of what nature has to offers, or to enjoy the different student activities.
• - Education Sciences
• - Stord is close to nature and campus is located right near the ocean. With dedicated teachers, wonderful internships and a variety of activities Stord is a great place to study.
• - Faculty of Education, Arts and Sports: consist of approximately 6 000 students and 550 members of staff in Sogndal, Bergen and at Stord. The faculty has four institutes and four research centres.