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We would like to welcome all students from partner universities to a study period at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL).

International Students

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With about 16,000 students, HVL is one of the largest higher education institutions in Norway. The five campuses on the west coast are located in Bergen, Førde, Haugesund, Sogndal and Stord.

Come and have a look!

05 Aug

Welcome Days for international exchange students in Førde, Sogndal or Stord

Sogndal or Stord
12 Aug

Welcome Days for international exchange students in Bergen or Haugesund

Bergen or Haugesund
24 Sep

Ergoship 2019 – shaping the maritime ecosystem for people

Haugesund
26 Sep

European Network of Picturebook Research – the 7th International conference
31 Oct

The 11th Annual Bergen Educational Conversation – Education and the Good for Humankind: Living Well in a World Worth Living in

Litteraturhuset in Bergen (The Literature House)

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International Community Energy Challenge 2019

14.06.19

Students from five universities came together on The Faroe Islands to work on real-world energy challenges put forward by businesses and local organisations.
HVL granted membership in the IAMU

09.05.18

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Department of maritime studies has been granted membership in The International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU).