HVL in numbers

The Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) is one of the largest educational institutions in Norway. Each year, we graduate approximately 3,000 candidates who contribute to solving important societal challenges.

Key Figures for HVL

 

  • Students in autumn 2024: 16,760
  • Work years in 2024: 1,879

  • Doctorates awarded in 2024: 26
  • Total operating revenues in 2024: 2,892,950,000 NOK
  • Grant from the Ministry of Education and Research in 2024: 2,473,015,000 NOK
  • Allocation from other departments in 2024: 4,480,000 NOK
  • Grants and transfers from other state agencies in 2024: 168,672,000 NOK
Students
16760
Work Years
1879
Bachelor Programs
49
Master Programs
32
Ph.d.-programs
5
  • Year programs: 17
  • Bachelor programs: 49
  • Master programs: 32
  • Ph.D. programs: 5
  • Continuing education: 90

Bachelor candidates completing their degree on time: 57.78% (cohort 2020–2023). Average for public institutions: 52.1%.

Master’s degree candidates completing their degree on time, 2-year program: 50.32% (cohort 2021–2023). Average for public institutions: 54.2%.

Master’s degree candidates completing their degree on time, 5-year program: 58.23% (cohort 2018–2023). Average for public institutions: 53.6%.

 

Key Figures for the Faculties at HVL

 

Faculty of Education, Arts and Sport (FLKI): 5,669 students and 531 full-time equivalents (autumn 2024)

Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (FHS): 5,443 students and 405 full-time equivalents (autumn 2024).

Faculty of Technology, Environmental and Social Sciences (FTMS): 5,648 students and 509 full-time equivalents (autumn 2024).

Students at HVL distributed by campus:

 

  • Students in Bergen: 10,720 in autumn 2024
  • Students in Førde: 773 in autumn 2024
  • Students in Haugesund: 1,877 in autumn 2024
  • Students in Sogndal: 2,390 in autumn 2024
  • Students in Stord: 1,000 in autumn 2024

Total: 16,760 students