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 2025: 16,855
  • Staff: 1,831 (2025)
  • Doctorates awarded in 2025: 30
  • 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
  • One-year programmes: 18
  • Bachelor programs: 49
  • Master programs: 38
  • Ph.D. programs: 5
  • Continuing education: 150

Key Figures for the Faculties at HVL

Faculty of Education, Arts and Sport (FLKI): 5,465 students and 510 full-time equivalents (autumn 2025)

Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (FHS): 5,535 students and 396 full-time equivalents (autumn 2025).

Faculty of Technology, Environmental and Social Sciences (FTMS): 5,855 students and 494 full-time equivalents (autumn 2025).

Students at HVL distributed by campus

  • Students in Bergen: 11.080 in autumn 2025
  • Students in Førde: 720 in autumn 2025
  • Students in Haugesund: 1.775 in autumn 2025
  • Students in Sogndal: 2,330 in autumn 2025
  • Students in Stord: 945 in autumn 2025

Total: 16,855 students