Dear student!
A heartfelt welcome to Western Norway University of Applied Sciences and a new academic year! Welcome to you who are new and to you who are already studying with us. Thank you for your commitment!
With modern campuses in Bergen, Førde, Haugesund, Sogndal, and Stord – with nearly 17,000 students and 2,000 staff – HVL, in the rector's opinion, is the finest educational institution. Before long, we will become the University of Western Norway (Univest) – your university.
I hope you have a great academic and social experience with us during your time here. At HVL, we will do our best to ensure that your education maintains the highest quality.
I encourage you to participate in the start of the academic year on August 11 and welcome week.
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences will be richer with you present!
Heartfelt congratulations on the academic year 2025-2026!
Best regards,
