Learning environment and learning support
Students who thrive, succeed. An inclusive learning environment is important for promoting the health, well-being and academic development of students. On this page, you can find information about our various advice and guidance services, as well as information about the different learning resources on offer at HVL.
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Need someone to talk to?
It is common to have to deal with challenging situations in the course of your studies. You can find someone to talk to about anything, from being homesick to stress, loneliness and your worries. Studying techniques, improving how you study and motivation to study are also topics you can get help with.
Student counselling
Our student counselling service can help you when it comes to questions about admission, your studies, individual education plans, exams, exchange programmes and various other types of guidance you may need while you are studying with us. You can also find help with transferring any courses you have taken at other academic institutions, including grades and certificates you have already achieved.
Select your department:
Student counselling for the Faculty of Education, Arts and Sports
Student counselling for the Faculty of of Health and Social Sciences
Student counselling for the Faculty of Engineering and Science
Student counselling for the Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences and for the Maritime Operations programme
Career counselling
Our career counsellors can provide guidance and function as a discussion partner when it comes to questions regarding your studies or the path you would like to take next.
Career counselling in Bergen | Career counselling in Førde | Career counselling in Haugesund | Career counselling in Sogndal | Career counselling in Stord
Student Ombudsman
The Student Ombudsman is an independent person who can provide assistance by advising you, as a student, on your rights in relation to conditions affecting your studies. The Student Ombudsman’s office is located on the Bergen campus in K2, room M113.
Information about the Student OmbudsmanWhat would you like more information on?
- FacilitationIf you need any assistance or facilitation during your time as a student, we opt to give you guidance and support in such matters.
- Exams and writing assignmentsInformation on assessment, exams, grading and transcript of records.
- Leave of absenceIf you are unable to continue your studies for a period of time, you cannot take an exam, or you would like to pause your studies, you can apply for a leave of absence.
- Go abroad with HVLAre you ready for a semester abroad? This page provide information you need to take the first steps towards an exchange semester abroad.
- Diplomas and transcripts of recordsYou can order your Transcripts of Records on StudentWeb and have it sent to your home address within days.
- Accreditation and exemptionsDo you have previous education that you would like to integrate into your course of study at HVL?
- Mentor from NAVIf you are receiving training in ordinary education through NAV, you may have the right to a Peer mentor financially supported by NAV.
- TransferringOnce a year admissions for transfer are open to both external and internal applicants.
- AdmissionsWhen you are granted admission to a programme of study, you will be admitted for the standard duration of the programme.
