Admission and how to apply
Admission
Higher Education Entrance Qualification. In addition applicants must document mathematics and physics equivalent to Matematikk R1+R2 and fysikk 1 in the Norwegian educational system.
We do not require proficiency in Norwegian language for this course.
How to apply:
- Log in to SøknadsWeb.
- Select the category «Engineering, maritime and climate».
- Select the category «Further education spring 2026»
- Select the programme you want to apply for (see the application code below).
- Press «+ Add»
- Upload documentation that you meet the application requirements in the next step.
Application code, local
6798
Admission to HVL
Why Study Evacuation, Theory and Modelling?
Exploring this field is important for improving safety and preparedness in emergencies. It provides you with knowledge to develop effective strategies and comply with laws and regulations.
What Will You Learn in This Course?
You will learn about evacuation regulations, human behavior in emergencies, modelling techniques, and how to assess risks associated with toxic gases and smoke. The course also covers practical skills for calculating evacuation times.
More about the course and exams here.
Target Audience
This course targets safety professionals, facility managers, and engineers who aim to improve emergency response strategies and ensure safe environments.
Practical Information
Teaching Format
The course will be based on asynchronous/synchronous digital lectures,
exercises, demonstrations and problem-based learning. Group and
independent study with guidance is also used.
Session Dates
All sessions starts at 12.00.
Date: 03/02/2026, Tuesday
Digital meeting: 12.00-12.30
Time: 30 min
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Date: 03/03/2026, Tuesday
Digital meeting: 12.00-12.45
Time: 45 min
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Date: 24/03/2026, Tuesday
Digital meeting: 12.00-12.45
Time: 45 min
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Date: 21/04/2026 Tuesday
Digital meeting: 12.00-12.45
Time: 45 min
Curriculum
1. SFPE Handbook: Chapter56-64 (Evacuation)
2. Principles and Practice of Evacuation Modelling, E.R.Galea(ed.), Fire
SafetyEngineering Group, UniversityofGreenwich, London
3. NFPA 101H Life Safety Code Handbook, 14 ed., National Fire Protection
Association, 2021.
4. User manuals of Pathfinder, Thunderhead Engineering
5. Pathfinder Technical Reference Manual, Thunderhead Engineering
6. Fire Dynamics Simulator with Evacuation: FDS+Evac Technical Reference
and User’s Guide, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland