Admission and how to apply
Admission
Admission requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (180 ECTS). This programme requires a completed and passed bachelor’s degree in engineering in line with the National Curriculum Regulations for Engineering Education in Norway.
• The grade point average of students’ bachelor’s degree must be C or higher.
• Applicants from outside the Nordic countries must provide evidence of their academic achievements and proficiency in English. See our page for how to document proficiency in English.
How to apply:
- Log in to the application portal SøknadsWeb.
- Select «Engineering, maritime and climate».
- Select «Further education programmes - technology and administration autumn 2026».
- Choose which programme you want to apply to (see the application code below).
- Upload documentation that you fullfill the application requirements.
Application code, local
6803
Admission to HVL
Why Study Fire Risk Assessment
Understanding the impact of fires on people, property, and the environment is essential in fire risk assessement. Mitigating fire risks through basic knowledge of contributing factors and preventative measures is critical. Compliance with national and international regulations and standards ensures effective risk management.
What Will You Learn in This Course?
You will develop skills to estimate fire frequency, conduct hazard analyses, and implement risk-reducing measures. Yoy will also learn to analyze complex fire risk scenarios and select appropriate risk assessment models, and practice the ability to present risk analysis findings clearly and professionally.
See the full course description for more details.
Target Audience
This course is suited for those working with fire safety or safety engineering, as well as those in industries like construction, manufacturing, and chemical processing where fire risk is a concern.
As the course is fully digital and structured with session-based digital teaching it is suitable as studies alongside work. If you plan to pursue a master's degree in fire safety in the future, you may apply for approval for this course.
Practical Information
Teaching Format
This course is an online program that combines live teaching and pre-recorded videos as part of the instructional method.
Through the learning platform Canvas, you will have access to pre-recorded videos and a link to the digital conferencing tool, Zoom, where the live sessions take place.
The live sessions include online lectures, group discussions, problem solving, presentation of own findings and individual supervision/feedback.
Canvas will provide you with more information about the program, including assignments, lecture notes, and schedules.
To participate in this course, you will need access to a computer with an internet connection, a video camera (webcam), a microphone, and standard software for writing and communication.
Session Dates
There will be five digital sessions from 09:00–11:00 on the following dates in 2026:
- Tuesday 18 August (kick-off)
- Tuesday 22 September
- Tuesday 20 October
- Tuesday 10 November
- Tuesday 24 November