University of South-Eastern Norway

About the university

Created in 2016 from a merger of Telemark University College and Buskerud and Vestfold University College. Norway's fourth-largest university with 8 campuses. Known for maritime, maritime technology, nursing, business, and teacher education.

Key information

• Location: Kongsberg, NO
• National ranking #11
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Nursing
• Business
• Engineering
• Education
• Maritime Studies

Programs (6)

• Nursing
• Business Administration
• Engineering
• Education
• Computer Science
• Sociology

Student body

• Total students: 18,000
• International students: 12%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: NOK 400 - NOK 900 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 86%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Tuition costs

• NOK 0 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 60.00%
• Scholarships available: No tuition fees. Government Quota Scheme.
• Additional costs: Semester fee ~€100, living costs varies by campus €700-1,200/month

Quick facts

• Founded: 2016
• Teaching languages: Norwegian, English
• Study formats: offline, hybrid

Contact

• Website: https://www.usn.no