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Bergen University College (Høgskolen i Bergen - HiB) was a leading public institution in Norway, renowned for its practical and applied education in health sciences, engineering, and teacher education. While it merged in 2017 to form Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), its legacy continues strongly at HVL's Bergen campus, which remains a vibrant hub for international students. The institution offered various English-taught programs and courses, particularly popular for exchange students, supported by dedicated international offices. International students benefit from a welcoming environment and strong support services, including orientation programs and language assistance. Its distinctive characteristic was a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and close collaboration with regional industries and public services.
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Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (Nynorsk: Høgskulen på Vestlandet; Bokmål: Høgskolen på Vestlandet), or HVL, is a Norwegian public institution of higher education, established in January 2017 through the merging of formerly independent colleges across five campuses: Bergen, Førde, Haugesund, Sogndalsfjøra and Stord. Its oldest programs – teacher education in Stord – can be traced to 1839. The total number of students at HVL is about 16000, and there are 1800 academic and administrative staff. Its main campus is in the Kronstad neighborhood of Bergen, Norway. Western Norway University of Applied Sciences provides professional education within health and social sciences, engineering, economic and administrative science, music and teaching. It offers education on the Bachelor and Master levels, continuing education, and on the Doctoral (PhD) level. Around 2700 students graduate with degrees from HVL every year. In June, 2016, after more than one year of negotiations, the executive leadership of three west Norwegian higher education institutions – Bergen University College, Stord/Haugesund University College...
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