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University of South-Eastern Norway
(USN)
About
The University of South-Eastern Norway, commonly known as USN, is a Norwegian state university. It has campuses in Bø in Telemark, Porsgrunn, Notodden, Rauland, Drammen, Hønefoss, Kongsberg and Horten. USN is a continuation of the three former university colleges, Telemark University College, Buskerud University College and Vestfold University College, which merged between 2014 and 2016 to form th...
The University of South-Eastern Norway, commonly known as USN, is a Norwegian state university. It has campuses in Bø in Telemark, Porsgrunn, Notodden, Rauland, Drammen, Hønefoss, Kongsberg and Horten. USN is a continuation of the three former university colleges, Telemark University College, Buskerud University College and Vestfold University College, which merged between 2014 and 2016 to form the University College of South-Eastern Norway. The institution was granted the status of a full university by the King-in-Council on 4 May 2018.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1476 worldwide in 1 ranking system
Ranked in 7 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 18,680
- Staff
- 2,065
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =734 | 32.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =815 | 32.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,368 | 32.5 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsuniversity college in Norway
View DetailsNorwegian university college
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of South-Eastern Norway?
University of South-Eastern Norway's performance in the latest university rankings: US News Rank =1,476.
When was University of South-Eastern Norway founded?
University of South-Eastern Norway was founded in 2016.
What are the top subjects at University of South-Eastern Norway?
Top subjects at University of South-Eastern Norway include: Nursing, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Business Administration, Education & Training, Social Sciences and Public Health.
Where is University of South-Eastern Norway located?
University of South-Eastern Norway is located in Kongsberg, Norway.