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Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
(HVL)
About
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences 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 ar...
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences 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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 901 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 9 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =667 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =674 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =815 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =815 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | 902 | 41.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Western Norway University of Applied Sciences?
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences's performance in the latest university rankings: ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =959.
When was Western Norway University of Applied Sciences founded?
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences was founded in 2017.
What are the top subjects at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences?
Top subjects at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences include: Nursing, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Public Health, Education & Training.
Where is Western Norway University of Applied Sciences located?
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences is located in Bergen, Norway.