History
- Østfold nursing college, founded in 1955
- Halden teacher training college, founded in 1963
- Østfold college of engineering, founded in 1965
- Østfold regional college, founded in 1977
- Østfold social educator college, founded in 1980
Education
The university college has a total of just under 7,000 students. There are nearly 3,600 ordinary students at campus Halden, nearly 2,400 ordinary students at campus Fredrikstad, and nearly 1,000 students are taking continuing and further education programmes under the auspices of HiØ VIDERE (Centre for Continuing Education) at both campuses.
Research
Our R&D/artistic research contributes to and inspires cooperation across discipline and faculty boundaries and extensive cooperation with regional and other relevant parties.
All the faculties have research groups, and most members of staff are part of one or more such groups. Research groups can focus on narrow fields or be interdisciplinary, most involve staff from more than one faculty, and some also have members from other institutions.
Østfold University College Key Statistics & Highlights
- 100 Academic Staff
- 1,300 Students
- Public Institution Type
Østfold University College Overview
Housing services
The Foundation for Student Life (SiØ) offers new and modern residence halls in Fredrikstad and Halden and are a short walk or bike ride from the two campuses.
All students admitted to degree programmes or exchange programmes may apply for housing.
Library services
There are two faculty libraries covering professional needs in tutoring, writing of assignments, research and administration:
- Fredrikstad - Health- and Social studies, Engineering, Academy of theatre.
- Halden - Computer- and social science, Business, Foreign languages, Education.
Medical services
If you are an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen and have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC,) you must bring this card with you and make sure it is valid for the entire study period in Norway. The EHIC entitles you to necessary health care services on the same terms as Norwegians citizens.
Østfold University College Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Norway Country
Oslo City
Østfold University College Student Reviews & Awards
3.9
Based on 100 reviews
- 5 Star 34 Reviews
- 4 Star 40 Reviews
- 3 Star 13 Reviews
- 2 Star 6 Reviews
- 1 Star 7 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Quality of Student Life 4.0
- Career Development 4.0
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Very satisfying and good also am happy to be part of the study group
It was good and am going for my masters
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