Høgskolen i Sørøst-Norge Research Education University College of Southeast Norway RINGERIKE Programmes in English 7

OSLO The capital DRAMMEN of Norway RAULAND KONGSBERG 2 6 3 USN has a strong focus on research and development. At USN, we provide students with knowledge that enables NOTODDEN 4 Academically, our research is primarily linked to the eight them to make a significant impact in the world. Our academic BØ VESTFOLD 8 doctoral programmes but is also conducted in other programmes emphasise real world problems and experience. 1 areas – such as sustainable tourism, optometry, welfare In brief, we provide skills and knowledge for the future. PORSGRUNN 5 services for vulnerable groups in society, and more. Stretch your wings in Norway!

Research areas APPLIED RESEARCH a string of pearls from Drammen >> Economy, management USN has regional ties and is to Kongsberg and Porsgrunn. R & BA BACHELOR and politics PROGRAMMES strongly present in one of the D linked to health and social 18.000 STUDENTS >> Health and welcare most exciting and dynamic services as well as tourism and MASTER >> Humanities regions in Norway. USN is closely regional development can be MA PROGRAMMES >> Kindergarten, schools connected to the regional found in the region, which itself and higher education industry and public sector, we extends from an elongated PHD >> Natural Sciences have a particular focus on applied coastal area in the south to a EMPLOYEES PhD PROGRAMMES >> Nature, health and en- research. Study programmes are mountainous area in the north. vironment research-based, and students are 1 Bø is a small town known for its great 5 Campus Porsgrunn is located in a harbor >> Maritime enterprise involved in research projects RESEARCH GROUPS AND outdoors, yet has an intimate, urban feel, with town, with a river running through the city BØ – DRAMMEN – KONGSBERG >> Outdoor life, sports and early on in their education. CENTERS NOTODDEN – PORSGRUNN small cafes and the legendary student club centre. The town has a vibrant atmosphere physical education Our strongest research environ- CAMPUSES RAULAND – RINGERIKE – VESTFOLD “Kroa”. 2900 students. with restaurants and cafes by the waterfront. Porsgrunn also hosts one of the largest >> Technology A RICH AND DYNAMIC REGION ments are organized into groups 2 Campus Drammen has an urban and bright industrial parks in Norway. 2400 students. >> Traditional arts and The region of Southeast-Norway and centers that reflect our campus, beautifully located by the river in a practical-aesthetic is a location for international, commercial profile and practical spectacular building. A lively town 6 Campus Rauland is the cornerstone of subjects knowledge-based and competiti- approach to research. Among STUDENT FOCUSED UP-TO-DATE PROGRAMMES surrounded by nature, just half an hour from Norwegian folk art and folk music, hosting >> Vision science ve industry. Key major players in these may be mentioned a We offer an informal and student- We provide innovative and up-to-date Oslo. 2800 students. the annual International Winter Festival. The the suppliers for offshore and science centre for health and friendly environment. Our campuses are programmes. Our courses are developed mountain village of Rauland is a popular 3 Campus Kongsberg is located in the number skiing destination for tourists. 100 students. maritime industries are found like technology, research groups for small with an open-door policy where according to the current needs one technological hub with several of climate change and alpine our staff dedicates time and attention of local, regional and international Norway’s most advanced companies. The 7 Campus Ringerike is located in Hønefoss ecosystems, for energy and CO2 to each student. industries and companies. brand new campus Krona has become a town. It is known for its pleasant learning capture, and TARG – which gathering place with a library, cinemas and environment and close contact with develops tools, methods and TUITION-FREE EDUCATION DYNAMIC STUDY METHODS concert & theatre hall. 1400 students. teachers. Brand new student houses opened solutions for improved perfor- As for all public Norwegian higher Our programmes are focused on practical in autumn 2016. A great sports complex just 4 Campus Notodden is beautifully situated, with off campus is available. 1450 students. mance and safety in the maritime education institutions, USN offers study methods with a problem-based stunning views over lake Heddalsvannet and tuition-free education, a safe living and and process industries. approach that should help students the surrounding mountains. Notodden is on Campus Vestfold is our largest campus with study environment as well as a multi­ to prepare for real-life situations. UNESCO’s World Heritage List, and today many 8 a wide range of programmes, located in the cultural society where English is of the historic industrial buildings hosts art countryside near a beautiful coastline. 5200 widely spoken. centres and cafes, as well as the largest blues students. festival in northern Europe. 1750 students. ACCOMMODATION in student housing Exchange programmes Degree programmes is offered to international students at in English in English all 8 campuses, and will be pre-booked for students coming from partner institutions. Students must apply through the Student Welfare Organizati- At USN we offer English taught exchange programmes USN offers a wide range of English taught programmes on. More information on: www.ssn.no to students from our partner universities. Find more and courses for international students within different information about the courses and see all modules on fields – from courses at Bachelor’s level up to PhDs. www.usn.no/academics. Below you will find an overview of the different degree programmes in English at USN. How to apply Campus Bø Autumn Spring Application deadlines are: 18 000 Exchange students who Alpine Ecology and Environmental Management 1st of May to apply for Campus Rauland Autumn Spring apply to study at USN for autumn semester. Business Administration Norwegian Folk Music How to apply Bachelor Campus students one or two semesters Students applying to study (through Erasmus, Nordplus English Studies 1st of November to apply International Teacher Education for Primary Schools Drammen for a full degree at USN or other exchange International Tourism and Sustainable Development for spring semester. Campus Ringerike should apply through programmes), must apply Nordic Skiing and Outdoor Life Business Management and Information Systems the applicants portal at Master through the international Please be aware that you Outdoor Life, Culture and Ecophilosophy Business Management and Tourism www.usn.no Environmental Health Science Bø office or equivalent at cannot select cross-campus

their home institution. Scandinavian Studies courses or programmes. MSc, Business Management Human Rights and Multiculturalism Drammen Application deadline for The application form will Systems Engineering with Embedded Systems Kongsberg full degree programmes be available at the home Campus Drammen Campus Vestfold is 15th of January for non- Energy and Environmental Technology Porsgrunn institution or upon request EU/EEA citizens, and 1st of on usn.no/admissions Clinical Placement Nursing Global Health Electrical Power Engineering Porsgrunn March for EU/EEA citizens. Studying at USN gives you Intercultural Understanding and Religion Exercise and Health Management Industrial IT and Automation Porsgrunn

For more information History and Social Geography English studies For information about Process Technology Porsgrunn skills and knowledge that about the admission Natural Science, Life-Science and Technology Norwegian Cultural Journey admission to our degree Maritime Management Vestfold procedures for exchange will make a difference programmes, please contact students, contact: Outdoor Education Erasmus Mundus: Joint International Systems Integration Vestfold [email protected] for your future. See our [email protected] Campus Kongsberg Engineering: Electrical, Computer and Mechanical Eng. Micro and Nano Systems Technology Vestfold English programmes at Business and Management Information Systems MSc, Industrial Business Management Clinical Placement Nursing Please note that most of the Master courses are also open to exchange students www.usn.no/academics Engineering: Embedded Systems, Electrical engineering, at Master’s level. Please contact [email protected] for more information. Mechanical engineering More information at www.usn.no/academics Ph.D. Campus Notodden Intensive summer programmes – Summer School Culture Bø Clay, art and design Environmental Art Notodden Ecology Bø Physical Education, Sports, Culture and Society International management and International marketing Ringerike Person-Centered Healthcare Drammen Textiles International Human Rights and Social Entrepreneurship Mostar, Bosnia Process, Energy and Automation Engineering Porsgrunn Wood and Metal: Art Crafts and Design Marketing Management Ringerike

A summer school is an intensive course developed in cooperation with internatio- Applied Micro and Nano Systems Vestfold Campus Porsgrunn nal partner universities. USN currently offers three different summer programmes, Research Training in Pedagogical Resources and Vestfold Learning Processes in Kindergarten and School Engineering: Electrical Power Engineering / Computer that are open to students from partner institutions worldwide. Science and Industrial Automation / Mechanical Engineering Nautical Operations Vestfold

Design / Gas and Energy Technology More information at www.usn.no/academics/summer-schools Clinical Placement Nursing More information at: www.usn.no/academics Cross-cultural Nursing