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NLA University College is a publicly accredited private university college with a wide range of study programs in Bergen, Oslo and Kristiansand. In addition, NLA has a study center in Trondheim and is establishing itself in Stavanger from autumn 2025.
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About the path into Norwegian academia and working life
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About the path into Norwegian academia and working life
With a master's degree from her home country and new education in economics in Norway, Batoul Hassoun builds a bridge between global experience and the Norwegian context. Language challenges became motivation, and the goal is to contribute to sustainable value creation in the public and non-profit sector.
Millions in support for the recruitment of kindergarten teachers
Millions in support for the recruitment of kindergarten teachers
The government is stepping up efforts to encourage more people to choose kindergarten teacher education, and NLA University College is receiving one million NOK for further recruitment efforts.
Students thrive in Christian schools
Students thrive in Christian schools
A new research report shows that students at Christian independent schools largely thrive and experience a safe school environment.
Hanne Dypedal is the Online Educator of the Year 2025
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Hanne Dypedal is the Online Educator of the Year 2025
Flexible Education Norway has named Hanne Kristin Dypedal from NLA University College as Online Educator of the Year 2025.
Invitation to conference: Creative text work
Invitation to conference: Creative text work
The Research Group for Language and Literature at NLA University College invites you to a conference focusing on creative, dialogic, exploratory, and aesthetic teaching and working methods in Norwegian language subjects in schools and teacher education programs.
Entertaining and easy about porn
Entertaining and easy about porn
Pornography is most often presented as click-friendly entertainment in Norwegian news media, according to new research. "There is a need for more critical journalism in this field," say the researchers behind the study.
NLA Highlights Research on Great Learning Potential
NLA Highlights Research on Great Learning Potential
The research group Children with high and extraordinary learning potential at NLA University College is strengthening its position as a key player in the field – both nationally and internationally.
NLA University College participates in national research center
NLA University College participates in national research center
MishMash receives 200 million in government's major investment in artificial intelligence.
New titles and tones at NLA's music environment
New titles and tones at NLA's music environment
The music department at NLA College (Staffeldts) recently celebrated several promotions – a recognition of competence, commitment, and a strong sense of community.
Will use the chairman role to elevate both Bergen and the sector nationally
Will use the chairman role to elevate both Bergen and the sector nationally
Amund Langøy, Pro-Rector for Education at NLA University College, is now joining Utdanning i Bergen as the new Chairman of the Board.
– The practice has been an upturn!
– The practice has been an upturn!
Student teachers Bolette and Sarah are looking forward to new weeks of practice in schools this winter. Good practice teachers and positive fellow students create the security needed to succeed.
Collaboration in focus: Visit from Driestar Christian University
Collaboration in focus: Visit from Driestar Christian University
Recently, the Department of Teacher Education in Bergen was visited by a delegation of researchers and leaders from Driestar Christian University in the Netherlands.
Choose NLA University College - because someone needs you!
Education is not just about a career - it's about who you become, not just what you become. Discover your values, acquire new knowledge, strengthen your critical thinking and engage in what really matters to you!