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Welcome to Norway and NLA University College!

Degree-seeking studentsNLA offers MA degrees in Global Journalism and Teology and MInistry taught entirely in English. Read more about our studies!Exchange and Study Abroad studentsWe offer several courses for applicants from our partner institutions. Welcome to our campuses in Bergen, Kristiansand, or Oslo!Studies for Ukrainian refugeesNLA University College offers Management studies in Ukrainian for refugees.

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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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NLA is an accredited private university college with about 3000 students and 300 staff, spread over campuses in the five largest cities in Norway. We have a Christian foundation of values, and have offered a value-based education - for all - for more than 50 years.

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Students thrive in Christian schools

A new research report shows that students at Christian independent schools largely thrive and experience a safe school environment.

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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

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

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

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

MishMash receives 200 million in government's major investment in artificial intelligence.

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

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!

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

Recently, the Department of Teacher Education in Bergen was visited by a delegation of researchers and leaders from Driestar Christian University in the Netherlands.

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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!

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