NLA Students Thrive – Strong Results in the 2024 Studiebarometer

Students at NLA University College give positive feedback on teaching quality and academic environment in this year’s Studiebarometer.
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Particularly, teaching quality and assessment methods receive high scores, reflecting strong academic support and a positive learning environment.

Stable and Positive Results

Overall student satisfaction at NLA stands at 3.9 out of 5, closely aligning with the national average. Compared to last year, the survey indicates a positive development, especially in academic and social learning environments, which have improved by 0.4 points.

Teaching quality scores 3.8, with particularly strong feedback on content and academic relevance. Assessment methods receive a score of 4.0, indicating that exams and assignments contribute to academic development. The increased satisfaction with the learning environment suggests a strong sense of community among students.

Programs with Especially Satisfied Students

Several study programs stand out with particularly positive feedback:

  • Music students give exceptionally high ratings for teaching and assessment methods.
  • Pedagogy and teacher education receive strong feedback on teaching quality.
  • Journalism students appreciate close follow-up from academic staff.

Areas for Further Development

Although NLA scores well in teaching quality and assessment methods, the survey also highlights areas for improvement. Workplace relevance scores 3.1, indicating a need to strengthen internship opportunities and industry collaboration. Additionally, NLA falls below the national average in physical learning environment and infrastructure, presenting opportunities for further development.

– In several key areas, we see strong results for NLA, and our students appreciate the quality of teaching and the academic community. At the same time, there is a clear need to further enhance other aspects, particularly by emphasizing workplace relevance and strengthening internship opportunities. We also hope that recent campus developments will have a positive impact on student satisfaction with the physical learning environment and infrastructure, says the rector, Sigbjørn Sødal.