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Østfold University College

country rank  6
world rank  1245

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Overview

Established in 1994, the Høgskolen i Østfold (Østfold University College) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Halden (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Ostfold. This institution also has a branch campus in Fredrikstad. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Høgskolen i Østfold (HiØ) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Høgskolen i Østfold (HiØ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 30-year-old Norwegian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HiØ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Østfold University College's Control Typepublic

Entity

Østfold University College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Østfold University College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Østfold University College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Østfold University College
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Campus Location

Address Remmen
Halden
1757 Ostfold
Norway
Østfold University College Phone Number +47 69 21 50 00
Østfold University College Fax Number +47 69 21 50 02
Other locations Fredrikstad

Østfold University College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Østfold University College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Østfold University College's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Østfold University College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Østfold University College.

Østfold University College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Østfold University College's admission information.

Østfold University College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Østfold University College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Østfold University College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Østfold University College's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Østfold University College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Østfold University College's Admission Office Admission Office

Remmen
Halden 1757
69 21 50 00


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Østfold University College.

Østfold University College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Østfold University College has an enrollment range of 4,000-4,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Østfold University College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


Østfold University College's Control Type Control Type

Østfold University College is a public higher education institution.


Østfold University College's Entity Type Entity Type

Østfold University College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Østfold University College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Østfold University College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Østfold University College does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Østfold University College's main facilities:


Østfold University College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Østfold University College's Library


Østfold University College's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Østfold University College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Østfold University College's main services:


Østfold University College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Østfold University College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Østfold University College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Østfold University College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Østfold University College's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Østfold University College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Østfold University College is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1994


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Østfold University College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Østfold University College's official affiliations and memberships to higher education-related organizations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).


Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Østfold University College 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Østfold University College's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Østfold University College's Facebook page Østfold University College's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

Østfold University College's Twitter page Østfold University College's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Østfold University College's YouTube channel Østfold University College's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Østfold University College's Instagram page Østfold University College's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Østfold University College's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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