Hedmark University College is located in the south-eastern part of Norway, approximately 2 hours drive north of Oslo. With more than 7500 students it is one of the largest university colleges in Norway. The college provides high standards of education and modern research-based teaching.
The movement of students and staff across national borders is a central component in the internationalisation process. Hedmark University College is internationally oriented and emphasises student and staff Cooperation through European and national cooperation programmes and bilateral agreements.
Faculty of Education and Natural Sciences
The Faculty of Education and Natural Sciences at Campus Hamar has 1700 students enrolled in research-based study programmes within the fields of the Humanities, Social Sciences, Teacher Education, Fine Arts, Computer Science and Biotechnology. The Faculty provides diverse opportunities for short term exchange students and degree-seeking students from our worldwide network of Erasmus, Nordplus and bilateral partners as well as for free-movers.
The student town of Hamar is situated in the fertile cultural landscape along the banks of Lake Mjøsa in south eastern Norway. Located only a 1.5 hours train ride from Oslo, Hamar is a place where rural traditions blend with urban lifestyles, offering exciting adventures for the curious-minded. Our campus is located in the city centre, and as a student at the Faculty of Education and Natural Sciences you benefit from a stimulating and inclusive academic environment matched with a wide range of extracurricular activities, new friends and memories you'll never forget.
Faculty of Public Health
Faculty of Public Health is the place for you who want to study or work with Health and Sports on a university college level. The Campus is situated in the town of Elverum, which has chosen Public Health as an area of commitment and also has multiple possibilities for outdoor activities, sports and cultural experiences in the surrounding area.
There are approximately 1100 students enrolled at Campus Elverum. Our study programme covers fields from Nursing, Health Promoting Dental Care and Mental Health, to Sports and Outdoor life. Our study- and research profile is Public Health, and there is an active professional and scientific environment at campus.
Faculty of Public Health has an international commitment, co-operating with partners on all continents.
In January 2011 we moved into new and top modern teaching facilities at Terningen Arena, with other tenants that might be partners in future common projects.
The construction includes modern premises for Nursing and Dental practice, as well as excellent facilities for Sports.