The University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) is one of Norway’s largest universities of applied sciences, with eight campuses in the south-eastern part of the country. It offers a wide range of programs, with a focus on applied research and close collaboration with regional partners.
Address: Raveien 215, 3184 Borre, Norway
Maritime Operations, Micro and Nano Systems Technology, Health and Social Sciences
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Domains taught:
- Automation, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Marine Science, Nanotechnologies, Process Control, Software Engineering
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
USN has strong partnerships with industry and the public sector in the region. The university is a key player in the development of the region’s knowledge-based economy.
Research:
USN’s research is practice-oriented and interdisciplinary. Key research areas include maritime operations, micro and nano systems technology, and health and social sciences.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1800
Current students***:
18000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
35000
Pros
A large and modern university of applied sciences with a strong regional focus and a wide range of study options.
Cons
The university’s multi-campus structure can be a disadvantage for some students.
Best For
Students seeking a practice-oriented education with a strong regional connection and a wide variety of program choices.
- Environmental Impact, Health Sciences, Innovation, Marine Ecosystems, Research and Development, Sustainability Practices, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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