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University of South-Eastern Norway (USN)

Norway

Address: Raveien 215, 3184 Borre, Norway

Maritime Operations, Micro and Nano Systems Technology, Health and Social Sciences

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.

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

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*: 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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