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Bergen Academy of Art and Design is a leading institution in artistic research and offers the highest education in Norway in the fields of Art and Design. Learning and teaching at KHiB are based on artistic research and experimentation. Through an active and visible role we convey the importance and value of art and design as integral to society. KHiB offers three-year bachelor programmes and two-year master’s programmes in both Art and Design and have employed Research Fellows associated with the Norwegian Artistic Research Fellowship Programme. Furthermore, we offer Teacher Training (PPU), which is a one-year full time programme for artists and designers aiming to become teachers. KHiB also offers life long learning courses for artists, designers and related professionals. Bergen Academy of Art and Design operates the “Norwegian Artistic Research Programme” which includes two parts, the “Norwegian Artistic Research Fellowship Programme” and the “Project Programme”. KHiB has approximately 340 students and 100 employees. Both students and staff contribute to a dynamic international environment. Since August 2012 KHiB has had two departments: the Department of Fine Art and the Department of Design. KHiB takes part in international networks and encourages students to use exchange programmes in their studies. Approximately 30% of the academic staff are recruited internationally. KHiB’s activities are currently located in six different buildings in the city centre of Bergen. (Source: the university’s website)
Degree Courses Taught in English: YesThis University currently has no English taught Online or Distance Courses listed.
None, however tutoring is offered in Norwegian and in English.
TOEFL/IELTS/Cambridge test required.
Student Accommodation in Bergen is offered by the Student Welfare organisation in Bergen (SiB). The majority of our international students are accommodated at Fantoft Student House:
http://www.boligtorget.no/sib/Housing/Boligomrade/9.
International students are given priority, provided that you apply for a room within the application period.
(Source: the university’s website)
Full time students don’t usually take on work whilst studying in Norway. The Norwegian Government requires foreign students to arrive in the country with enough funds to be able to support themselves throughout the full study period.
Proof of NOK 92,500 (data from the academic year 2012/13) is required per year per student, this equates to approx £11340 (rates change daily so please check). Please check the University website for more detailed information.
Please note all costings are in Norwegian krone and have been converted into euros, so please check the exchange rates.
Strømgaten 1, 5015 Bergen, Norway
Bergen Academy of Art and Design is a leading institution in artistic research and offers the highest education in Norway in the fields of Art and Design. Learning and teaching at KHiB are based on artistic research and experimentation. Through an active and visible role we convey the importance and value of art and design as integral to society. KHiB offers three-year bachelor programmes and two-year master’s programmes in both Art and Design and have employed Research Fellows associated with the Norwegian Artistic Research Fellowship Programme. Furthermore, we offer Teacher Training (PPU), which is a one-year full time programme for artists and designers aiming to become teachers. KHiB also offers life long learning courses for artists, designers and related professionals. Bergen Academy of Art and Design operates the “Norwegian Artistic Research Programme” which includes two parts, the “Norwegian Artistic Research Fellowship Programme” and the “Project Programme”. KHiB has approximately 340 students and 100 employees. Both students and staff contribute to a dynamic international environment. Since August 2012 KHiB has had two departments: the Department of Fine Art and the Department of Design. KHiB takes part in international networks and encourages students to use exchange programmes in their studies. Approximately 30% of the academic staff are recruited internationally. KHiB’s activities are currently located in six different buildings in the city centre of Bergen. (Source: the university’s website)