Study at a Noroff Partner University:
Bachelor's Degrees Abroad
After completing a two-year vocational program at Noroff you will, for most our programs, have the opportunity to apply directly into the third year of a Bachelor Degree program at one our international partner university.
2 years at Noroff + 1 year abroad = Bachelor's Degree
Noroff has a close cooperation with several foreign educational institutions. The agreement states that you will receive full accreditation of the studies that you have completed at Noroff. This gives you the opportunity to apply directly into the third year of a Bachelor Degree program and complete it within one academic year abroad.
Who can qualify?
After completing two years of online or on campus studies at Noroff vocational school you will have a thorough vocational education and lots of practical experience. Students who have completed Network and IT Security, Sound and Music Production, Film Production, 3D Game Design, 3D Film Production or Graphic Design, are eligible for a year abroad through our 2 + 1 arrangement.
Some universities have a minimum requirement GPA and may look at the portfolio from Noroff when they decide if you can be accepted. In certain circumstances it is needed to have an interview where they assess the Bachelor program in which you are applying for.
International week
Every year representatives from Universities visit Noroff. The visits happen during our international week, which is held during the month of March. During international week, students become familiar with the study programs at Noroff and if needed, pick one that suits them. Online students are also welcome to attend the international week.
The Norwegian Loan Fund can provide full scholarships and loans for Norwegian citizens. Foreign students may receive some assistance from the Norwegian Loan Fund however; it is not guaranteed. After completing the full 180-credit bachelor program you will have 120 ECVET credits from Noroff and 60 ECTS credits from the university abroad.
Our partner universities
Teesside University
If you are interested in 3D, game design or graphic communications, this could be the university for you.
Deakin University
Deakin has TV, sound and movie studios, and is competent in digital media, visual communication and design.
University of South Wales
The University of South Wales is skilled whith 3D, sound and music, and network and security.
Study programs subject to Bachelor's Degrees abroad
Network and IT Security
Practical IT education that teaches you to prevent hacking and computer crime. The growing need for IT security competence provides great job opportunities after graduation.
| 2 years | |
| Available online | |
| Higher Professional Degree upon completion |
Sound and Music Production
Learn audio and music production in a professional studio. Get broad, practical experience with quality equipment, and acquire the skills needed in a dynamic industry.
| 2 years (or 1 year) | |
| Oslo, Bergen | |
| Not available online | |
| Vocaitional School Diploma upon completion |
Film Production
Become a filmmaker and work professionally with film or television production. In this film education you can immerse to be a producer, director, screenwriter, photographer or editor, and work with the same equipment used by the film industry.
| 2 years (or 1 year) | |
| Oslo and Bergen | |
| Not available online | |
| Vocaitional School Diploma upon completion |
Graphic Design
Practical design education where students learn to work creatively with visual communication. Become a graphic designer and work with strategic design, illustration, photography, web design and animation.
| 2 years (or 1 year) | |
| Available online | |
| Higher Professional Degree upon completion |
VFX - Visual Effects
Work with spectacular visual effects in movies, games and virtual reality. This education prepares you for a career in digital media across industries.
| 2 years | |
| Available online | |
| Vocaitional School Diploma upon completion |
