Noroff Vocational School
Noroff Vocational School study programs are designed to teach you a craft, and prepare you for a specific trade and career.
The Vocational School offers on-campus studies in Oslo, Bergen, Kristiansand and Stavanger. Most of our studies are also offered as online study programs on Noroff Online Studies. All of the study programs at Noroff Vocational School are approved by NOKUT and our studies are approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen).
Vocational School programs are awarded vocational points. This makes your education measurable to employers. 60 vocational points equals one year of full-time education. As a Vocational School, we focus on you as our student acquiring the knowledge and practical skills that businesses and the industry needs. Several courses have guest lectures.
Bachelor abroad
Two year Vocational School programs can be complemented with a third year at one of our partner universities abroad, resulting in the completion of a bachelor's degree. This is referred to as the 2+1=Bachelor opportunity. Our partner universities abroad are: Deakin University in Australia, Teesside University in England, University of South Wales in Cardiff and AFDA Film School in Cape Town. Feedback from the international universities suggests that Noroff Students are well above average in their practical skills, and have unique work ethics.
Noroff students are digital in nature
Noroff is a young school in rapid development, and we have positioned ourselves well in the industry. Students at Noroff are known to be active, innovative and digital. As a student at Noroff Vocational School, you will be mentored by skilled teachers and lecturers in a well-equipped and inspiring school environment.
Students have access to a PC or Mac with all necessary software included. They are able to be on-campus beyond normal hours. As a classroom student, you get free access to all lessons, resources and plans related to the online version of your study program offered on Noroff Online Studies.
Where can you apply?
The Vocational School have campuses located in Oslo, Bergen, Kristiansand and Stavanger. The on-campus study programs have annual startups, but the Online Studies have four startups per year.
Our students say
I am very pleased with Noroff. It is a great system, great teachers and especially a very good environment.
Mathilde Dahl Igland
We learn both the vocation, and how to deal with challenges we will meet in the industry.
Marius Ashtiani
Not a day goes by where I don't feel that I've learned a great deal, and that I can use what I have learned.
Erik Hammer
Study programs at Noroff Vocational School
Sound and Music Production
Want to work as a music producer? In this course you will learn the craft in a professional studio, and gain extensive experience with quality equipment, to aquire the skills needed in a dynamic industry under constant development.
| 2 years (or 1 year) | |
| Oslo, Bergen | |
| Not available online | |
| Vocaitional School Diploma upon completion |
Graphic Design
Graphic Design is a practical field focusing on creative problem solving using the principles of visual communication. The course is suited for those who want to work with interesting and diverse assignments within print, photography, illustration, web and motion design.
| 2 years (or 1 year) | |
| Oslo, Stavanger, Kristiansand | |
| Available online | |
| Vocaitional School Diploma upon completion |
Technical Design With CAD 2D/3D
Would you like to work with CAD modelling? As a CAD operator you work on modelling and drawing structures such as buildings, products, or mechanical devices. You work in teams with architects and engineers who are responsible for drafting solutions and calculations.
| 1 year | |
| Oslo | |
| Available online | |
| Vocaitional School Diploma upon completion |
Film Production
Is there a future filmmaker in you? This study program is suited for those who want a future in the film industry, either as a director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer or editor.
| 2 years (or 1 year) | |
| Oslo and Bergen | |
| Not available online | |
| Vocaitional School Diploma upon completion |
Digital Marketing
In this course you will learn how to use the important tools for Digital Marketing. It is aimed at those who want to implement marketing strategies in the business world.
| 1 year | |
| Oslo | |
| Available online | |
| Vocaitional School Diploma upon completion |
Network and IT Security
Network and IT security is a course for those who want a solid education in ICT. The course focuses on system administration, programming, security measures and digital forensics investigation.
| 2 years | |
| Oslo, Bergen, Kristiansand, Stavanger | |
| Available online | |
| Vocaitional School Diploma upon completion |
3D Design and Animation
Become a 3D designer and create realistic animations, environments and visualizations. Bring games and films to life and create 3D images of future products.
| 1 year | |
| Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Kristiansand | |
| Available online | |
| Vocaitional School Diploma upon completion |
3D Game Design
During the first year of 3D Game Design you learn the 3D crafts, and in the second year you learn to develop creative game contents. The course provides insight into the game development industry, from idea to finished product.
| 2 years | |
| Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Kristiansand | |
| Available online | |
| Vocaitional School Diploma upon completion |
3D Film Production
During the first year of 3D Film Production you learn the 3D crafts, and the second year teaches you to make captivating 3D films. When producing a 3D film, you will be using software and 3D characters instead of film cameras and actors.
| 2 years | |
| Available online | |
| Vocaitional School Diploma upon completion |
Network and System Administration
Newtork and system administration is a technical IT course in Microsoft and Unix based technology, network infrastructure and managing servers.
| 1 year | |
| Oslo, Bergen, Kristiansand, Stavanger | |
| Available online | |
| Vocaitional School Diploma upon completion |
