Noroff Higher Vocational College
At Noroff you can begin to hone your digital expertise by higher vocational education that is aimed at the industries in which you wish to build your future. We educate first movers.
Noroff Higher Vocational College has campuses in Oslo, Bergen, Kristiansand and Stavanger. The start of semester is in August, when you will already be hands-on.
The higher vocational education will present you with relevant challenges through classroom teaching, self-study, guest lectures and a close collaboration with and insight into industry and commerce and the market. Our reading lists reflect the digital need of tomorrow.
Consider a learning environment where you and your fellow students voluntarily and enthusiastically remain on campus after the end of a day of teaching. Because you want to be better. Even better. Because you want to learn more, to perfect your skills. We guarantee that being prepared will become second nature. Every day.
You have exciting and insightful years ahead of you. A higher vocational education at Noroff will be one of the elements that form the rest of your professional life. Our students acquaint themselves with many current and future employers at an early stage and every year the curriculum is updated to be congruent with corresponding industry standards.
It will probably feel like you are already in employment a number of times over the course of the academic year. All our professionally competent teachers and lecturers greet each new day with a passion to give you that feeling.
The majority of educational programs are also available as online studies with programmes starting up four times a year. All documentation and learning material is digitally available to all students.
The higher vocational education awards credits where 60 credits is equivalent to one year of education. All of our educational programs are accredited by the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) and have been approved for student loans and grants by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Statens Lånekasse for utdanning). The two-year educational program can be extended by a third study year abroad, leading to a bachelor’s degree.
The Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research recently announced the new degree titles for higher vocational programs. These are professional degree for one year programs (60 and 90 credits) and higher professional degree for two year programs (120 credits).
Together with the Swedish school Nackademin, Noroff is part of a larger Nordic Partnership.
Study programs at Noroff Higher Vocational College
Cloud Foundations
This program offers practical education where you learn about physical infrastructure, server operations, and cloud technologies with Microsoft Azure as the platform.
Online Study Program | |
1 year | |
Professional Degree |
Back-end Development (2-year)
Tech education for those aspiring to become a back-end developer with advanced technical programming skills. You will learn advanced features in JavaScript, cloud-based services, and .NET, preparing you to work as a full-stack developer.
2 year | |
Available online | |
Higher Professional Degree Diploma |
Digital Marketing
Enter the world of digital marketing and deliver measurable results through digital advertising, search engine optimisation, content marketing and analytics. This programme focuses on strategic and targeted online marketing and social media practices.
1 year | |
Available online | |
Oslo, Bergen | |
Professional Degree upon completion |
Back-end Development (1-year)
Tech education for those who want to work on the web solutions of the future. The development and maintenance of server-based software solutions are becoming increasingly important, making back-end developers one of the most sought-after roles in the tech industry.
1 year | |
Available online | |
Professional Degree Diploma |
Front-end Development
The technology education where visual design meets coding, web, and UX design. The high demand for front-end developers opens doors to a diverse career in IT and design.
2 years | |
Available online | |
Higher Professional Degree upon completion |
Data Analyst (2-year)
Become a sought-after data analyst with advanced skills in databases, cloud services and big data, helping organisations make informed decisions with relevant and up-to-date information.
2 years | |
Available online | |
Higher Professional Degree |
Data Analyst (1-year)
As a data analyst, you will be one of the most sought-after professionals in today's job market. Your ability to help business leaders make informed decisions using relevant and up-to-date data-driven information will make you a valuable asset.
1 year | |
Online Study Programme | |
Professional Degree |
Python for Finance
The programme gives you the opportunity to combine financial expertise with Python skills, enabling you to contribute to the development of new software products for the financial industry.
6 months | |
Online Study Programme |
Digital Product Management
This programme provides a hands-on learning journey to help you bring digital innovation to market. You will learn to identify user needs, develop solutions and strategically manage digital products.
1 year | |
Online Study Programme | |
Professional Degree |
Service Design
This programme provides a hands-on education that teaches you to create seamless customer journeys and interactions for any product. Through hands-on work on relevant cases and projects, you will develop your skills and knowledge of industry best practices.
1 year | |
Online Study Programme | |
Professional Degree |
User Interface Design
An education that provides practical expertise in developing user-friendly designs. As the demand for well-designed digital products grows, so does the need for this expertise.
1 year | |
Online Study Programme | |
Professional Degree |
Graphic Design (2-year)
The programme offers hands-on training that develops both creative and strategic visual communication skills. Through real-world projects, you'll gain practical experience that equips you for immediate entry into the workplace.
2 years | |
Available online | |
Higher Professional Degree upon completion |
Graphic Design (1-year)
Hands-on education programme that teaches you to work creatively and strategically with visual communication. You'll gain experience through real-life projects, preparing you for employment.
1 year | |
Available online | |
Professional Degree upon completion |
Technical Design – Architectural
A practical education for those who want to work technologically and creatively in architecture and modelling. You will stand out on the job market with the ability to produce architectural drawings and visualisation materials.
1 Year | |
Online Study Programme | |
Professional Degree |
Technical Design – Mechanical
Hands-on education that teaches you about mechanical assemblies and structures. This knowledge is in demand across a range of industries and can open doors to exciting opportunities in fields such as construction and the oil industry.
1 year | |
Online Study Programme | |
Professional Degree |
Technical Design - Building Information Modelling - BIM
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the key to digital transformation in the construction industry. This hands-on education will prepare you for a career in the construction industry with a future-oriented perspective.
2 years | |
Online Study Programme | |
Higher Professional Degree |
Video Marketing in Social Media
Hands-on education that teaches you how to create engaging video content for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Today, there is a high demand for marketers with video production skills.
1 year | |
Online Studies | |
Professional Degree |
Applied Machine Learning
There are few aspects of our digital lives that are untouched by machine learning. With this programme, you'll teach systems to learn from data. You'll be highly qualified for jobs in AI and can start working straight after graduation.
1 year | |
Online Study Programme | |
Professional Degree |
Sound and Music Production
This programme is designed for individuals who wish to work creatively or technically with music and sound. The degree is made for those who aspire to become artists, composers, producers, or work with sound and film music.
2 years (or 1 year) | |
Oslo, Bergen | |
Higher Professional Degree |
Film Production
This programme provides practical skills training for those wishing to work in the film industry. During the degree, you will work on student productions and receive comprehensive training on the equipment used in today's film industry.
2 years (or 1 year) | |
Oslo, Bergen | |
Higher Professional Degree |
Network and IT Security
This programme provides a pragmatic IT education specifically designed to equip individuals with the skills necessary to combat hacking and cybercrime. The acute demand for IT security expertise provides excellent employment opportunities.
2 years | |
Available online | |
Higher Professional Degree upon completion |
Network and System Administration
The need for network and systems administration skills has never been greater. The management, configuration and administration of data networks and servers has evolved from being the domain of IT companies to a pervasive influence across multiple industries.
1 year | |
Online Study Programme | |
Professional Degree |
3D Art and Games Technology
This hands-on education prepares you for a career in the games, animation, visual effects, advertising and visualisation industries. The programme uses the latest technology and working methods to prepare you for the real world.
1 year | |
Available online | |
Oslo, Bergen | |
Professional Degree |
3D Art and Games Technology - Content Creation
This programme gives you the skills to create the visual elements we see on the screen, such as characters and environments in games and films. The need to produce 3D content with high artistic standards is a requirement in many different industries.
2 years | |
Online Study Programme | |
Oslo, Bergen | |
Higher Professional Degree |
3D Art and Games Technology - Interactive
Work with the latest game technology and become an attractive 3D designer with first-hand knowledge of game engines. During the programme, you will create your own game and learn about visualisation and 3D graphics for VR and AR.
2 years | |
Online Study Programme | |
Oslo, Bergen | |
Higher Professional Degree |