Frontend-utvikling på Noroff

Higher Professional Degree

Front-End Development

Study Online or On Campus in Norway

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.

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Online Studies

7 January 2025
(Admissions still open)
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12 August 2025

14 October 2025

2 years full time | 4 years part time

Full time: NOK 44.000,- per semester
Part time: NOK 22.000,- per semester

State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen)

Oslo

11 August 2025

2 years full time

NOK 62.000,- per semester
NOK 1.900,- registration fee

State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen)

AI in the study programme

How is AI used in the Front-End Development programme?

Students are encouraged to use AI as a supportive tool to enhance their learning, not as a replacement for their knowledge. While we currently do not offer specific lectures or courses on AI in front-end development, plans are underway to integrate this into the curriculum. This will ensure that students learn how to responsibly and effectively use AI tools, preparing them for its increasing role in the industry.

How is AI being used in the workplace as a Front-End Developer?

AI is transforming front-end development by enhancing both the user experience and the development process. It enables the creation of adaptive and user-centric designs, tailoring interfaces to individual preferences and behaviors. Developers can use AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Tabnine to generate boilerplate code, suggest relevant code snippets, and autocomplete complex structures, saving time and allowing them to focus on creative problem-solving.

AI also helps optimize code by analyzing performance, reducing unnecessary re-renders in frameworks like React, and resolving inefficiencies in CSS and JavaScript. Furthermore, AI streamlines the development process by automating tasks such as testing and debugging, enabling developers to detect and address issues faster than traditional methods.

While AI offers significant efficiency and precision, it cannot replace a developer’s creativity, empathy, and contextual judgment. Skilled developers remain essential for designing and evaluating solutions that meet user needs, ensuring that the human touch remains at the core of frontend development.

Why Study front-end development?

As a front-end developer, you write the code behind what users see and interact with on websites, programs, and apps. This programme equips you with expertise in design principles, universal design, and user experience. After graduation, you'll be ready for roles in design agencies, IT companies, software houses, media, and communications firms.

You’ll learn key industry tools, including JavaScript, which, alongside HTML and CSS, is essential for creating dynamic, interactive web solutions. Throughout the programme, you'll gain practical experience by working on real-world assignments, preparing you for your future career.

💰 Developers in Norway earn an average of around 850,000 NOK per year, based on statistics from SSB.

Career Opportunities

After completing the Front-end Development program, you can pursue jobs such as:

  • Application Developer
  • Frontend Developer
  • Web Designer
  • Interaction Designer
  • Frontend Architect
  • Consultant
  • Entrepreneur
Maria Eilertsen er frontend-utvikler i Gjensidige

Maria is a Front-end Developer at Gjensidige

Programme information

Learning outcomes

The program's central focus is on developing the interface between customer experience and system development. The products developed during the study period should combine aesthetic appeal, functionality, and precise technical execution. You will receive thorough instruction in design processes, interaction design, and programming to achieve this holistic approach.

The main goal of the study is to ensure practical mastery of skills, and the teaching is largely based on practical work with tasks that reflect industry requirements. You will gain insight into the principles of entrepreneurship, as a career as a frontend developer requires expertise in workflow, automation, and efficiency in both work processes and final products.

The final project exam is a demonstration of students' competence, and the result can be used as an attachment to job applications or as a tangible proposal for production in the industry. This integrated study approach ensures not only theoretical understanding but also provides you with the necessary practical experience and insight crucial for a successful career in frontend development.

Read more about the study program in our course catalog.

Course structure

First-year subjects:

  • Design
  • HTML and CSS
  • Project methodology
  • Semester Project
  • Javascript 1
  • Agency 1
  • Project Exam 1
  • Portfolio 1

Second-year subjects:

  • CSS Frameworks
  • Javascript 2
  • Workflow
  • Semester Project 2
  • Industry Knowledge
  • Development Platforms
  • Javascript Frameworks
  • Project Exam 2
  • Portfolio 2

Extended programme information

School: Noroff Higher Vocational College (Noroff Fagskole)
Application deadline: Continuous admission. Applications are processed in the order they are submitted.
Language of instruction: English online. Norwegian/English on campus
Accreditations: Approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen). Accredited by NOKUT.
Degree: Higher Professional Degree
Credits: 120 ECVET

Hardware and software

We recommend the following:

  • 500 GB Hard Disk (or 250 GB + cloud storage: e.g., Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive (recommended).
  • 8 GB RAM.
  • Core i5 or M1 processor.
  • Both PC and Mac can be used, as it is also done in the industry.

It is desirable for students to use their machines, but there are also desktop machines on campus that can be used. As a campus student, you will receive all necessary licenses on your private machine.

Admission requirements

Noroff has ongoing admissions, and applications are processed in the order they are received. The earlier you apply, the earlier you can secure a study place.

To qualify for the program, you must have general study competence or vocational education with a professional certificate. It is also possible to apply based on recognized prior learning.

For international students, depending upon which country you have received your education from, the requirements will differ. Please use this website where you can find the specific requirements for your country at the bottom of the page.

You can read more about admission requirements here.

Financing

All our study programs are approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen). You can apply to the Loan Fund for basic support (loan and grant; NOK 151,690) and tuition fees (NOK 77,192).

As an adult student, you can receive loans and grants from the State Educational Loan Fund. This also applies if you work while studying.

As a main rule, you must be a Norwegian citizen to receive support from the Norwegian State Educational Fund. However, foreign citizens may also be entitled to financial support. Check here to see if you are eligible.

You can read more about payment, loans, and grants here. 

What is the Difference Between Back-end and Front-end?

Noroff offers study programs in both Front-end Development and Back-end Development. Choosing between these programs may be challenging. Here you will find help to navigate through the fields of front-end and back-end development.

Difference between på Back-end and Front-end

Student interviews

Jørgen Engh
The course is up to date and I feel that we are acquiring knowledge that is attractive to the business community. Jørgen Engh
Sindre Skoglund-Hansen
If it hadn't been for Noroff, I would never have had the technical expertise needed to create websites. Sindre Skoglund-Hansen

Our academic staff

Shabana Jahan
The field's constant evolution fosters innovation, allowing individuals to work with cutting-edge technologies and frameworks. Shabana Jahan
Talitha Kruger
Front-end developers blend creativity and logic to create experiences that inspire and connect people globally.Talitha Kruger

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