Nord University | University Info | 2 PhDs in English

PhD Programmes

Agriculture & Forestry (1)

Ph.D. Aquatic Biosciences

Business & Management (1)

Ph.D. Business

Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)

Ph.D. Aquatic Biosciences

Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)

Ph.D. Aquatic Biosciences

About

History

Nord University was established on January 1 2016, after a merger between University of Nordland, Nord-Trøndelag University College and Nesna University College.

Cooperation between the university and community and working life stimulates development, through the education of professionals and leaders and through research that contributes to economic growth.

Education

A significant aspect of the university’s profile is its role as an important national supplier of professional education. Further and continuing education, such as MBA programmes and professional development courses in aquaculture, also form an important part of the academic profile. The university will secure its place in the higher education sector, and its mission, by building recognised academic communities within defined professional and traditional academic disciplines. These fields support development of regional communities, and business and industry.

Research

All research conducted at Nord University should be based upon respect for the rights and welfare the participants. Considertion of participants' welfare and integrity is the basis for ethical research and takes precendence over the interests of science and society.

University Ranking

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report

2024

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2023

1564

2022

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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

More rankings and student reviews

Services

Student services

International Students Union (ISU)
ISU Bodø and ISU Steinkjer are subsidiaries of the umbrella organisation ISU Norway. ISU Norway aims to highlight the social, academic and political situation of international students in Norway.

Library services

The University Library has eight branches. At Nord University's study location in Sandnessjøen you will find course literature and other academic literature at Alstahaug Public Library.

ICT services

EndNote
MindManager
NVivo
SPSS
The university offers the UNINETT Eduroam network to students and employees.

Student Life

Campus life

Study locations:

Bodø
Levanger
Mo i Rana
Namsos
Nesna
Sandnessjøen
Steinkjer
Stjørdal
Vesterålen.

Sports facilities

If you enjoy filling your leisure time with physical activity and outdoor adventure, Bodø is perfect for you. A lively city, with a beautiful coastline and magestic mountains, provides perfect opportunities for an active, energising and relaxing lifestyle. In Bodø, the adventures and possibilities are waiting in line, whether it is kayaking, mountaineering, bicycling, sporting events, or organised sport in the city's sports centres and gyms.

Student clubs

Student organisation Bodø
SON Trøndelag
Studentorganisasjonen Nord universitet - Nesna

Accreditation

Nord University was founded and accredited on January 1 2016 and is state-owned higher education institution.

Nord University Scholarships

PhD Master Bachelor

Below you will find scholarships for Nord University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.