University of South-Eastern Norway
Horten, Norway
Quick facts
- World rank
- #801
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
- 19,000
- International students
- 12%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
The University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) is a prominent public state university with eight campuses, including Campus Vestfold located in Horten (Bakkenteigen). It is one of Norway's largest educational institutions, established in 2018 through a merger of three university colleges, and is particularly noted for its focus on maritime studies, engineering, and technology-industry collaboration.
Fields of study
- Arts, Craft and Music
- Business, Management and Innovation
- Health and Social Care
- History and History of Ideas
- IT, Computer Science and Information Systems
- Languages and Literature
- Maritime Studies
- Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Environmental Sciences
- Media Studies, Communication and Marketing
- Optometry
- Pedagogy
- Social Sciences and Cultural Studies
- Sports, Physical Education and Outdoor Recreation
- Teacher Education
- Technology and Engineering
Accreditation: NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- December 1
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Design – Visual Communication (opens in a new tab)Norwegian · On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Joint International Master in Semiconductor ChipS Integration and Innovation (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | Autumn 2027 |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.