Oslo University College

Oslo University College
Høgskolen i Oslo
Motto	OUC provides knowledge for a lifetime (translated from Norwegian)
Established	1994
Type	State College
Rector	Sissel Østberg
Admin. staff	1100
Students	12,000
Location	Oslo, Norway
Website	www.hio.no

Oslo University College (OUC), Norwegian: Høgskolen i Oslo (HiO) is the largest state university college in Norway, with more than 11,000 students and approx. 1100 employees.^[1] OUC offers the broadest portfolio of professional studies available in Norway.

OUC was established August 1, 1994 when the Norwegian college system was restructured and 18 smaller colleges in the Oslo area merged. Most of the school is now (from 2007) located in the city centre of Oslo along Pilestredet street. The main campus is the previous Frydenlund Brewery near Bislett stadium.

Oslo University College and Akershus University College are heading towards a merger with effect from august 2011

The language of instruction is Norwegian, but certain courses are taught in English.

Faculties

• Faculty of Art, Design and Drama
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Faculty of Education and International Studies
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Journalism, Library and Information Science
• Faculty of Nursing

Centres

• Centre for Educational Research and Development
• Centre for the Study of Professions
• National Centre for Multicultural Education
• Learning Centre

External links

• Oslo University College website
• Courses taught in English at Oslo University College

References

1. ^ Facts about OUC [1]

Coordinates: 59°55′18.73″N 10°44′0.26″E / 59.9218694°N 10.7334056°E / 59.9218694; 10.7334056