NLA is a Christian university college. Studying at NLA University College not only trains your professional skills, but also promotes your personal and ethical development, and motivates you to become socially engaged.
Norway's education system is renowned far beyond its borders. The high-quality teaching at NLA Høgskolen plays its part in this. If you are looking for a value-based degree program in an international environment, NLA University College, with campuses in Kristiansand, Bergen, and Oslo, is the perfect place for you! On our website, you will find all the important information about the university, the city, and more – and learn how your dream of studying abroad at NLA University College can become a reality. Who knows – maybe you will soon be experiencing Norway's dynamic student life and breathtaking nature up close?
The NLA University College is a private, publicly recognized university with campuses in the three Norwegian cities of Bergen, Kristiansand, and Oslo. Founded in 1968 as a training academy for teachers, the NLA University College has since developed into a university offering a wide range of bachelor's and master's programs in the fields of education, theology, philosophy, journalism, media and communication, sports, music, intercultural studies, and finance and management.
A distinctive feature of the NLA University Collge is its Christian values, which influence its educational concept and community life. At NLA, education is understood as a holistic process: in addition to “what you become,” “who you become” is also at the heart of teaching. The program not only shapes your professional skills, but also your personal, ethical, and social attitudes. Christian values such as respect for creation and human dignity, intellectual freedom, charity, forgiveness, equality, and solidarity play a central role in this. The college staff strive to create a pleasant environment in which each individual can develop freely and is motivated to actively engage in the well-being of their fellow human beings and society at the national and global level. Those who wish to become involved in Christian communities will find opportunities to do so on all three campuses.
Similarly, NLA University College is characterized by its international orientation. In accordance with its Christian values, NLA University College welcomes all prospective students, regardless of their religion, nationality, or outlook on life, and even offers study and semester programs specifically aimed at international students, such as the English-language master's in Global Journalism or the semester program in Business, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship. Accordingly, students from over 50 countries study at NLA University College. In addition, students in all degree programs have the opportunity to study abroad and participate in international exchange programs.
NLA University College has six different campuses. Which campus you will study at during your studies abroad in Norway depends on your choice of subject.
Most students at NLA University College study in Bergen.
There are two campuses in Bergen: The Sandviken Campus is located ten minutes by bus from the city center at the foot of Sandviksfjellet (Sandviken Mountain). At the Sandviken Campus, NLA offers courses in intercultural studies, education and theology, religion, and philosophy.
The second campus in Bergen, the Kalfaret Campus, was newly established in 2024 and is located near the city center. On a beautiful, spacious campus, students will find classrooms and study rooms, a cafeteria, a library, laboratories, administrative offices, and a cozy outdoor area. The Kalfaret campus is home to degree programs in teacher training, early childhood development, business administration, and sports.
In southern Norway, NLA Høgskolen maintains the Gimlekollen Campus, about 20 minutes from downtown Kristiansand. Approximately 350 students study here, mainly in the fields of journalism, media, and communication. Due to this specialization, NLA Gimlekollen is not only equipped with the usual seminar rooms, but also has a radio and television studio, an editing suite, and several digital workstations. Several semester programs in business administration, leadership, and entrepreneurship are also taught in Kristiansand.
The NLA campus Staffeldtsgate is located in Norway's capital. Conveniently situated in the heart of downtown Oslo, it offers music, teaching, business administration, and theology students a lively learning environment where they can develop both academically and personally.
Since fall 2025, NLA University College has also had a campus in Stavanger. Located near the city center, the Hauge School of Management offers programs in innovation, marketing, and management, as well as economics and administration.
NLA University College is also represented in Trondheim, one of Norway's best student cities. In collaboration with Gå Ut Senteret and Norkirken Trondheim, it maintains a study center that offers courses in theology.
Whether you choose Bergen, Kristiansand, or Oslo, all three cities offer a vibrant student life with a wide range of leisure activities, places to go out, and student associations. One place that students in Kristiansand should not miss is the new BARE Student House, which regularly hosts social and cultural events for students. A special feature of Norwegian cities is their close connection to nature. While you can enjoy urban life with all its amenities in the city center, you will find the tranquility of nature just outside the city gates. Whether in the midst of Bergen's seven mountains and fjords, the forests and beaches of Kristiansand, or the ski slopes and lakes around Oslo, city life and nature merge everywhere to create an ideal place for recreation and sports.
Student housing is well organized in all three cities, but demand is sometimes very high. That's why it's important to start looking for an apartment early on and - in the case of student residences - to meet the application deadlines when studying in Norway. The NLA University College advertises guaranteed accommodation for international students. However, these are not university-owned dormitories, but residential complexes run by the student services organizations SiO (Oslo), Sammen (Bergen), and SiA (Kristiansand). Applying for a place in a dormitory is voluntary and your own responsibility, i.e., you will not automatically be assigned an apartment when you enroll at NLA Høgskolen! If you apply within the specified deadlines, you will receive well-equipped accommodation at a comparatively low price of between NOK 3,000 and NOK 7,000 per month (€250–€600). If you prefer to live privately in a shared apartment or even in your own apartment, you must be prepared for significantly higher rents – often around NOK 10,000. Generally speaking, the situation is less tense in smaller cities such as Kristiansand, and rents are lower than in Oslo and Bergen.
Munich Business School (MBS) offers you the opportunity to combine studying in Munich with a stay at NLA University College in Kristiansand – all within one program! You can complete your semester abroad at NLA University College as part of a bachelor's degree in International Business at MBS. Find out more about our study program now!
Note: Despite careful maintenance of our content, individual details regarding the semester abroad may occasionally change. For binding and up-to-date information, we recommend checking our partner university database.
Are you interested in the bachelor's degree in International Business at Munich Business School? Then simply apply via the MBS application portal to start your studies in February or September. If you meet the necessary academic and language requirements, you will be invited to a selection interview. It is best to apply early to secure the best chances of studying at both Munich Business School and NLA University College!
Once your application to Munich Business School has been accepted and you have successfully enrolled in the bachelor's program in International Business, your studies in Munich will begin. During your first semesters at Munich Business School, you will acquire important business fundamentals, take various specializations and electives according to your interests, and work on exciting projects together with your fellow students.
The first semesters at Munich Business School are also the ideal time to plan your semester abroad at NLA Høgskolen. When you study abroad at NLA University College depends on when you start your studies. If you started your bachelor's degree at Munich Business School in the fall, your semester abroad will take place in the fourth semester. However, if you started your bachelor's degree in February, you will not go abroad until the sixth semester.
The International Center at MBS is available to assist you in planning your semester abroad at NLA University College and will answer all your questions about course selection, housing, and student life.
Once you have successfully completed your first semesters at Munich Business School and finalized your plans for your semester abroad at NLA University College, you're finally ready to go. Yay, your semester abroad in Kristiansand is about to begin! Immerse yourself in the new (university) culture, make new friends, soak up everything around you, try new things, and create memories that will last a lifetime! One thing is certain: the experience of studying abroad in Kristiansand will stay with you forever and you will return a new person.
After your semester abroad, you will return to Munich Business School and complete your bachelor's degree after one to three more semesters (depending on when you started your studies).
To qualify for a business degree at Munich Business School and thus also at NLA University College, you must meet certain academic and language requirements. MBS offers several application rounds. It is advisable to apply early, as the number of places is limited.
Studying at NLA University College is a dream for many young adults – and with good reason! At the same time, studying abroad in Norway is a big step that needs to be well planned and financed. To help you with the organization, this FAQ provides answers to frequently asked questions about studying at NLA University College.
Most universities in Norway are public institutions. However, there are also a handful of private universities and university colleges. One of these is NLA Høgskolen, with campuses in Bergen, Oslo, and Kristiansand. NLA Høgskolen is also state-accredited and receives partial funding from the government.
As NLA University College is a private university, tuition fees are charged for studying there, unlike at public universities in Norway. However, due to state subsidies for the university college, the fees are relatively low by international standards. For the 2025/26 academic year, they amount to NOK 4,200 per semester, or around €350–400. If you decide to combine your studies abroad in Norway at NLA University College with a degree at Munich Business School, you will save on Norwegian tuition fees. Studying at NLA University College is therefore doubly worthwhile!
The NLA University College has an international profile. It specifically attracts international students to Norway and enables its students in various degree programs to study abroad for a period of time and participate in international exchange programs. Depending on their degree program, students can choose from several partner institutions in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, and Latin America.
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