HVL welcomes students from all over the world to attend and study along the western coast of Norway. Due to its location, students are granted the luxury of being close to nature and experiences, and is great for students wanting to combine high professional level with a vibrant student life in the middle of mountains, fjord and ocean.
HVL has strong and innovative professional environments within many fields, and through education, research and development the University creates new knowledge and expertise, anchored internationally and with solutions that work locally.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | January–June |
| Semester 2 | Autumn Semester | August–December |
View the HVL Academic Calendar
Guides and additional information
HVL has online resources to help get the most out of your exchange:
Campuses
Exchange students may only take courses offered at the Bergen campus.
HVL also has campuses located in Førde, Haugesund, Sogndal and Stord.
Read more about Bergen at visit Norway.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Full-time study load
30 ECTS credits per semester at HVL is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at VID.
Study Options
You must take the courses as outlined by UQ's School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Semester Restrictions
HVL Nursing is only available to nursing students for Fall Semester/UQ Semester 2.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search HVL's course catalogue if courses do not appear in the database.
Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only.
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Accommodation
As an exchange student, you will get an accommodation guarantee through the student welfare organization Sammen if you apply within the deadline that will be given to you upon being accepted.
The host university encourages you not to apply until you have received information from HVL regarding the application process.
See further detail on HVL's accommodation page.
Cost of living
HVL provides examples of Norwegian prices for accommodation, food and other expenditures, please the HVL finances.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
All international students must have valid health insurance while in Norway. Students may be entitled to a voluntary membership in the National Insurance Scheme. HVL provides information for international students looking to organise their health insurance.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
HVL provides visa and immigrant information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the Royal Norwegian Embassy for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)