Bodø University College (HBO) is a place for learning, experience and research for approximately 430 staff and 4,800 students. With learning facilities across Nordland County, HBO is an important institution of teaching and research in the region.

In Bodø, HBO has centralised all its activity in Mørkved, approximately 10 kilometres east of Bodø's city centre. The campus was established in 1985, and has since then been expanded as HBO has grown. The last part of the construction was finished in 2004, and includes a new and modern library as well as a new entrance area.

Bodø University

HBO is one of a few university colleges in Norway aspiring to get the status as university in the near future. This requires highly qualified academic staff. Our main task in this process is to evolve HBO into a strong centre for higher education and research, both nationally and regionally. HBO also aims to contribute to rising the low level of education in the region.

What does Bodø University College offer?

• An inspiring, high-quality learning environment in modern and well equipped facilities.
• A university college large enough to give room to diversity, but remain lucid - all in one place.
• An international community with study abroad possibilities. Every year, more students take advantage of the possibility of studying or training abroad.
• Active students, student organisations, a separate student house run by students, well developed welcoming and introductory services for new students.
• Proximity to Bodø city with good communication and public transport, shopping possibilites and more than 500 clubs which offer diverse leisure activities. In addition, you get an awe-inspiring natural experience.
• Sports centres, sports fields, swimming pool, alpine piste, 30 kilometres long lighted ski trail, river park, and a well developed walking and biking path network in close proximity to campus.