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| Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences | |
|---|---|
| Name | Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences |
| Established | 2011 |
| Closed | 2018 |
| Type | University college |
| City | Oslo |
| Country | Norway |
Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences was a Norwegian state university college formed in 2011 through a merger and reorganised by 2018, located in Oslo and the former county of Akershus. The institution served as a successor to several vocational and professional colleges and participated in collaborations with entities such as University of Oslo, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, BI Norwegian Business School, Oslo Metropolitan University, and regional authorities including Oslo municipality and Akershus County Municipality. It engaged with national frameworks like Ministry of Education and Research and European programmes connected to Erasmus Programme, Horizon 2020, and Nordplus.
The college emerged from earlier mergers among colleges including Oslo University College, Akershus University College, Oslo School of Architecture and Design partners, and professional training providers connected to Diakonhjemmet University College, MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society, and Lovisenberg Diaconal University College antecedents. Its formation intersected with national reforms such as the Higher Education Reform debates and policy influenced by figures linked to Storting decisions and ministers from the Labour Party (Norway), Conservative Party (Norway), and Progress Party (Norway). During its lifetime it negotiated academic frameworks with bodies including Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and research funding from Research Council of Norway. Key events saw partnerships with institutions like University of Bergen, University of Tromsø, Oslo District Court in legal clinics, and engagement with cultural institutions such as Nationaltheatret, Munch Museum, and Nasjonalbiblioteket.
Administration drew on models used at University of Oslo and University of Bergen, with leadership liaising with the Norwegian Association of Higher Education Institutions and the Norwegian Association of Researchers. Senior management interacted with trade unions including UNIO, LO (Norway), and professional bodies such as Norwegian Medical Association, Norwegian Bar Association, and Norwegian Nurses Organisation. The college’s governance featured boards influenced by representatives from Oslo City Council, Akershus County Council, corporate partners like Telenor, Equinor, and cultural partners including Oslo Opera House and National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design. External collaborations extended to international agencies such as UNESCO, Council of Europe, European University Association, and accreditation contacts with European Qualifications Framework stakeholders.
Academic offerings spanned faculties akin to those at Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo School of Architecture and Design, BI Norwegian Business School, and Norwegian Police University College. Programmes included professional education aligned with Norwegian Nurses Organisation standards, teacher education referencing The Norwegian University of Science and Technology practices, social work training comparable to Diakonhjemmet, and engineering-teaching collaborations with SINTEF and Institute for Energy Technology. The college hosted degrees in fields related to Norwegian Directorate of Health frameworks, legal clinics interacting with Oslo City Court, and business curricula referencing Nordic Council of Ministers guidelines. Exchange agreements connected with University of Copenhagen, Lund University, Helsinki University, Stockholm University, King's College London, and University of Glasgow.
Research centres cooperated with Research Council of Norway, SINTEF, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Norwegian Institute for Social Research, and cultural research units at Museum of Cultural History. The college participated in projects funded by Horizon 2020 and bilateral initiatives with Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Fulbright Program, NordForsk, and regional research clusters including Oslo Cancer Cluster and Oslo Life Science. Thematic centres worked on issues linked to World Health Organization guidelines, collaboration with NATO-adjacent security studies, and urban studies partnering with Oslo Municipality Planning and Building Services and Oslo Metropolitan Region networks. It hosted research groups engaging with UNICEF, ILO, European Commission, and foundations such as Fritt Ord and Norsk kulturråd.
Campuses were located in areas that interfaced with Oslo Central Station, Majorstuen, and suburbs formerly in Akershus, with facilities adjacent to landmarks like Akershus Fortress, Holmenkollen National Arena, and municipal services including Oslo University Hospital. Buildings incorporated collaborations with Statsbygg and design firms referenced in projects with Snøhetta and Aker Solutions for technical facilities. Libraries cooperated with Deichman Library, National Library of Norway, and special collections connecting to Nasjonalmuseet holdings. Student housing arrangements linked to organisations such as SiO (Studentsamskipnaden i Oslo og Akershus) and commuter links used services by Ruter and Vy.
Student organisations paralleled structures at Student Parliament of the University of Oslo, working with student unions like NITO Studentene, Norsk studentorganisasjon, and professional student groups affiliated to Norwegian Medical Association Student Group and Det Norske Studentersamfund. Cultural life drew on venues including Det Norske Teatret, Rockefeller Music Hall, and festivals such as Oslo Jazzfestival, Oslo International Film Festival, and By:Larm. Sports and recreation links mirrored those of Norwegian Students' and Academics' International Assistance Fund activities and clubs cooperating with Idrettsforeningen networks and national federations including Norges Idrettsforbund.
The institution culminated in a merger process resulting in reorganisation with Oslo Metropolitan University as a principal successor, impacting frameworks cited by Ministry of Education and Research and reshaping partnerships with University of Oslo, BI Norwegian Business School, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and regional governments like Oslo municipality. Its legacy endures through archives connected to National Archives of Norway, curricular continuities in programmes recognized by Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education, and alumni engaged with organisations such as NHO, Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise, ILO, UN, and cultural institutions including Nationaltheatret and Munch Museum.