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Bergen National Academy of the Arts (KHiB)
Founded in 1906
HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION
Rector Paula Crabtree
ADDRESS
Strømgaten 1, NO-5015 Bergen, Norway
Phone +47 55 587 300, Fax +47 55 587 310
Website http://www.khib.no/
CAMPUSES
CONTACT PERSON
Student Adviser/International Co-ordinator Kari Bjørgo Johnsen
Strømgaten 1, NO-5015 Bergen
Phone +47 55 587 321, Fax +47 55 587 310
E-mail kbj[at]khib.no
OTHER CONTACT PERSONS
Mr Per Aarvik, Vice Rector
pa[at]khib.no
GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE MEMBER UNIT
A. ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
FACULTIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE MEMBER UNIT
Department of Design
Department of Fine Art
Department of Specialised Art
AVAILABLE BACHELOR LEVEL OR EQUIVALENT PROGRAMS AND THE ESTIMATED DURATION OF STUDYING
BA programmes, all 3 years:
1. BA in Design
a) with specialisation in Visual Communication
b) with specialisation in Furniture and Spatial
Design/Interior Architecture
2. BA in Fine Art
(at the Dept of Fine Art)
3. BA in Fine Art
(at the Dept of Specialised Art)
a) with specialisation in Ceramics
b) with specialisation in Photography
c) with specialisation in Printmaking
d) with specialisation in Textiles
AVAILABLE MASTER LEVEL OR EQUIVALENT PROGRAMS AND THE ESTIMATED DURATION OF STUDYING
MA programmes, all 2 years:
1. MA in Design
2. MA in Fine Art
AVAILABLE DOCTORATE LEVEL OR EQUIVALENT PROGRAMS AND THE ESTIMATED DURATION OF STUDYING
Programme for Research Fellowships in the Arts (national programme parallel to academic PhD programmes, managed by KHiB).
CONTACT PERSON(S) FOR INQUIRIES ON DIFFERENT STUDY PROGRAMS
Unit of Academic Affairs
Studieadm[at]khib.no
MAIN FOCUS IN EDUCATION
Central aspects of the KHiB study programmes:
• Interdisciplinary approach
• Responsibility for one’s own learning
• Individual development
• Professional integrity
• Social engagement
• Practice-based education
RESEARCH ACTIVITY AND MAIN RESEARCH AREAS
Research and development in art and design is a central, conspicuous and integrated aspect of KHiB’s efforts. The annual Sensuous Knowledge conference offers an international arena for debate on fundamental problems of artistic research and development.
B. AIMS, PHILOSOPHY AND COLLABORATION
SUMMARY OF MISSION STATEMENT
Bergen National Academy of the Arts is a central arena for education and development in the fields of art and design. The institution shall cultivate new expressions in art and design, promote a high degree of competence and contribute to innovation and professional development. With a basis in a humanistic tradition, its paramount aims are academic and ethical integrity, freedom of expression and critical reflection.
THE ROLE OF THE MEMBER UNIT IN INTERNATIONAL SECTOR AND ITS COLLABORATION WITH PARTNER UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS
KHIB is one of two national colleges of art and design in Norway. The subject areas taught and researched are characterized by their international focus and orientation. As implied by these facts, international collaboration is of vital importance to the institution. Taking part in international co-operation is common throughout the institution also because a substantial number of staff and students are non-Norwegian.

KHiB plays an active role in ELIA. The academy is from 2006 the coordinating institution of KUNO, a Nordic-Baltic network for cooperation within Fine Art. KHiB is also active in the sister network Cirrus, which facilitates Nordic-Baltic cooperation within design and applied arts. Since 1992 KHiB has been active in the Erasmus programme.
THE ROLE OF THE MEMBER UNIT IN NATIONAL AND REGIONAL SECTORS AND IN HOME CITY AND ITS COLLABORATION WITH PARTNER UNIVERSITIES, ASSOCIATIONS, INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS CONNECTIONS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
As a university college providing practice based education in art and design KHiB is dependent on collaboration with the professional world outside the institution. Solid relations with external partners, both private enterprises and public agencies, are established particularly within the design area. From 2007 a design incubator offers work places for five MA design graduates.The incubator project is financially supported by the municipality of Bergen.
INFORMATION ON STUDENT EXCHANGES
SUBJECT AREAS FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Exchange applications may be submitted to all subject areas at Bergen National Academy of the Arts (KHiB). Both BA programmes and MA programmes are open to exchange.
DEADLINES TO APPLY FOR AN EXCHANGE PERIOD
1 May for the autumn semester
1 November for the spring semester
TEACHING LANGUAGES
Norwegian and English
BEGINNING AND ENDING DATES OF THE SEMESTER
Autumn semester: August – December
Spring semester: January – May
COSTS PER MONTH (studying and living)
Appr. NOK 8000
FIGURES
NUMBER OF DEGREE STUDENTS
Bachelor: 235
Master: 65
Doctorate: 5
NUMBER OF INCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS
30
NUMBER OF OUTGOING EXCHANGE STUDENTS
30
NUMBER OF OTHER STUDENTS (continuing education, post-experience courses, other)
10
NUMBER OF TEACHING STAFF
Professors: 20
Lecturers: 14
Other permanent teachers: n/a
Part-time teachers: 7