Bachelor i folkehelsearbeid

For Bachelor i folkehelsearbeid, tuition fees are 47,000 NOK per year.

Graduates from the Bachelor's Degree in 'Folkehelsearbeid' find employment across both public and private sectors, such as advisory, guidance, and project roles in municipalities and county councils, voluntary organizations, and health promotion. The programme focuses on the social and environmental factors influencing public health, teaching students how health is created in people's everyday lives, and how everyday choices and societal structures play a key role. Students gain expertise in public health, health communication, and ethics, and engage in practical work through an internship. The curriculum covers key topics such as health-promoting diets, physical activity, and mental health. Students also develop competencies in communication, theories, and models for health behavior and motivation, as well as project work. The University of Agder has partnerships for student exchanges.

Students gain practical experience through internships at organizations such as DNT Sør, NAV, and Geitmyra Matkultursenter for children.

University of Agder sits on Norway's southern coast with campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad. Although it officially became a university in 2007, its academic roots extend back to the 19th century, and today it serves over 14,000 students. The institution promotes an open, collaborative culture that connects staff, students and the wider community, making it a welcoming choice for international learners seeking a student-centered environment in a compact Scandinavian city.

Academically, UiA balances teaching and research across applied sciences, social sciences, education and the arts, with an emphasis on collaboration and problem solving. Internationalisation is central to the university's strategy: UiA maintains hundreds of exchange agreements and receives exchange students each year, while offering research projects that invite student participation. Practical learning, close faculty contact and opportunities to join cross-disciplinary projects are core strengths.

Student life in Kristiansand combines safe campus living with coastal leisure, efficient public transport and easy access to nature. Support services for international students include orientation programs, language support and guidance on housing and internships. Prospective students should explore program-specific entry requirements and take advantage of UiA's exchange and research options to shape a study path that combines regional engagement with global perspectives.