Norges Høyskole for Helsefag

What Norges Høyskole for Helsefag does

Norges Høyskole for Helsefag (NHFH) is a private Norwegian higher education institution founded in 1987, legally organized as an Aksjeselskap (AS) with organization number 963 786 123. The company delivers practice-oriented, research-based education in medicine, nutrition, and psychology, all NOKUT-accredited and qualifying students for Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen) support. NHFH operates through three delivery channels under a unified curriculum: Campus Oslo (Pilestredet 56), Campus Spain in Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol (operational for 20+ years), and NHFH Nett — a fully online channel delivered through the Itslearning learning management system, in use for over 20 years. The core portfolio spans one-year foundation programs (60 credits) in basic medicine, nutrition, and psychology; three-year bachelor's degrees (180 credits) in medicine and nutrition; half-year programs in anatomy/physiology and diet/nutrition; and a suite of short, non-credit-bearing courses covering health psychology, geriatrics, medical terminology, a healthy lifestyle course in Spain, and complementary courses for internationally trained health personnel seeking Norwegian authorization.

NHFH's commercial model is tuition-driven with no disclosed government subsidies, as it is a privat høyskole (private college). Pricing is per-semester for degree programs: NOK 47,800/semester full-time (NOK 23,900 part-time) for Bachelor in Nutrition for academic year 2026/2027, up from NOK 46,600 the prior year. Short courses are priced individually, ranging from NOK 2,000 (geriatrics, 1-day Zoom) to NOK 24,800 (complementary course with pharmacology). Distribution is direct-to-consumer through NHFH's own application portal (application.nhfh.no), supported by free study guidance sessions, digital information meetings, blog content, and organic social media. Student welfare at Campus Oslo is delivered via SiO (Studentsamskipnaden i Oslo og Akershus), and student housing at Campus Spain is facilitated through a partnership with Aparthotel ILUNION Miramar at a 15–20% discount.

NHFH's core customer segments are: (i) Norwegian students aspiring to medical, dental, nutrition, or psychology careers who cannot access domestic medical programs due to high grade thresholds, with NHFH offering foundation-year pathways to five European medical universities (Masaryk, Charles Pilsen, Zagreb, Jessenius Martin, Nicosia); (ii) internationally trained healthcare professionals requiring complementary courses for Norwegian authorization from Helsedirektoratet; (iii) working healthcare professionals seeking continuing education; and (iv) the general public pursuing lifestyle improvement courses in Spain. NHFH also operates a student ombudsman function (currently held by Yara Abudayya) and bills SiO semester fees on its behalf.

Name

Norges Høyskole for Helsefag

Legal name

Norges Høyskole for Helsefag AS

Website

https://nhfh.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Norges Høyskole for Helsefag (NHFH) is a private Norwegian higher education institution founded in 1987 that delivers NOKUT-accredited health education programs in medicine, nutrition, and psychology through campuses in Oslo and Fuengirola (Spain), plus online, serving Norwegian students seeking healthcare careers and pathways to European medical universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Health Sciences)

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAAEAH

Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Noncredit Programs

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Continuing Education (Noncredit) & Lifelong Learning Programs

SECONDARYEDAOAKAJ

Nutrition, Special Diets & Wellness Cooking

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Culinary Arts, Baking & Food Service Training

SECONDARYEDAGADAE

Language Proficiency & Admissions Testing Prep (TOEFL/IELTS/DELE/HSK, etc.)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Assessment, Testing & Exam Prep Publishing

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Health science programmes
• Nutrition degree programmes
• Medical foundation studies
• Accredited private college

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees — Bachelor in Nutrition: Tuition is charged per semester for degree programmes. For 2026/2027, the full-time semester fee for Bachelor in Nutrition is NOK 47,800 (approximately EUR 4,200). Part-time study fees are charged at NOK 23,900 per semester. Fees are reviewed annually before each autumn semester. All programmes are publicly approved (NOKUT-accredited), qualifying students for full loans and grants from Lånekassen (the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund). NHFH is a private institution, not a public university, hence fees are not government-funded.
2. Course fees — Complementary courses for health personnel: Shorter professional development courses targeting internationally trained health personnel seeking Norwegian authorisation. Pricing: NOK 14,900 for national subjects course; NOK 24,800 for national subjects with pharmacology; NOK 9,900 for pharmacology alone. Additional NOK 1,000 registration fee. One exam attempt included. These courses are fee-for-service, non-credit-bearing.
3. Short courses and workshops: Short-format courses for professional development and lifestyle improvement. Examples: Course in Healthy Lifestyle (NOK 5,000 + NOK 900 registration), Medical Terminology Online Course (NOK 2,500 inclusive of materials), Course in Geriatrics and Geriatric Nursing (NOK 2,000 + NOK 500 registration), Chemistry preparatory course (NOK 3,000). These are one-time fee courses.
4. Course fees — Health Psychology and Mental Disorders: A 12-credit course offered at Campus Oslo, priced at NOK 19,900. Includes four three-day weekend sessions (Friday–Sunday). Single-course semester enrolment.
5. Spanish language courses (Campus Spain): Beginner Spanish language courses offered to Campus Spain students. Spanish 1A (20 hours): NOK 2,500; Spanish 1B (20 hours): NOK 2,500; combined Spanish 1A + 1B: NOK 4,000. Course materials included in fee.

Pricing tiers

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Norges Høyskole for Helsefag is a private Norwegian higher-education college offering NOKUT-accredited study programmes in medicine, nutrition, and psychology. Its portfolio spans one-year foundation programmes (årstudium), three-year bachelor's degrees, half-year programmes, and short professional-development courses, delivered in person at Campus Oslo and Campus Spain or fully online via the Itslearning platform. The institution also provides complementary courses for internationally trained health personnel seeking Norwegian authorisation.

Product overview

Norges Høyskole for Helsefag (NHFH) is a private Norwegian university college offering practice-oriented higher education in medicine, nutrition, and psychology. The institution operates as a unified educational platform with three delivery modes—Campus Oslo, Campus Spania, and online studies (NHFH Nett)—all providing the same accredited programs. The core portfolio spans annual foundational programs (årsstudium) in foundational medicine, nutrition, and psychology; three-year bachelor's degrees in medicine and nutrition; half-year programs in anatomy & physiology and diet & nutrition; and a suite of shorter courses including health psychology, a healthy lifestyle course in Spain, a geriatrics course, a medical terminology online course, and supplementary courses for non-EU/EEA healthcare personnel. All programs are publicly approved and NOKUT-accredited, with eligibility for Lånekassen student financial support.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Årsstudium i grunnleggende medisin (One-Year Foundation Programme in Basic Medicine) A full-time one-year (60-credit) programme covering foundational medical sciences including anatomy, physiology, cell biology, biochemistry, and pathology, serving as the primary pathway into European medical and dental studies at partner universities.
• Bachelor i medisin (Bachelor in Medicine) A three-year (180-credit) bachelor's degree providing foundational medical competence with emphasis on preventive public health work and health communication, combining basic medical and natural science subjects with social medicine, ethics, and research methodology.
• Årsstudium i psykologi (One-Year Programme in Psychology) A full-time one-year programme providing a foundational introduction to psychology, including biological, cognitive, social, developmental, and health psychology with a practice-oriented approach.
• Bachelor i ernæring (Bachelor in Nutrition) A three-year (180-credit) bachelor's degree providing solid nutritional-science competence with emphasis on diet, health, and prevention, including health communication and practical skills in dietary assessment and counselling. Full-time semester fee NOK 47,800 in 2026/2027.
• Årsstudium i grunnleggende ernæring (One-Year Foundation in Basic Nutrition) A full-time one-year (60-credit) programme providing a theoretical foundation for understanding human nutrition from biochemical, physiological, health, and societal perspectives, with focus on evidence-based nutritional recommendations and prevention of lifestyle diseases.
• Halvårsstudium i anatomi og fysiologi (Half-Year Programme in Anatomy and Physiology)

Quantifiable outcome

• Students achieving grade C or better in NHFH's one-year foundation programme gain direct admission to medical or dental studies at Masaryk University without entrance exams
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Masaryk University — Faculty of Medicine (Brno, Czech Republic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHFH has a formalised cooperation agreement with Masaryk University (MUNI) in Brno. Students who complete NHFH's one-year foundation programme in basic medicine with a grade of C or better receive direct admission to MUNI's 6-year medical programme or 5-year dental programme — without taking MUNI's own entrance examination. MUNI is the second-largest university in the Czech Republic (~35,000 students; ~4,500 at the medical faculty) and has a state-of-the-art simulation centre SIMU (~8,000 m²) designed as a complete hospital. NHFH is the primary Norwegian feeder institution for MUNI medical admissions.
• Charles University — Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen (Czech Republic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHFH has entered a new cooperation with Charles University Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen. Students who complete NHFH's one-year foundation programme can apply for the 6-year medical programme or 5-year dental programme in Pilsen. Physical entrance examinations are held at NHFH if there are more than five applicants; otherwise, the university travels to NHFH to administer tests locally. Results are given immediately and successful candidates receive offers. Charles University ranks among the top 1.5% of universities globally and moved to a new modern campus in 2022. NHFH organises and facilitates the local testing process.
• University of Zagreb — School of Medicine (Croatia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHFH has entered a new cooperation with University of Zagreb School of Medicine in Croatia. After completing NHFH's foundation programme, students can apply for the 6-year medical programme. Students must pass the university's entrance exam, but NHFH students have 20 reserved study places. Founded in 1669, the university has over 77,000 students across 30 faculties and is one of the oldest in Southeast Europe. The medical school is affiliated with University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Croatia's largest hospital.
• Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin — Comenius University (Slovakia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHFH cooperates with Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin (JFMED), part of Comenius University in Slovakia. After completing NHFH's foundation programme, students can apply for the 6-year General Medicine programme. Entrance exams are held digitally in June, July, and August. JFMED has educated doctors since 1962; the English-language programme started in 1991. Over 400 Norwegian students currently study there. ANSA Martin organises social and professional events for Norwegian students.
• University of Nicosia (Cyprus)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHFH offers a pathway to the 5-year Graduate Entry MD Programme at University of Nicosia in Cyprus. After completing NHFH's Bachelor's in Medicine, students with a minimum C average can apply, subject to passing an English language test (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 213), MCAT (minimum score 498), and an admissions interview. UNIC is the largest university in Cyprus with students from nearly 100 countries. The GEMD programme is accredited by CYQAA and aligned with WFME standards.
• Studentsamskipnaden i Oslo og Akershus (SiO)coreOthersSiO is the student welfare organisation for Oslo and Akershus. Students at NHFH Oslo Campus are automatically affiliated with SiO. SiO provides student housing (~10,000 units), fitness centres (SiO Athletica — 6 centres), healthcare (SiO Helse — GP, mental health, dentistry), childcare, food services (40 venues), and student associations (450+). NHFH bills SiO semester fees on behalf of SiO. Students at Campus Spain and online may join voluntarily.
• Lånekassen (Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund)coreOthersAll NHFH programmes are approved for support from Lånekassen. NHFH confirms students' enrolment to Lånekassen once the study contract is signed and the student is admitted. Students apply for loans and grants regardless of campus (Oslo, Spain, or online), selecting 'utdanning i Norge' (education in Norway) in the application. NHFH students can receive full tuition cost support and living expenses as qualified Norwegian students.
• Aparthotel ILUNION Miramar (Fuengirola, Spain)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNHFH partners with Aparthotel ILUNION Miramar to offer subsidised student accommodation for Campus Spain students. The aparthotel is within walking distance of the school, beach, and town centre. NHFH students receive 15–20% discount on published hotel rates. Two-bedroom apartments (shared) cost ~EUR 2,500 per student per semester; one-bedroom apartments (single) cost ~EUR 4,000 per semester, including internet, utilities, cleaning, and linens. Most students choose to stay here.
• ItslearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationItslearning is the digital learning management platform used by NHFH across all campuses and online programmes. It serves as the central hub for course content, lecture recordings, study planning tools, assignment submissions, discussion forums, live chat, and student-faculty communication. NHFH has used Itslearning for over 20 years. Students and staff use unified login credentials shared with StudentWeb.
• ANSA Brno (Norwegian Students' Abroad — Brno chapter)minorOthersANSA (Association of Norwegian Students Abroad) Brno organises professional and social events for Norwegian students studying in Brno, Czech Republic. NHFH refers students to ANSA Brno as part of its pathway programme to Masaryk University. ANSA offers free psychologist sessions and support for Norwegian students abroad.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• University of Zagreb School of Medicine: Croatia's oldest and largest medical school (~77,000 students across the university) and a recent NHFH pathway partner with 20 reserved study places for NHFH graduates. Comparable as an international medical destination within NHFH's funnel.
• Masaryk University Faculty of Medicine: Czech medical faculty in Brno (~4,500 students, SIMU simulation centre) and a direct admission partner of NHFH. The largest downstream destination in NHFH's pathway network; comparable as an international English-language medical programme serving Norwegian feeders.
• Jessenius Faculty of Medicine (Comenius University): Slovak medical faculty in Martin and one of NHFH's core pathway partners, currently hosting over 400 Norwegian students. Not a competitor but the principal downstream destination for NHFH's foundation year graduates; useful as a comparable for the international medical education segment.
• Charles University Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen: Czech medical faculty ranked in the global top 1.5%, a newer NHFH pathway partner where entrance examinations are held locally at NHFH for groups of five or more applicants. Comparable as a downstream international medical school for Norwegian students.

Emerging players

• Noroff Høyskole: Norwegian private higher education institution with campuses and online programmes in technology, digital media, and health-related fields. Operates in the same Norwegian private college space as NHFH with online delivery expertise, though focused on different verticals.
• University of Nicosia Medical School: Cyprus-based medical school that is one of NHFH's named pathway partners (Graduate Entry MD programme). Comparable as an English-language international medical school targeting European students, including the Norwegian cohort NHFH funnels through its foundation programme.

Direct peers

• Bjørknes Høyskole: Norwegian private higher education institution offering a one-year foundation programme in basic medicine as a pathway to medical studies abroad (e.g., in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary). Closely comparable to NHFH on target student (Norwegian medical aspirants), model (foundation year → international medical school), and Norwegian regulatory context.
• Atlantis Medisinske Høyskole: Norwegian private medical school offering health science programmes, including a medical foundation year that feeds into international medical universities. Competes head-to-head with NHFH for Norwegian students seeking an alternative pathway to medical studies abroad.

Regional players

• Oslo Nye Høyskole: Oslo-based private higher education institution offering health and social sciences programmes. Operates in the same Norwegian private college segment as NHFH with overlapping subject areas (health, psychology) but without the international medical pathway focus.

Broad incumbents

• Høyskolen Kristiania: Largest private university college in Norway, offering a broad portfolio of health, psychology, and nutrition programmes alongside business, technology, and design. Overlaps with NHFH on health/psychology/nutrition segments but operates at much larger scale and broader scope.

Market position

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Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AtlantisMedisinskeHogskole
• Instagraminstagram.com/nhfh.no

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