Fagskolen Rogaland

What Fagskolen Rogaland does

Fagskolen Rogaland is a publicly owned Norwegian higher vocational college (fagskole) operated by Rogaland fylkeskommune (Rogaland County Municipality), founded in 1995 and headquartered in Stavanger. The institution delivers higher vocational education across seven program families: Administration and Economics; Maritime; Health and Upbringing; Technical; Green Transition; IT; and Industrial College short courses, with two campuses in Stavanger (technical focus) and Haugesund (maritime focus). Its core technology is a portfolio of specialized simulation and laboratory facilities — including a COSL drilling simulator, Kongsberg K-Spice process simulator, Karmsund SimSea maritime simulator, ROV and drone laboratory, health simulation center, certified material testing station, automation and robotics labs — supporting practice-oriented training in petroleum, process, maritime, automation, construction and healthcare domains. The school also operates a Center for Innovative Education (SNU) that develops new programs and an externally billable Material Testing Station.

The institution's go-to-market relies on Norway's centralized Samordna opptak admissions system for primary intake and rolling admissions thereafter, supported by digital channels (website, newsletter, social media, podcast) and an annual Fagdager industry event that brings together 30+ regional employers. Pricing follows a semester subscription model: 1,700 NOK tuition plus a 690 NOK study fee for technical and maritime programs, and 950 NOK tuition plus 690 NOK study fee for health, welfare, administrative and galley-management programs, with short industry courses under 15 study points offered tuition-free. Revenue therefore combines public funding from Rogaland fylkeskommune, modest individual tuition, and industry-paid short courses; the customer base is predominantly individual working professionals and career changers, supplemented by regional employer partnerships that drive curriculum relevance, internships and graduate placement.

Name

Fagskolen Rogaland

Legal name

Fagskolen Rogaland

Website

https://fagskolenrogaland.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fagskolen Rogaland is a publicly owned Norwegian higher vocational college operating campuses in Stavanger and Haugesund, delivering simulation-based programs in technical, maritime, health, IT, and green transition fields to working professionals and career changers in Rogaland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Vocational Education

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Agriculture & Food Production (EDABALAA)

Keywords

• Higher vocational education
• Technical training programs
• Maritime officer education
• Simulation-based learning
• Green transition training

Headquarters

HQ city

Stavanger, Rogaland

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Student Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition (egenbetaling/skolepenger) and study fees (studieavgift). Technical programs charge higher fees (1,700 NOK/semester) compared to health, welfare, and administrative programs (950 NOK/semester). All programs include a semester fee of 690 NOK covering student union membership and welfare services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fagskolen Rogaland is a Norwegian higher vocational college delivering NOKUT-accredited education programs across seven disciplines: administration and economics, maritime (deck/engine officer, galley management), health and upbringing, technical (automation, process, construction, petroleum, mechanical, IT, wind power), short industrial courses, green transition, and IT. Programs range from 10 to 120 study points, are offered as full-time, part-time, and short courses, and combine classroom instruction with extensive hands-on simulation-based training using industry-grade facilities such as drilling simulators, maritime simulators, health simulation centers, robotics labs, and a certified material testing station.

Product overview

Fagskolen Rogaland is a Norwegian higher vocational college (fagskole) offering a diverse portfolio of education programs across seven main categories: Administrative and Economic Programs, Maritime Programs, Health and Upbringing Programs, Technical Programs, Green Transition Programs, IT Programs, and Industrial College (short courses). The institution operates as a multi-module educational platform with programs ranging from 10 to 120 study points, including full 2-year programs, part-time studies, and short professional courses. Key facilities include specialized labs (drilling simulator, robotics, hydraulics, process simulation), a Material Testing Station offering certified testing services, and a Center for Innovative Education (SNU) that develops new programs. Programs are delivered through campus-based, net-based, and blended formats with the support of digital tools including Visma InSchool, Teams, and Wiseflow.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Administrasjon og økonomi (Administrative and Economic Programs) Higher vocational education programs in administration, economics, and business management including Project Management, Administration Leadership, Digital Marketing, HR and Personnel Development, Marketing and Strategy, and Digital Change and Artificial Intelligence, aimed at working professionals and career changers.
• Maritime utdanninger (Maritime Programs) Deck Officer (Dekksoffiser) and Engine Officer (Maskinoffiser) education programs, plus Galley Management (Forpleiningsleder), using maritime simulator facilities including Karmsund SimSea, delivered at the Haugesund campus.
• Helse- og oppvekstutdanninger (Health and Upbringing Programs) Comprehensive health education programs including Prehospital Emergency Medicine, Clinical Observation, Mental Health, Cancer Care, Geriatrics/Dementia, Oral Health, Sterile Supply, Infection Control, and Health Administration, plus upbringing programs in Special Pedagogy and Child Development.
• Tekniske utdanninger (Technical Programs) Technical vocational education programs including Automation and Electrical Power, Process Technology, Construction and Civil Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, IT Operations and Security, Wind Power and Energy Storage, and Geomatics.
• Grønn omstilling (Green Transition Programs) Green transition programs covering industry and construction, waste management and recycling, and Wind Power and Energy Storage (Vindkraft og energilagring), addressing emerging sustainability skills needs.
• IT-utdanninger (IT Programs) IT education programs focused on digital competence in industrial work processes, supporting workforce digitalization across technical sectors.
• Industrifagskolen (Industrial College) - Short Courses and Modules Short courses and modules for industry professionals including CETOP 2 hydraulics, cybersecurity, IT networking, robotics, project management, organization and leadership, mathematics and physics, and dangerous waste handling, offered free of charge to industry participants under 15 study points.
• Bærekraftige og nyskapende utdanninger (Sustainable and Innovative Programs) Innovative higher vocational programs including Grønt mangesysleri og entreprenørskap (Green Diversified Farming and Entrepreneurship), Grøn logistikk og samhandling (Green Logistics and Collaboration), and RAS - Resirkulerende akvakultursystem (Recirculating Aquaculture System).
• Materialprøvestasjonen (Material Testing Station) Certified laboratory facility offering mechanical testing, geotechnical testing, and concrete testing with certificates, providing laboratory services to external parties including civil engineering projects.
• Senter for nyskapende utdanninger (SNU) - Center for Innovative Education Internal center that develops new educational programs and conducts research collaborations with industry partners and other educational institutions, including the partnership with VID vitenskapelige høgskole.
• Simulering og fasilitering for yrkesfag (Simulation and Facilitation for Vocational Education) New 15-study-point short course in simulation and facilitation for vocational education, delivered net-based with physical gatherings, free of charge, designed for educators and trainers in vocational disciplines.
• Veiledning av lærlinger (Guidance of Apprentices) New 20-study-point program providing knowledge and skills for the guidance and supervision of apprentices in practical vocational settings.
• Grøn logistikk og samhandling (Green Logistics and Collaboration) New 60-study-point part-time program on green logistics and collaboration, delivered net-based with physical gatherings, including industry sessions hosted by Akva Group at their Klepp aquaculture facility.
• Korte helseutdanninger (Short Health Education Courses) Bundled portfolio of new short health education courses for working healthcare professionals, covering clinical leadership, child mental health, violence and aggression, wound care, and hearing care, each 10 or 30 study points, with start Fall 2026.
• Korte oppvekstutdanninger (Short Upbringing Education Courses) Bundled portfolio of new short upbringing education courses for childcare and upbringing professionals, covering parent collaboration, challenging behavior in children, and diversity and inclusion, each 10 study points.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60 study credits can be transferred to University of Stavanger engineering programs, enabling a 2+2 year pathway from vocational education to bachelor's degree
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration10 records

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VID vitenskapelige høgskolecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2025Research collaboration agreement signed between Fagskolen Rogaland (via SNU) and VID for research on higher vocational education. Research project 'Samarbeidsformer og HYU i nytt landskap' focuses on cooperation between vocational education and industry, with data collection from Rogaland, Vestland, and Trøndelag.
• Studentsamskipnaden i Stavanger (SiS)coreOthers · 5 June 2025Student welfare organization partnership providing health services, student housing, cafeteria, sports facilities, social activities, and student activity funding. From autumn 2025, all Fagskolen Rogaland students are affiliated with SiS with mandatory semester fees supporting these services.
• Studentsamskipnaden Sammen (Haugesund)coreOthers · 5 June 2025Cooperation agreement with student welfare organization in Haugesund ensuring students at the Haugesund campus can access local welfare services including affordable dental care and social activities.
• NORCEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFagskolen Rogaland participates as partner in NORCE-led research project 'Regional Energy Transition Vulnerabilities and Adaptation Strategies in Norway' funded by Research Council of Norway.
• Westcontrol ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company providing green logistics education support through facilities access and industry expertise. Collaboration gives students practical insight into green logistics and value chain management applications.
• OceaneeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) company hosting student training including four-day hydraulics courses at their Forus facility. Provides hands-on training with ROV equipment and hydraulic systems.
• Akva GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAquaculture technology company hosting green logistics student gatherings at Klepp facility. Students receive presentations on logistics systems used in the salmon farming industry.
• NetnordicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT services company providing project management education through guest lectures and industry practitioner insights on real-world project execution.
• SamSim3 Consortium (UiS, SAFER, Stavanger Kommune, USHT, Haugesund)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSimulation education collaboration for healthcare students in municipal health services. Project funding approved for continuing simulation work between university college, safety organization, municipalities, and Fagskolen Rogaland.
• NordPlus Partners (Færøyene, Grønland, Island)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-year Nordic collaboration project 'Nordisk grønt skifte i utdanning' developing sustainable curricula and teaching methods for green transition in vocational education. Includes digital handbook with modules and videos for teachers.
• Trøndelag høyere yrkesfagskole and Fagskulen VestlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-institutional collaboration on simulation-based pedagogy and metalearning. Two-day seminars sharing experiences and knowledge on simulation as educational method across Norwegian and Nordic vocational schools.
• Industry Partners (Aibel, Aker Solutions, SLB, Halliburton, Siemens Energy, etc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 30 regional industry employers participate in annual Fagdager industry days, providing presentations, mini-seminars, and exhibition stands. These partnerships ensure curriculum relevance and employment pathways for graduates across petroleum, maritime, construction, and energy sectors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• University of Stavanger (UiS): Major Norwegian public university in Stavanger offering bachelor and master programs, including engineering. Functioning as a higher-level pathway partner via 60-credit transfer from Fagskolen Rogaland; comparable as an incumbent postsecondary institution in the same regional labor market but operating at a different qualification level.
• NKI Nettstudier: Established Norwegian private distance-learning and vocational education provider offering flexible, part-time vocational and certificate programs nationwide. Comparable as a competitor for adult/working professional learners in technical and administrative tracks, particularly where online delivery is preferred.

Direct peers

• Fagskulen Vestland: Norwegian higher vocational college (fagskole) operating in Vestland county with multi-program portfolio including technical, maritime and health tracks. Directly comparable as a peer-level regional fagskole and is named by Fagskolen Rogaland as a cross-institutional collaboration partner on simulation pedagogy.
• Fagskolen Kristiania: Large Norwegian private higher vocational and professional education provider spanning business, technology, health and creative disciplines. Operates in the same vocational post-secondary category with overlapping technical, IT, and administrative programs, though with a broader and more urban footprint.
• Trøndelag høyere yrkesfagskole: Public Norwegian fagskole in Trøndelag delivering one- and two-year vocational programs in technical, maritime and health disciplines. Functionally equivalent to Fagskolen Rogaland in scope and structure; explicitly partnered with the subject on simulation-based pedagogy and metalearning seminars.
• Fagskolen i Agder: Regional Norwegian fagskole in southern Norway delivering technical, maritime, and health tracks with public funding. Directly comparable in mission, accreditation, and program mix to Fagskolen Rogaland, though based in a different coastal/energy region.
• Fagskolen i Oslo: Oslo-based Norwegian fagskole providing one- and two-year vocational programs in technical and health fields. Direct peer in the same national fagskole category, competing for students via Samordna opptak and offering comparable NOKUT-accredited qualifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/fagskolen-rogaland
• Instagraminstagram.com/fagskolenrogaland

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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