What Ullern videregående skole does

Ullern videregående skole is a Norwegian public upper secondary school (videregående skole) headquartered at Ullernchausséen 66 in Oslo, owned and operated by Oslo kommune (Oslo Municipality) through its Utdanningsetaten (Education Administration). Founded in 1898 as Bestum middelskole and renamed upon municipal takeover in 1919, the school today serves approximately 750 students aged 16-19 with a staff of approximately 100. Its program portfolio spans university-preparatory tracks (Medisinsk innovasjon, Realfag, Språk/samfunnsfag/økonomi, Medier og kommunikasjon, Helse og oppvekstfag med generell studiekompetanse), vocational programs (Elektro og datateknologi, Apotekteknikk vg3), and specialized pathways (Tilrettelagt avdeling, Forsert løp accelerated courses). The school is the only one in Oslo offering a 3-year praksisrettet helsefag pathway and is preparing to launch a unique Medisinsk innovasjon program in 2026.

Since 2015, Ullern vgs has operated from within Oslo Cancer Cluster Innovasjonspark (OCCI), co-located with cancer research institutions, Oslo University Hospital's Radiumhospitalet, and biotech companies. A formal skolefaglig samarbeidsavtale with Oslo Cancer Cluster has been in effect since 2009, enabling student internships, lab work, and project-based learning with researcher mentors. The school's underlying technology is standard Norwegian public-sector educational IT — Microsoft Teams, OneNote, itslearning LMS, Visma In School for grades/attendance, Skoleplattform Oslo portal, and Skolemelding for parent communication — with no proprietary AI or platform components. Differentiation stems from location, partnerships, and program specialization rather than technology.

The school's revenue model is fully public: it is funded through municipal and national government budgets with no tuition charged to students. Parents pay modest annual equipment rental fees (kr 1,398 for ST/MK/HO programs; kr 4,242 for EL), which are entirely offset by non-means-tested utstyrsstipend from Lånekassen. The school has no funding rounds, no private investors, no subsidiaries, and no commercial revenue streams. Customer acquisition occurs through Oslo's Vigo municipal admissions system, with awareness generated via the school website, social media channels (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube), and annual Åpen dag open-house events.

Name

Ullern videregående skole

Legal name

Ullern videregående skole

Website

https://ullern.vgs.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ullern videregående skole is a public Norwegian upper secondary school in Oslo, operated by Oslo kommune, serving ~750 students with academic, vocational, and specialized programs. It is uniquely co-located within Oslo Cancer Cluster Innovasjonspark, enabling research-based learning partnerships since 2009.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Upper Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Test Prep & Exam Readiness (K–12) (EDAJALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Career & College Readiness Platforms (Guidance, Planning, Scholarships) (EDAJAMAO)

Keywords

• Upper secondary education
• Vocational training programs
• Academic college preparation
• Public secondary school
• Special needs education

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public school operated by Oslo kommune (Oslo Municipality), Ullern vgs is funded through municipal and national government budgets. No tuition fees are charged to students.
2. Equipment Rental Fees: Parents/students pay an annual equipment rental fee for school-issued laptops (kr 1,398 for ST/MK/HO programs, kr 4,242 for EL program) offset by a non-means-tested equipment stipend from Lånekassen (Norwegian State Education Loan Fund). The fee covers laptop/mac use and materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ullern videregående skole is a public Norwegian upper secondary school offering both academic (studiespesialisering) and vocational programs for students aged 16-19. It delivers university preparation tracks in sciences, social sciences, media and communication, health and childcare, plus vocational programs in electrical/data technology and pharmacy technology. A signature offering is the Medisinsk Innovasjon program launching in 2026, developed in partnership with Oslo Cancer Cluster researchers and OUS Radiumhospitalet, leveraging the school's unique co-location within the Oslo Cancer Cluster Innovasjonspark (OCCI).

Product overview

Ullern videregående skole is a Norwegian upper secondary school located in Oslo, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs. The school provides studiespesialisering (university preparation) with multiple specializations including Medisinsk innovasjon (medical innovation), Realfag (sciences), SSØ (social sciences/economics), Medier og kommunikasjon (media/comms), and Helse og oppvekstfag (health/childcare). Vocational programs include Elektro og datateknologi (electrical/data technology) and Apotekteknikk (pharmacy). Additional offerings include Tilrettelagt avdeling for students with special needs and Forsert løp accelerated courses. The school collaborates with Oslo Cancer Cluster for research-based learning and maintains a focus on innovation, practical skills, and student well-being through initiatives like 'Hjertet av Ullern' support center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Medisinsk innovasjon: A specialized program for talented science students offering medical innovation studies with mentors from Oslo Cancer Cluster and OUS, launching autumn 2026.
• Hjertet av Ullern
• U-prosjekt
• Ullernrevyen

Products and services

• Studiespesialisering (ST)
• Medisinsk innovasjon
• Realfag (REA)
• Språk, samfunnsfag og økonomi (SSØ)
• Medier og kommunikasjon (MK)
• Helse og oppvekstfag (HO)
• Tilrettelagt avdeling (TL)
• Elektro og datateknologi
• Apotekteknikk vg3
• Forsert løp

Quantifiable outcome

• Student population grew from ~580 to ~750 after 2015 OCCI move, with staff growing from ~70 to ~100
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Oslo kommune — UtdanningsetatencoreOthers · 1 January 2025Ullern vgs is owned and operated by Oslo kommune through Utdanningsetaten. The municipality sets rules, budgets, and policies. The school's Driftsstyre includes external municipal representatives. Key municipal partners include Inntakskontoret (admissions), Skoleplattform Oslo, and Miljøfyrtårn certification body.
• Oslo Cancer Cluster Innovasjonspark (OCCI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019The school moved into OCCI in 2015, sharing facilities with companies, hospitals, and research institutions within a biotech cluster. This co-location is central to the school's unique value proposition and its Medisinsk Innovasjon program launched in 2026.
• Oslo Universitetssykehus (OUS) — RadiumhospitaletcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Through the Oslo Cancer Cluster collaboration, Ullern vgs students have access to internships and placement opportunities at Radiumhospitalet, including surgical departments, research labs, and communications units. Students in Medier og kommunikasjon produce content for OUS departments, including the weekly Radforsk podcast.
• Oslo Cancer Cluster (OCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Formal skolefaglig samarbeidsavtale (school-professional collaboration agreement) between Ullern vgs and Oslo Cancer Cluster, in effect since 2009. The school is located within Oslo Cancer Cluster Innovasjonspark (OCCI), co-located with research institutions and biotech companies. The partnership creates authentic learning arenas between school, research, and business, enabling student internships, lab work, and project-based learning. Since 2019, the school has operated a dedicated forskerlinje (research line) with mentors from the research community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Valler videregående skole: Large public upper secondary school in Bærum near Oslo with strong STEM/realfag and sports profiling. Competes for top Oslo-region applicants and offers similar Studiespesialisering tracks plus vocational programs under the same national regulatory framework.
• Oslo Katedralskole: Historic Oslo public upper secondary school operating under the same Oslo kommune / Utdanningsetaten framework with overlapping academic tracks (Studiespesialisering, SSØ). Comparable in scale, governance model, and municipal admissions dependency.
• Nesbru videregående skole: Public upper secondary school in Asker/Bærum region with comparable program breadth across studiespesialisering and vocational tracks. Direct competitor for STEM-oriented students in the greater Oslo area.
• Oslo Handelsgymnasium: Oslo-based secondary school with strong economics and language specialization under SSØ tracks. Competes for the same Oslo applicant pool with comparable studiespesialisering portfolio.

Emerging players

• Wang Toppidrett: Oslo-area private upper secondary school combining elite sports with academic tracks. Competes for profile-driven Oslo applicants; differentiated model (private, sports-focused) versus Ullern's public/research-focused model.

Regional players

• Bergen Katedralskole: Historic public upper secondary school in Bergen offering studiespesialisering and vocational programs. Comparable in institutional scope and curriculum breadth, but operates in a different Norwegian region.
• Stavanger Katedralskole: Major Norwegian public upper secondary school in Stavanger with similar full academic and vocational portfolio. Comparable institutional scale and municipal governance model, but serves a different regional market.
• Trondheim Katedralskole: Major public upper secondary school in Trondheim with comparable program breadth. Functions as a direct structural peer (size, program portfolio, public governance) but in a different geographic catchment.

Others

• Oslo Cancer Cluster: Core strategic partner of Ullern vgs, the biotech/research cluster hosting the school at OCCI. Ecosystem participant rather than competitor; relevant for understanding Ullern's differentiating partnership ecosystem.
• Oslo Universitetssykehus (Radiumhospitalet): Hospital partner providing internships and research exposure for Ullern students in the medisinsk innovasjon and helse og oppvekstfag programs. Ecosystem enabler for Ullern's health-sciences differentiation rather than an education peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ullernvgs
• Facebookfacebook.com/ullernvgs
• Instagraminstagram.com/ullern_vgs/?hl=nb
• TikToktiktok.com/@ullernvgs?lang=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ullern-videreg-ende-skole

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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