Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences is a university in Norway with a strong regional, professional and applied academic profile. INN University was established in 2017 by a merger of older university college institutions. INN University has a number of campuses and study locations, serving a large inland region of Norway. Its largest academic presence is in such places as Elverum, Lillehammer, Hamar, Rena, Evenstad and Blaestad. The university’s multi-campus structure provides the university with a wide regional role in education, research, working-life development, public services, sustainability, business, health, education, social sciences, agriculture, forestry, media and culture.

INN University is particularly suitable for students who are looking for a practical and community-oriented experience at a Norwegian university. INN University is different from the very large research universities that are concentrated in one city. INN has a regional character and is in close contact with local employers, public agencies, schools, health care services, cultural organizations, tourism industries, environmental agencies, municipalities and networks of rural development. This makes it a good choice for students who want applied education connected to real communities and professional sectors.

It has strong programs in business administration, economics, public management, education, teacher training, psychology-related studies, health sciences, nursing, social work, sports, agriculture, forestry, wildlife management, ecology, biotechnology, film, television, media production, music, culture, tourism and innovation. It is also relevant for students interested in sustainable development, digitalization, rural economies, public welfare, pedagogy, environmental management and professional practice.

INN University offers international students selected English-taught bachelor’s and master’s programs. Depending on the current study portfolio, master's options taught in English may cover the following fields: Applied and Commercial Biotechnology, Business Administration, Digital Communication and Culture, Educational Sciences, English, Film and Television, International Education, Public Administration and related social or professional fields. There are fewer international options at the bachelor level and many bachelor programs are taught in Norwegian, but bachelor fee status still matters for non-EU/EEA/Swiss students admitted to fee-liable routes.

The learning model of INN University is student-centered and implemented. Depending on the program, students may participate in lectures, seminars, group projects, internships, fieldwork, lab work, public sector assignments, media production, practice placements, thesis writing, and local industry collaboration. The smaller campuses of the university can offer a more intimate academic contact and a more manageable study atmosphere than Norway’s largest urban universities.

Norwegian, EU/EEA and Swiss students are usually not charged tuition at public institutions. Tuition fees are paid by students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland unless they are exempt. INN University has announced lower fee levels for 2026, with humanities, social sciences, business and administration costing NOK 58,200 per 60 credits. Programs in science, technology, health, teacher education, sports, media and other related fields of practice may have separate fee categories and students should confirm the exact program fee before applying.

Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences is, in short, a good choice for students wanting a practical Norwegian public university with regional campus options, applied teaching, professional relevance and academic strengths in business, education, health, media, biotechnology, forestry, ecology, public administration and social development.