Molde University College – Specialized University in Logistics is a public Norwegian higher education institution located in Molde, with academic activity also linked to Kristiansund. The institution was founded in 1994 and is well-known for its specialized academic profile in logistics, supply chain management, transport, operations, economics, business administration, IT, health sciences, sport management, social sciences, and sustainable mobility. It is one of Norway’s most focused institutions for students who want to study logistics and applied business related education.

HiMolde has a different identity than the rest of the Norwegian universities. Its top academic strength is logistics, offering students specialised teaching in supply chains, transport systems, operations management, procurement, distribution, maritime logistics, sustainable transport, urban mobility, analytics, sport management, economics and business administration. Molde University College might be of special interest to students who prefer a focused institution instead of a large, general university.

The institution is located in the town of Molde, on the coast of Møre og Romsdal. Molde is smaller than Oslo, Bergen or Trondheim, but this can be an advantage for students who want a more focused academic environment, easy access to the campus, a close student community and less pressure than at a big urban university. The city’s coastal and regional setting also offers academic relevance in logistics, transport, mobility, maritime activity, public services and regional development.

HiMolde (at master’s level) is particularly relevant for international students. Other important programs taught in English are the Master in Logistics, the Master in Sport Management and the Master in Sustainable Transport and Urban Mobility. These programs are designed for students with a relevant bachelor’s degree who want to continue their studies in logistics, supply chain systems, business, sport organizations, transport planning, sustainable mobility, operations or urban transport policy. Master programs typically consist of courses, case studies, quantitative methods, analysis, seminars, projects and thesis work.

The teaching model at HiMolde is based on practical and analytical orientation. Students can work on real-world logistics problems, transport systems, business cases, simulation, data analysis, supply chain models, sport organization cases, mobility policy and applied research questions. This makes the institution useful for students who want a specialized and career-relevant academic path.

The institution also provides doctoral education, especially through the PhD in Logistics. This is why HiMolde is important, because it is not only a college with a teaching focus, but also carries out research activity in a specialized area. PhD students can contribute to supply chain systems, transport networks, operations research, logistics management, sustainable mobility, maritime logistics, public transport or other similar analytical topics.

Students from Norway, the EU/EEA and Switzerland usually don’t pay tuition fees at public institutions. Students not from the EU/EEA/Switzerland generally have to pay tuition fees, unless they are granted an exemption. HiMolde reports that some English-taught master programs like Logistics, Sport Management and Sustainable Transport and Urban Mobility have a yearly tuition fee of NOK 58,650. Students must also pay a semester fee, and prove that they have enough money for living expenses.

A good choice for students seeking a Norwegian public university with a specialization, low international master fees, and a focus on logistics, practical learning, and career paths in supply chain, transport, sport management, sustainable mobility, economics and applied business, is Molde University College.