Accommodation, health and welfare in Førde
In Førde you are close to most things, and many students appartments are close to campus and the city center.
Accommodation in Førde
Full semester exchange students (5-6 months)
As an exchange student, you will get accommodation guarantee through the student welfare organization Saman if you apply within the deadline.
Application deadlines for accommodation with housing guarantee:
- 10 May for autumn semester
- 1 November for spring semester
Here you will find information about housing guarantee and how to apply.
Do not apply until you have received information from HVL regarding the application process. You will receive this via email before the application deadline. It is important that you apply to the correct “queue” to get the housing guarantee. The email from HVL will specify this so we can be sure that you apply for the correct type of housing near the correct campus.
Information about Sammen's accommodation options.
Half semester exchange students (3 months)
NB! Accommodation for a half semester is only available during the spring semester and according to capacity.
As an exchange student, you may get accommodation through the student welfare organization Saman if you apply within the deadline.
Application deadline for accommodation:
- 1st of November for spring semester
NB! After sending your application its important that you contact sammen with information about the dates of your stay. If not, you will receive a contract for a full semester.
Do not apply until you have received information from HVL regarding the application process. You will receive this via email before the application deadline. It is important that you apply to the correct “queue”. The email from HVL will specify this so we can be sure that you apply for the correct type of housing near the correct campus.
Information about Sammen's accommodation options.
Full degree students
Application deadlines for accommodation without housing guarantee: 15th of April
Information about housing from Saman
Information about the different accommodation options
Other options for short-term stays
Student Welfare organisation
As a student at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, you will automatically become a member of our Student Welfare Organisation. They offer services to make your life as a student as smooth as possible, so you can focus on your studies.
In order to do this, it offers several services at Campus Førde including student accommodation, kindergarten, a student café and counselling services. In addition, the Welfare Organisation provides financial support for student organisations, engages in preventive health care, and provides financial support to students with major health expenses.
Student advisor
The Student Welfare Organization has s student counselor who is happy to help you with both small and bigger issues in your everyday life as a student. The student counselor is available if you need someone to talk to about issues such as exam anxiety, stress, homesickness, loneliness or lack of motivation.
The counselling is confidential and free of charge.
Free health clinic for students
The Student Welfare Organisation and Førde Municipality runs a free health clinic for students and young adults (20-25 years). The medical staff will assist you with questions regarding contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, abortion, and sexuality and sexual relationships only. All counselling, prescription of contraceptives and testing is confidential and free of charge. Condoms are available free of charge.
Facilities and services for special needs students
Our overarching goal is to facilitate the study and student life in such a manner so that as many as possible can benefit from our courses, regardless of any physical or psychological disabilities. Please contact the Student Information Counter as early as possible to enquire about facilitating support for your needs.
Campus Førde is accessible for wheelchair users and has ample parking for students with special needs. All of the buildings are modern and well equipped with features such as automatic doors and elevators.