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About INN

At the University of Inland Norway (INN), we offer flexible educational programmes at six different campuses. In addition to the degree programmes at bachelor's, master's and doctoral level, INN has a wide range of one-year studies and shorter courses that respond to society's need for lifelong learning.

The 6 main campus at INN University (Photo: HINN) — The 6 main campuses at INN. From top left: Blæstad, Elverum and Evenstad. Below from left: Hamar, Lillehammer and Rena.

INN was established on 1 January 2017 following a Royal Decree merging Hedmark University of Applied Sciences and Lillehammer University College. Our operation takes place at the campuses of Blæstad, Elverum, Evenstad, Hamar, Lillehammer and Rena. In addition, we offer tuition in Kongsvinger, Oslo and Tynset.

Research at INN is closely linked to the educational offering. In this way, the study programmes become research based as the institution contributes new knowledge in important areas of society. A practice-oriented research profile lays the foundation for a knowledge-based working life and innovations.

National and international cooperation strengthens and enriches our educational programmes and research. INN offers English-language programmes that attract students from many countries, while more and more of our students take part of their education at a foreign institution.

INN is an important competence institution in the region, and actively cooperates with working and social life throughout Innlandet County. We also run an extensive commissioned activity that responds to regional and national needs for continuing and further education, and which through research assignments contributes new knowledge on specific challenges in working life and society.

INN works closely with the Student Organisation of Innlandet and with the Student Welfare Association of Innlandet on the students’ learning environment and student welfare.

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News

In search of answers for conflicts in the wilderness Sep. 30, 2026 3:08 PM
Why are conflicts surrounding carnivores so difficult to resolve in many countries? A mini-documentary from INN University gives viewers an inside look at the work of a major European research project addressing this issue.
Meaningful experiences from internships in Europe Sep. 22, 2026 4:53 PM
What can a Norwegian student do for a local community in another European country? Five INN students spent their summer making a difference in Ireland and Slovakia – caring for children with health conditions at a summer camp, helping to build a park, and promoting local democracy among children and young people.
Strengthening cooperation with Namibia Sep. 22, 2026 3:05 PM
More than 330 students from the teacher education programmes at the University of Inland Norway (INN) have completed teaching placements in Namibia. The partnership is now being further strengthened through closer cooperation with the education authorities in the Oshikoto Region.