Campus Sandviken and Kalfaret

NLA University College has two campuses in Bergen: Sandviken and Kalfaret.
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Campus Sandviken
The Campus in Sandviken is conveniently situated in Sandviken, in the foothill of Sandviksfjellet (Mount Sandviken), a ten minutes’ bus ride to the north of the city center. The campus is small, consisting of one building containing classrooms, administration offices, teachers’ studies, chapel, library and a cafeteria.
Address: Amalie skrams vei 3

NLA Sandviken offers study programs in:

  • Education
  • Theology, Religion and Philosophy
  • Intercultural Studies

Campus Kalfaret
Campus Kalfaret is located close to the city centre. From January 2024, NLA has relocated its second campus in Bergen from Breistein to Kalfaret. Campus Kalfaret is located in beautiful, protected premises. The campus is spacious and contains classrooms, library, labs, group, study rooms, administration offices, outdoor area ect. 
Address: Kalfarveien 31

NLA Kalfaret offers study programs in:

  • Teacher Education
  • Early Childhood Teacher Education

How to get to campus?

To Campus Sandviken: Use the bus stop ‘Amalie Skrams vei’ or ‘Sandvikstorget’ to get to campus. Bus number 18 stops right outside the entrance of campus. Bus number 3, 4, 5 also stops near campus at Sandvikstorget.

To Campus Kalfaret: You can walk from city centre for approximately 15 minutes. The bus stop Stadsporten is 5 minutes walking distance to campus. Take bus number 5, 6, 16E that goes to Stadsporten.

The public transport service in Bergen: Skyss
Download the apps Skyss Reiser and Skyss Billett to buy the tickets and plan your route. We recommend that you buy a period ticket. 

How to get to Bergen?
Bergen has excellent connections to other European cities. If you're coming from outside of Europe, you might have to transfer through another European city before you arrive Bergen. You can get to Bergen by plane, train, bus, car or ferry. There are direct flights to Bergen International Airport, as well as some direct ferries from other nordic countries. 

By plane
When arriving by plane you will arrive through Bergen International Airport (BGO). The airport is located approximately 20 km south-west of the city center. You can  go by "Bybanen" (Bergen Light Rail). This is a 45 minute ride to the city centre which is cheap and convenient. There is an Airport Express Bus right outside the entrance door of the airport, as well as taxis. Taxis are far more expensive.

By bus
You may access Bergen with Nor-Way Bussekspress or Vy. They have daily trips from east, south, and north to Bergen.

By train
When arriving by train you will come to Bergen Station. The station is located in downtown Bergen. For schedules and prices, please see Vy. 

By car
It is possible to access Bergen by car from either south, east or north. Be aware that some of the streets in downtown Bergen are one-way streets.

By boat/ferry
It is possible to access Bergen by sea. Fjord1 have daily arrivals from both south and north. Three times a week the Fjordline ferry comes from Denmark (Hirtshals) to Bergen. When arriving by boat or ferry, you will arrive in the center of Bergen.