The university town Rauland
Here tradition meets innovation, surrounded by beautiful nature:
Become part of a campus filled with passion, inspiration, and a truly unique student environment.
We have asked some students what they think about studying in Rauland:
«Campus Rauland is a small campus where all the students know each other, and everyone can talk to everyone.»
Maria Vaaje
«We have nature and outdoor activities right outside our door. Personally, I've done a lot of skiing, both cross-country and downhill, in addition to canoeing, hammock trips, many beautiful hiking trails, and much, much more.»
Vilde Westeng
Here tradition meets innovation, surrounded by beautiful nature:
As a student, you have access to workshops and classrooms from 07:00 to 22:00 every day throughout the academic year.
The department office is open from 08:30 to 15:00, Monday to Thursday.
Rauland is located in Vinje municipality, midway between Oslo and Bergen.
By car follow the European route E134 to Åmot in Vinje and proceed on county road 37 to Rauland. There is parking on the spot.
We do not allow overnight stays in car parks, green areas or in the university's buildings.
The express bus «Haukeliekspressen» from Oslo to Bergen/Haugesund stops in Åmot in Vinje. From Åmot there is bus service to Rauland and campus.
«Haukeliekspressen» also corresponds with bus routes from Vestfold via Porsgrunn/Skien and with bus routes to Setesdal/Kristiansand.
The nearest train station is Bø Station. Bø is located along the railway line «Sørlandsbanen» with only two hours travel time to Oslo and two and a half to Kristiansand. Bus with «Haukeliekspressen» from Bø to Rauland takes about two hours.