Faculty of Humanities, Sports, and Educational Science (Hiu) has a broad program portfolio operating on virtually every college campus. We offer both studies in major professional education as a teacher and kindergarten teacher as well as studies in disciplines such as art, culture, folk music, and sports.

Dean: Per-Ludvik Kjendlie
Vice Dean for Education and Quality in Learning: Hjørdis Hjukse
Vice Dean of Kindergarten Teacher Education: Kristin Danielsen Wolf
Vice Dean for Research: Nils Asle Bergsgard (From 01.01.2023: Thomas de Lange)
Vice Dean for the primary school teacher educations and practical pedagogical education: Carl-Magnus Nystad
Faculty Director: Bent Kristiansen
Continuing- and Further Education: Kirsti Lise Rosenvold Bruun

Departments at the Faculty of Humanities, Sports, and Educational Science

• Department of Mathematics and Science Education - Kjetil Reier-Røberg
• Department of Culture, Religion and Social Studies - Jørn Varhaug
• Department of Visual and Performing Arts Education - Eirin Elisabeth Sæther
• Department of Educational Science - Mette Bunting
• Department of Languages and Literature Studies - Jørn Varhaug
• Department of Sports, Physical Education and Outdoor Studies - Anika Aakerøy Jordbru 
• Department of Traditional Arts and Traditional Music - Stian Roland