Nord University (Norwegian: Nord universitet; Southern Sami: Noerhte universitete; Lule Sami: Nuortta universitiehtta)[1] is a state university in Nordland and Trøndelag counties of Norway. The university has 11 000 students and 1300 employees at study locations Bodø, Levanger, Steinkjer, Stjørdal, Mo i Rana, Namsos, Nesna and Vesterålen.
Nord University is committed to delivering relevant educational programmes and research, with a focus on blue and green growth, innovation and entrepreneurship, and welfare, health and education.
Nord University has a national responsibility for research and education within Lule Saami and Southern Saami languages and culture.
Nord University has established collaborations with international partners around the globe. The university admits international students from around the world and supports a lively and diverse student community.
