Kongsberg was founded as a silver mining town in 1624, and the historical roots of the town are still very visible. Today, the town has a lively cultural scene, including an annual jazz festival with a large number of international performers and visitors.
As well as being a vibrant cultural city, Kongsberg is also the headquarter of an international technology corporation. The two main business areas are within Maritime and Defence and Aerospace and the group of industries operate worldwide with employees in over 20 countries and add an international dimension to the workforce in Kongsberg.
Buskerud University College is proud to have close relations with the industry and has guest lecturers and experts in our courses at regular intervals. Situated close to the mountains, the city is ideal for outdoors activities. Ski lifts and cross - country trails are widely used by locals and by tourists.
Kongsberg campus has over 800 students and 75 staff members. The following departments are located at Kongsberg campus:
The departments take great pride in being updated in their course offerings and curriculum and also strive to serve the local and regional community by offering courses in particular areas of current interest for the local and regional trade and industry.
The facilities of the college are modern and updated. The lecture theatres are equipped with audiovisual aids, a number of different laboratories where data-technology has been integrated and pleasant lecturing rooms. Through wireless connection, students are able to work online everywhere inside the campus building.
The library contains all necessary literature and periodicals and possibilities to search databases all over the world. The general teaching arrangements changes between lectures, laboratory exercises, work in groups, exercise solutions and project orientated work.
Kongsberg campus and the resident departments have a number of international linkages through the international industry in Kongsberg and various international linkages through research projects, visiting professors and exchange agreements for students and staff. The library has an international section for students and teachers with computer facilities and various information material regarding exchange and study abroad opportunities with partner institutions.
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