Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) is a public institution of higher education in Norway. Until 2011, the institution was known as the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration. Established in the year 1936, it began operating with about ten faculty members and sixty students. The increasing student population led to the need for larger learning space, with NHH finally moving to its current campus in 1963. It has accreditation from the EFMD Quality Improvement System. NHH is also a member of the Global Alliance in Management Education. Apart from this, the institution holds collaborations and partnerships with numerous organizations and institutions in over 50 countries of the world.
NHH has a beautiful campus consisting of state-of-the-art buildings that house excellent educational facilities such as smart classrooms, laboratories and practice centres equipped with modern technology and high-tech equipment. The library of NHH holds a wide collection of printed and digital resources that can be accessed by both students and faculty for learning, teaching and research. Besides this, the campus features numerous support and recreational facilities for students to relax and indulge in a range of activities.
The institution has six departments that offer academic programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate and doctorate levels. The students can enrol of degree programmes in business, accounting, auditing, professional and intercultural communication, finance, economics, strategy, marketing and management. Besides, it has 17 research centres and one centre of excellence.
NHH is a community of different nationalities and cultures, with about 3455 students and over 400 employees from various countries of the world. The international students contribute to 17% of the total student body of NHH. There are 250 faculty members at NHH, who are highly knowledgeable and experienced in their respective subjects. Under the Erasmus Programme, NHH provides several study-abroad opportunities to the students as well as receives about 992 students for the same. Further, the Students' Association provides several possibilities for students to develop their knowledge, explore various interests and showcase them during various events and programs.
NHH has a vast alumni network with its graduates living in different nations across the globe. The alumni list includes the names of high post-holders in leading organizations and several celebrated names recognized for their contribution in respective fields of profession. Some of the notable alumni of NHH are Finn Erling Kydland (Economist and a Nobel Prize Holder), Jo Nesbø (Musician, Writer and Economist), Eldar Sætre (Equinor's Former CEO), Agnar Mykle (Author), Torstein Dahle (Economist and Politician), Thorolf Rafto (Human Rights Activist and Academic).