Kristiania University of Applied Sciences

Kristiania University of Applied Sciences is a Norwegian university with a focus on applied research and practice-oriented teaching in the fields of health sciences, social work, education, arts, design, and management.

The Norway Mobility Program enables data science talent to spend up to three months at the Kristiania University of Applied Sciences, where they contribute to innovative research projects.

About NORA

NORA - Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Research Consortium

Kristiania University of Applied Sciences is a partner of NORA, the Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Research Consortium. This initiative aims to strengthen Norwegian research, education, and innovation in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics, as well as other relevant areas that support the development of AI applications.

Together with HIDA, NORA co-organizes the Norway Mobility Program, which offers doctoral researchers and postdocs from the Helmholtz Association and NORA partner institutions the opportunity to participate in a research stay in Norway.

Learn more about the Norway Mobility Program

Kristiania University of Applied Sciences is an independent, multidisciplinary university with a strong emphasis on application-oriented research. It combines academic work with societal relevance and offers researchers a dynamic environment where interdisciplinary collaboration is explicitly encouraged.

Key research areas include data science, digital health, communication science, creative entrepreneurship, and sustainable business models. Many projects are directly linked to real-world challenges and are developed in close collaboration with companies, municipalities, or organizations in the health and education sectors.

Research priorities:

The university is structured into four so-called Schools, each encompassing various academic disciplines:

School of Economics, Innovation, and Technology
School of Communication, Leadership, and Marketing
School of Health Sciences
School of Arts, Design, and Media

Kristiania has approximately 1,400 employees and around 19,000 students.

The sites

Kristiania operates across two different locations.

Oslo
Bergen

Kristiania’s Expertise in Data Science & AI

The university integrates data-driven methods with domain expertise from business, healthcare, media, and technology. Interdisciplinary teams develop practical solutions to real-world problems – with a particular focus on ethical, socially responsible, and sustainable technology development.

Data analysis in business and marketing
Machine learning in healthcare
Human-centered AI and human-machine interaction
Automation and decision support in the public sector
Natural language processing and digital communication
Data ethics and algorithmic fairness

How to Apply

Step 1: Contact a research group at one of the NORA member institutions to discuss the possibility of a three-month research stay.

Step 2: Apply through this link.

Step 3: Applications are reviewed by a selection committee, and you will be notified shortly thereafter.

You can find more details about the application process [here]

The selection of candidates for the scholarship is primarily based on the applicant’s motivation, the quality and originality of the project, and the overall feasibility within the proposed research stay. In addition, a clear connection to the field of Information & Data Science and added value for the Helmholtz Association’s research portfolio must be evident. The final decision on funding will be made in coordination with the respective Helmholtz Centers.

Please note that the program is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs with an employment contract at a Helmholtz Center, as well as Helmholtz-affiliated doctoral researchers and postdocs. If you are affiliated with a Helmholtz Center but employed elsewhere, please contact us before submitting your application.

As part of this exchange, HIDA acts as a liaison between hosts and participants and covers travel and material costs for Helmholtz participants. For specific questions regarding contractual and employment matters, please contact the program officers at your Helmholtz Center or the host institution.

More information about the program regulations can be found [here]