With about 18,000 students and 1,900 employees dispersed across eight sites, USN is the fourth-largest university in Norway.

There are around 18000 students in the university.

International applicants for undergraduate admission to the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) typically need a high school diploma that meets Norwegian standards, evidence of English proficiency (such as an IELTS or TOEFL score; see the GSU list), and pertinent academic transcripts. Program-specific requirements may differ (e.g., math for engineering). While most programs do not require a GPA, you can check the specific requirements of your program on the USN website. Applications are filed using the national Søknadsweb system, which requires digital uploads of papers.

International students must have a relevant Bachelor's degree, meet certain English language proficiency requirements (such as the B2 equivalent), submit original diplomas and transcripts, demonstrate sufficient ECTS in required subjects (such as math and physics for engineering), and submit copies of their passports in order to pursue postgraduate studies at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN). Program requirements vary, so it's important to check individual course pages for specific credit/grade details, and non-EU/EEA students usually pay tuition.

The University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) places a high priority on student safety by providing round-the-clock campus support, such as security desks in residence halls and officer escorts, as well as resources like the Sikresiden and dedicated emergency lines (110, 112, and 113 for fire, police, and ambulance).no instruction mobile app.

Through Studentsamskipnaden i Sørøst-Norge (SSN) SSN.NO, the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) provides a variety of furnished dorms and apartments across its campuses (Bø, Drammen, Kongsberg, etc.)

With specialized tools like the Euraxess Career Development Plan for PhDs and general support for part-time jobs while studying, the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) provides student career support through services like job search assistance, resume writing, interview preparation, and skill development programs.