The University College in Bodø will change its name to University of Nordland from January 1st 2011.
The new university has a long history of cooperation with Russia and focus on the Barents Region. With its co-operative study programs, the university college has contributed to the education of some 4,000 Russian students in the fields of economy- and administration.
The new university has a dedicated cooperation with the MGIMO-university in Moscow.
