SEVU is responsible for developing and operating the University of Bergen’s (UiB’s) life long learning provision (extension studies, continuing education, professional development, adult education, open and distance education, part time studies).

UiB’s great knowledge within several subject fields is made more easily accessible to life long adult learners and adapted to their needs. Various academic departments and their faculty staff are responsible for content and teaching while SEVU is responsible for the administration and act as a coordinating service unit - internally as well as externally. 

SEVU is an operator that organize and design courses adapted to adult students - practically, pedagogically and economically. You find a catalogue of the courses (in Norwegian) here.

SEVU is a link and contact point between companies, private and public institutions and individuals on the one hand, and UiB departments and academic staff on the other.  SEVU can also contribute in the process of tailoring courses for specific groups of learners e.g. in companies.