Oslo and Akershus University College (Norwegian: Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus, abbr. HiOA) is the largest state university college in Norway, with more than 20,000 students and 2,100 employees.[1] HiOA has higher education programs at bachelor's, master's and PhD level. It offers studies and conducts research in health professions, social sciences, engineering, liberal arts, and other fields.