The Nord universitet (Noerhte universitete; Nuortta universitiehtta) was established in 2016. The university has leading research communities within aquaculture, biosciences, innovation and entrepreneurship. The main campuses are located in Bodø and Levanger. Other campuses are located in Mo i Rana, Namsos, Nesna, Sandnessjøen, Steinkjer, Stjørdalshalsen, and Vesterålen.