Discover Gokstad Academy - Modern Nordic practical education.
Our story
Founded on the country of educational heritage of Norway, Gokstad Academy stands as a premier institution dedicated to vocational and practical higher excellence. In Vietnam, we operate as a strategic educational bridge, translating proven Scandinavian methodologies into high-impact competence for the next generation of global professionals.
Our Journey: From Idea to Academy
Gokstad Akademiet was founded by Atle Bjurstedt and Simon Hansen Elvestad who share a strong belief in education as a driver for opportunity and growth. With backgrounds in both education and business, they set out to create a modern professional institute that combines academic quality with real-world relevance, which is called Gokstad Academy in Vietnam. Their vision was to build a learning environment where the learning outcomes are directly tied to the industry needs and standards, through flexible, digital programmes tailored to modern life.
Our commitment
At Gokstad Academy, we are committed to making education both accessible and relevant. Whether you are seeking to qualify for a new profession, strengthen your career prospects, or update your competence with short courses, we provide a pathway that matches your goals. Our students are at the centre of everything we do, we believe that learning should be flexible, future-oriented, and directly applicable in working life.
Who we are
Gokstad Academy is a modern profesional institute dedicated to flexible, practice-oriented education. As an accredited institution, we ensure that all programmes are accredited by NOKUT and part of the national Higher Vocational Education (HVE) system. Our vision is quite clear: to make high-quality education accessible to people at different stages of life and career.
What we offer
We specialise in programmes that are closely aligned with today’s labour market needs. Our focus areas include IT, design, business, and project management, fields where practical competence is in high demand. Every programme is developed in collaboration with industry partners to make sure you acquire skills that employers truly value.
Study your way
At Gokstad Academy, learning is designed to fit real life. All our programmes are offered online, giving you the freedom to combine studies with work, family, or other commitments. You can choose a full-time pathway for a structured study experience, or a part-time option that allows you to progress at your own pace.
Who is Gokstad Academy for?
For University students & fresh graduates
We fast-track your workplace readiness. You will skip the corporate trial-and-error by mastering AI tools, refining high-demand soft skills, and working on live international projects. You graduate with a professional portfolio that global recruiters look for.
For career changers & young professionals
We equip you with the strategic execution mindset. Through intensive, project-based training in modern Marketing, Sales, and Global Project Management, you will develop the cross-border competence and multicultural leadership needed to confidently pivot into leading international enterprises.
Our mission, vision and core values
Mission
To establish Gokstad Academy as the iconic Nordic Professional education in Southeast Asia within the next five years, setting the global-readiness standard for industry-aligned professional development.
Vision
To deploy a rigorous, project-based educational model that integrates advanced AI competence with deep corporate connectivity, actively supporting and fast-tracking our students into strategic career placements across our international partner ecosystem.
Core values
Agility: Continuous learning and adaptation to thrive in a fast-evolving digital economy.
Connectivity: Building powerful, reciprocal alliances with international employers to secure exclusive job vacancies, corporate sponsorships, and executive mentorship pipelines for our student body.
Impact: Transforming academic potential into tangible career execution, ensuring our graduates successfully capture high-value positions within GA’s corporate network.
