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Where is it?
• 500 km west of Oslo• About 1,000 km northeast
of London• “Gateway to the Fjords” -
one of Norway’s most popular tourist attractions
• Sits between the North and Norwegian Seas
About University of Bergen
• Student population: 14,359• 3,000 graduates each year• Degrees: undergraduate, graduate, doctoral,
professional• One of 8 universities in Norway• Ranks 135st of all universities in the world,
according to Times Higher Education
About University of Bergen
• Science-based background, now an internationally-recognized research university
• Over 500 on-campus laboratories• Strong focus in northern marine life research,
health sciences, and global issues• Also houses a humanities department and
law school
Courses Offered
• Many classes are designed for exchange students and taught in English.
• Undergraduate exchange students can take classes in: humanities and aesthetic studies, social sciences, law and psychology, natural sciences, and pedagogy.
• Graduate or doctoral students can also take courses in health and welfare.
• Course listings can be found here: http://www.uib.no/education/studies/courses-for-exchange-students#natural
Grading PolicySymbol Description General, qualitative description of evaluation criteria:
• A Excellent An excellent performance, clearly outstanding. The candidate demonstrates excellent judgment and a high degree of independent thinking.
• B Very good A very good performance. The candidate demonstrates sound judgment and a very good degree of independent thinking.
• C Good A good performance in most areas. The candidate demonstrates a reasonable degree of judgment and independent thinking in the most important areas.
• D Satisfactory A satisfactory performance, but with significant shortcomings. The candidate demonstrates a limited degree of judgment and independent thinking.
• E Sufficient A performance that meets the minimum criteria, but no more. The candidate demonstrates a very limited degree of judgment and independent thinking.
• F Fail A performance that does not meet the minimum academic criteria. The candidate demonstrates an absence of both judgment and independent thinking
How to Apply
• The application form for all exchange students i available between the 1st of September through the 15th of October each year for students wanting to study in the Spring. It is available from March 15th – May 15th for students wanting to to study in the fall.
Academic Calendar
• Semester system• The Autumn Semester:
Lasts 19 weeks from week 33 (mid August) to week 5
• The Spring Semester:Lasts 21 weeks from week 2 (early part of January) to week 24
Introductory Programme
• Free of charge• Helps finalize
details of your study
• Lets you meet other students
Each semester starts with a program for all incoming international students
Cost of Attendance• Tuition is paid directly to K-State • Only charge from the University of Bergen is
the Student Welfare fee of 470 Norwegian Krone (about 81 USD)
• The average student pays about 9080 NOK per month while in school (1570 USD) which will cover travel, housing, books, social activities, food, and clothing
Housing
• Exchange students are guaranteed a single room in a student home
• Must apply within application period and use your unique reservation code
• For the Autumn semester apply online between April 1st and May 15th
• For the Spring semester apply online between October 1st and November 1st
• The most affordable rooms are in the student hostels
Residence Permit
• Required for all U.S. students wanting to stay in Norway for more than three months
• Must be obtained prior to arrival in Norway• Contact the university if you need assistance
or go to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration’s webpage
What to Bring
• Must have a valid passport and a visitor’s visa to show upon arrival to Norway
• Electrical outlets in Norway are different from those in the U.S. Pack a two-pin continental adapter.
What to Bring
• Weather in Norway is variable, so bring clothes you can layer
• Winter: heavy coat, gloves, hat, scarf, and boots are musts
• Spring/Autumn: waterproof boots, umbrella• Summer: lighter clothes, jacket for evenings
What to Bring
• Camera – Bergen is one of the most scenic cities in Norway
• Pictures and small keepsakes from home
• Journal or computer to blog about all of your adventures
• Cash to exchange once you get to the airport for bus fees
Staying Connected
• Bergen is 7 hours ahead of Kansas• The university offers free internet so bring a
laptop to skype, email, chat, and Facebook friends and family back home
• Send your friends and family postcards or your own snapshots so they can see your adventures
Getting to Bergen
• Fly into Oslo International Airport and take the scenic Bergen Line train to the Bergen train station
• Fly into Bergen Airport Flesland and take the airport shuttle to the city centre
Traveling from Bergen
• Bergen Airport Flesland has connections to major European cities including Copenhagen, Amsterdam, and London
• From these, you can explore all of Europe!
Traveling within Bergen
• Student Periodic Travel Card lets you ride the city’s buses and light rail free of charge
• Cycling is common on campus and around town
• Taxis are available but are very pricey
Eating in Bergen
• Norwegian food includes lots of seafood
• Salmon, cod, herring, and mackerel are all common
• Fish are smoked, fresh, salted, or pickled
• Crabs, prawns, and mussels are also consumed
Eating in Bergen
• Due to its mountains, game is also a staple in Norwegian cuisine
• Reindeer, duck, and moose are favorites
• Whale meat is considered a delicacy in some areas
• Traditional European and American dishes are also available
Life in Bergen• Population: 256,000• Climate: oceanic, humid• Weather: rains daily,
highs in July reach around around 16 degrees celcius, highs in January are around 1 degree celcius
Things to Do in Bergen
• Tour the Hanseatic Museum – located in the world-famous, 900-year old Bryggen waterfront strip
• Visit the Bergen FishMarket
• Check out the Bergen Art Museum,
Aquarium, and Science Centre
Things to do around Bergen
• Sail the Norwegian Fjords• Hike or ski in the surrounding mountains • Cruise the neighboring islands• Tour the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo• Visit the Arctic Circle
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