University of BergenBergen, Norway

Founded 1946

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

HAVE FUN!!!

Studying Abroad is a life-changing experience. No matter where you decide to study you will

have a blast! GOOD LUCK!