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The University of Bergen is a medium-sized European university. There are approximately 16 000
students and more than 2 500 staff members. The university has seven faculties. The main campus area is located close
to downtown Bergen, which is the second large city in Norway. Bergen is situated on the west coast of the country.
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 General information about the University
International students
Departments and modules
Accommodation
Location
Student Life
Sports
Medical Information
General Links
General information about the University
- Contact information
University of Bergen
Postboks 7800
N-5020 Bergen
Telephone: +47 55 58 00 00
Fax: +47 55 58 96 43
- Staff Contact Information
The university has an internal phonebook, where students can search faculties and staff
- History and mission statement
History
The Parliamentary Resolution of 9th April, 1946, formally established the University of Bergen. The University of Bergen Act
came into effect on 30th August, 1946. By European standards the University of Bergen is a young university. However, its
academic roots are deep. Research and teaching have long been fields of activity in Bergen's Museum, which was founded as
far back as 1825.
The new University of Bergen was founded in 1946 with a basis in the Faculties of Medicine, Mathematics and Natural Sciences,
and Arts. The University of Bergen was a new, modern alternative to a much more traditional university model that
concentrated on long periods of study for the professions and the civil service.
In the course of the sixties and seventies a university education became a serious prospect for a large proportion of young
Norwegians.
At the University of Bergen, student numbers rose from just over one thousand in 960 to almost 8 000 in 1975.
Most graduates found work in the public sector. The universities themselves
became important consumers of academic manpower. The next major wave of
students came in the nineties. Between 1987 and 1995 student numbers more than doubled from 8 700 to 17 800. In the light of
the current labour market situation, one of the most important challenges facing the University of Bergen is to ensure that
its graduates and its academic expertise can be utilized to a reater extent by the private sector.
Mission statement:
The University of Bergen is both a teaching and research institution in most subjects, organized in seven faculties and some
90 departments and specialized centres.
It’s a medium-sized university, with 17 000 students and 2 500 staff.
The University wants to be a meeting-place and a gateway to other sources of expertise, local, national and international.
Their focus on international relations since the mid-eighties has profiled the University of Bergen as an international
university in Norway, in line with the traditions of the city.
Academic goals
"The University of Bergen aims to be a university of high international
standard, and the leading Norwegian university in selected fields of
competence. In certain areas of research, the University should be a
centre of excellence at international level"
(From the principle objectives of the University Plan for 2000 –
part 2:1987)
- The Academic Year
Autumn semester: 15th August to 20th December
Examinations: November and December
Spring semester: 15th January to 15th June
Examinations: May and June
General deadline for applications for enrolment: 15th April every year
Vacation periods:
Christmas vacation 20 December - 15 January
Two weeks at Easter
Long vacation 15 June - 15 August
In the Autumn semester the courses within the Scandinavian Area
Studies Programme start approx. 25 August and in the Spring
semester approx. 20 January. Other courses, lectures and seminars at
the University of Bergen start at the beginning of the Autumn and
Spring semesters, 15 August and 15 January respectively. Exchange
students to the University of Bergen are strongly advised to arrive at
the official start of the semester, to be able to participate in
Norwegian Courses and other information programmes
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International students
- Information for new International Students
Office for international students
Office for Foreign Students
Langes gate 3, Box 7800,
N-5020 BERGEN
Telephone: +47 55 58 90 22
Telefax: +47 55 58 90 25
The Office for Foreign Students assists all new foreign students and handles:
Admission of non-programme foreign students
Initial registration of exchange/guest/MPhil students
Admission to Norwegian language courses
Academic counselling
Initial and supplementary contact with the State Educational Loan Fund
Confirmation of student status and study progress reports which are needed for immigration authorities
Course descriptions in English, and supplementary information
General academic and practical information
Reservation of accommodation
The University of Bergen participates in several exchange programmes for students, as well as a number of bilateral exchange
agreements. In the academic year 1995/96 the university received more than 220 exchange students, while
approximately 320 students went abroad.
Most students participate in the NORDPLUS programme, comprising universities and colleges in the Nordic countries and the
ERASMUS/SOCRATES programme, comprising universities and colleges within the EU and the EFTA
countries.
Please observe that there are no scholarships or fellowships available for foreign
students at the University of Bergen.
Information for foreign students
- Admission and how to apply?
Check with your home institution whether it is engaged in exchange programmes or agreements including the University of
Bergen.
Application for admission:
SOCRATES-ERASMUS and other programme students:
Deadline: Date varies (set by co-programme students ordinator at home University)
Norwegian language courses
Deadline: 15 June /15 November
Application for student accommodation
Deadline: 15 June/15 November
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Departments and modules
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Accommodation
Housing service
SiB (this is the Student Welfare Organization in Bergen) manages nearly 3000 acommodation units. The units, mainly single
or double rooms with shared bathrooms and kitchens, are comfortable and well situated both with regard to places of study
and leisure activities. Normally, it is cheaper to rent a unit from SiB than from a private landlord.
For more info, contact the housing department ("Boligdivisjonen") via e-mail,
telephone: + 47 55 27 60 00 or snailmail: SiB, Boligdivisjonen,
Fantoftvegen 14, NO-5036 Fantoft.
More information
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Student Life
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Sports
Sports Facilities
SiB manages two sports centres, one at Fantoft Accommodation and
one at the Student centre (by the University).
The centres offer halls for ball game and aerobic, weightlifting rooms, squash courts and a high-standard climbing wall (at Fantoft).
For 270 Nkr pr term, students have unlimited access to the sports facilities.
More information about sport facilities and leisure
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Medical Information
- Student doctors
Students consulting a medical doctor will have their expenses refunded
by SiB. The doctor should sign the health insurance receipt card. Upon presentation of this card together with a valid
semester card, the fee is refunded at the Information Kiosk at the Student centre (UiB), at the NHH or at Bergen College.
SiB can also give partial financial support in cases of considerable medical/practical expenses (the Health Fund). For more
info and application form (Health Fund), contact the welfare department "Velferdsdivisjonen") via e-mail,
telephone + 47 55 54 52 50 or snailmail: SiB, Velferdsdivisjonen, Parkveien 1, NO-5007.
- Psychologists and social counsellors
SiB offers free counselling with psychologists (SPH) and/or a social counsellor for foreign students. The semester fee has
to be paid before counselling is available. For an appointment or more information, contact:
SPH: +47 55 54 51 45 or by snailmail; SPH, Hans Tanksgt. 19, 5008 Bergen.
The social counsellor can be reached at: +47 55 58 92 42 or in Langesgt. 3, 5007 Bergen.
More information about welfare and health care
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