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The academic year begins at the end of August and finishes by the middle of June.
The academic year is divided into 2 semesters;
Fall semester: from appr. August 15 to December 15
Spring semester: from appr. January 10 to June 15
Housing will be provided at a reasonable cost to all exchange students at NHH. Read more about the accomodation here.
Exchange students are required to apply for a formal residence permit before their arrival in Norway. Students from EU and EEA countries are exempted from this rule and may apply for a residence permit after arrival in Norway.
Find out more about residence permits and visas here.
Upon arrival in Bergen, exchange students will be met and welcomed by a representative of the International Relations Office at NHH and taken to their accomodation.
A special programme of events will be provided during the intial weekend for all exchange students, with a focus on information, sightseeing, social events, integration and parties. More information on the welcome programme will be sent out directly to successful students well in advance of their arrival in Bergen.
Medical care in Norway is basically free. When registered as a student in Norway you are eligible to receive medical care against small, refundable fees for doctor consultations and a contribution towards the cost of medicines. The student welfare organisation in Bergen, SiB, provide a refund of medical expenses that exceed 250 NOK in total per year. It is suggested that students take out their own health insurance in addition, but this is not mandatory.
As with all trips abroad, it would be prudent to purchase a general travel, luggage and accident insurance for the duration of the stay in Norway.
More information on health insurance in Norway is available here.
More information about the SiB medical expenses refund scheme is available here.
The level of prices in Norway is somewhat higher than in many countries, but it is not be necessary to bring all your food with you as an exchange student once did!
Find out more about approximate living costs here.
The vast majority of Norwegians understand and speak good English, so there is no need to learn Norwegian prior to arrival. The country has an excellent mobile phone coverage and the public transport network is modern, clean, efficient and safe.
Find out more "nice to know" facts for first time visiors to Norway here.
Language of instruction: Over a third of courses taught at are held in English.
Class format: Lecture and discussion, often based on case preparation.
Attendance: Class attendance is mandatory.
Participation: Active class participation is expected in presentations, coursework, groupwork and so on.
Examinations: Having received course approval, the students will sit for a three or four-hour examination.
Course approval: In order to sit for the examination, the students must have completed the required assignments set by the course instructor (course approval). Final grade based on written examination.
Grading: All examinations are graded on a scale of A to F, where F signifies fail and E is the lowest passing grade.
Last updated: 2007-03-08. Contact: Studieadministrasjonen
