Academic Year

The academic year at the University of Bergen is of a total of 40 weeks.

The autumn semester lasts 19 weeks, starting week 33 (mid August) and ending week 51 (end of December).

The spring semester lasts 21 weeks, starting week 2 (early January) and ending week 24 (end of June).

We recommend that you plan your travel according to the semester dates.

Public Holidays: there are several public holidays throughout the year in Norway.

Important Dates Spring Semester 2014

6-7 January
Introductory Programme for new international students.

1 February:
Deadline to register for courses and exams at StudentWeb

May-June:
Examinations are held throughout the semester, but most of them will be held during this period. Please check each course for more details

20 June:
Official end of the spring semester

Introductory Programme

Introduction and Assistance

The aim of the Introductory Programme is to introduce all new international students to different aspects of being a student in Bergen and Norway through practical information and lectures the first few days at the university. Another important aspect of the programme is to finalise various formalities regarding your studies at the university and your stay in Norway in general.

Recommended Start-up

The Introductory Programme is also an excellent opportunity to meet other new international students. The programme is free of charge, and you do not have to sign up or register to join the programme as long as you have been admitted as a new student.

The Introductory Programme for the upcoming semester and other useful information is available at our after arrival website for new students.