Prospective BIO students
The University of Bergen is fortunate to receive students from all over the world. We offer a large number of courses taught in English at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. We also offer Master's degree programmes in English.
International students can apply for admission as master students (2 years) or as exchange students nominated by their home universities for a period of study abroad (1 or 2 semesters) at the University of Bergen.
Most student exchange takes place within the ERASMUS and NORDPLUS programmes and through bilateral exchange agreements. If an exchange agreement does not exist between your university and the University of Bergen, you are not eligible for admission as an exchange student.
Studying at BIO
The Department of Biology offers research-based programmes and courses within a broad spectrum of biological disciplines. Around 500 students are currently registered in the different study programmes at the department. There are many opportunities to be a student at BIO. Please follow the links given here for more information.
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As a student at UiB, and the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, you'll be using a student portal called MiSide (My Space). On My Space you will find all relevant information for your courses.
Field- and cruise fee
Many of our courses include activites such as field courses and cruises. Students should be prepared to pay a small day fee for these activities.
Partner organisations
UNIS - the University Centre in Svalbard
IMR - the Institute for Marine Research
NIFES - National Institute of Nutrition and Seafood Research
UM - University Museum
Student organisations
STIM - Student organisation for masters' and PhD students STIM on Facebook
BFU - Biological Students Union BFU on Facebook BFU on Twitter (BFU@BFU_UIB)
Study Bergen - Bergen is an international student town - learn more!
Field work
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Research schools
UiB's research schools.
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Quality Assurance SystemSmall images:
The university’s quality assurance system was established to maintain and further develop the quality of study programmes.
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bioCEED – Centre of Excellence in Biology Education
bioCEED, a consortium between the Department of Biology at UiB (BIO), Department of Arctic Biology at UNIS (AB), Department of Education at UiB (HERU), and the Institute of Marine Research (IMR), has been awarded status as a Center of Excellence in Biology Education. The vision behind bioCEED is that the rapid change in biology and the biologist's role in society create new demands, not only to the content of the biology education, but also to how we teach future biologists.
