Semester Dates
Each new semester at UiB starts with an Introductory Programme for all new international students.
The academic year at the University of Bergen is a total of 40 weeks and divided into two semesters. Each semester starts with an Introductory Programme for all new international students.
Autumn Semester 2015
The autumn semester lasts approximately 19 weeks, starting week 32 (early August) and ending week 51 (end of December).
Lecture start each semester may vary, contact your faculty for more details.
6-11 August | Introductory Programme for new international students |
1 September | Deadline to register for courses and exams at StudentWeb |
November-December | Examinations are held throughout the semester, but most of them will be held during this period. Please check each course for more details. |
20 December | Official end of the autumn semester. |
Public Holidays: There are several public holidays throughout the year in Norway.
Spring Semester 2015
The spring semester lasts 21 weeks, starting week 2 (early January) and ending week 24 (end of June).
Lecture start each semester may vary, contact your faculty for more details.
5-9 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. |
Public Holidays: There are several public holidays throughout the year in Norway.
NB! There are normally no lectures on Monday-Wednesday in the Easter week. Contact your faculty for more information.
The Student Centre
Introductory programme
