University of Bergen - Exchange
City: Bergen Country: Norway
Overview
What the University has to offer:
- Norway's "urban university" - intricately woven into the geographical, historical and cultural framework of the city of Bergen
- Has a rich and diversified mix of cultures and countries on campus - known as Norway's "most international university"
- Has a broad range of academic disciplines; including the Humanities, Law, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Medicine, Dentistry, Psychology, and Social Sciences
- Has an environment of freedom of speech and openness where men and women can engage in knowledge-based and critical reflection while contributing to the advancement of knowledge
- Situated in Bergen - a city on the mountaineous western coast of Norway with an abundance of green parks, tree-lined streets and lakes - a spectacular setting between the mountains and the sea
When Can I Go?
Terms Offered: Fall, Winter, Full Year
Term Dates:
Fall term equivalent: August - December
Winter term equivalent: January - June
Eligibility Requirements
Open to: All Faculties
Level: Undergraduate and Graduate
Students must have completed 15 credits worth of courses by the application deadline and 30 credits worth of courses by the start of the exchange.
See Eligibility.
Course Information
Language of Instruction: English, Norwegian
Field of Study: All except Medicine, Dentistry, Fine Art, Design, and Music composition/performance
The University of Bergen offers about 400 courses taught in English.
ECTS = European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System
University of Bergen Course Information
University of Bergen Credit Information
Housing
University of Bergen Accommodation
Program Contact
Funding Opportunities
Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.
Over 80% of students who apply get funding.