22/03/2018
University of Bergen
Program Information
The University of Bergen is located on the top of a hill in the center of the city. The University itself was established in 1946, but certain buildings on campus date back to the early 1800s. With over 25,000 students it is the second largest university in Norway.
Also, visit the UiB website for: Exchange Students.
Requirements
Lysefjord in NorwayJuniors, seniors, and exceptional sophomores are eligible to participate. Applications are welcome from students in all majors. A grade point average of 3.0 is preferred. Students with strong preparation in the field they wish to study are likely to be accepted. Since coursework is available in English, there is no language requirement.
Academics
Course offerings include a program in Scandinavian Area Studies, taught in English, with courses in communication studies, Norwegian history, Norwegian language, and Scandinavian anthropology, geology, geography, information science, literature, marine studies, mathematics, music, physics, politics, and sociology. Students with advanced Norwegian language skills can enroll in regular university classes. Bergen Course Information
General Education Information for UAlbany students: credits earned on this program will automatically satisfy the International Perspectives requirement. Three credits of foreign language study will satisfy the Foreign Language requirement. No additional approval is required for you to earn these General Education credits. You may file a request to have additional courses approved.
Support Services
HousesOn-site support is provided by the foreign student office's staff. The University of Bergen conducts orientation in person and by means of its website, where you will find information about housing, student life, administrative details, and activities. Orientation dates and holidays will be available on Bergen's web page once they have been determined. In addition, the University at Albany hosts an orientation prior to the start of the program, and advisers are available to you throughout the semester.
Housing
Students have the option of living in university-owned dormitories or in apartments with native and international students.