Prospective BIO students

BIO students in the field

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, in addition to some 40 Master's degree programmes taught in English.

International students can apply for admission as Master’s degree 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 learning programmes within a broad spectrum of biological disciplines. Around 600 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.

Welcome for students to UiB
How to Apply
UiB’s student portal (English version)

Bachelor's Programmes
The Bachelor's Programmes are only offered in Norwegian.

Master's Programmes

PhD programme

Research Schools at UiB
PhD studies at the MatNat Faculty

Field- and cruise fee
Many of our courses include activites like field courses and cruises. Students should be prepared to pay a day fee for these activities.

Student organisations
STIM - Student organisation for masters students
Study Bergen - Bergen is an international student town - learn more!