Family
Norway is considered to be a family-friendly country where the welfare politics makes it easier for couples and single-parents to combine work and family life.
The main concern of the HR-department at the university is the rights and well being of employees.
However, we acknowledge the fact that the welfare of the family is of great concern for an international researcher, so we try to provide some support for social integration of the whole family.
The accompanying family may also get some information and services from the International Staff Services at university.
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Spouses and Live-in Partners
We cannot provide a spouse with a job, but we can offer support through Norwegian language courses for free, possibilities for networking and a few advices of how to find work in Bergen.
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Pregnancy, Birth and Adoption
Information regarding health care, benefits, citizenship and certified copy of Norwegian birth certificate.
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Young Children
Information about kindergartens and other types of childminders in Bergen, and some activities for young children.
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School Children
Compulsory primary and lower secondary schooling in Norway lasts for ten years and children start school the year they become six.
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Family Economy and Counselling
The family policy in Norway is supported by different economic and social instruments. This is by far an exhaustive list, but to provide you with information about some of the important schemes.