Exchange

Admission to Exchange Studies

Embark on your exchange adventure, apply for exchange to UiB next academic year.

Updated: 27.09.2019 (First published: 05.11.2009)

How to apply for exchange

Your step-by-step guide on how to apply for exchange to the University of Bergen (UiB).

UiB offers a large number of courses taught in English for exchange students.

Erasmus+ exchange students coming to UiB must use the Online Learning Agreement (OLA).

English language requirements for exchange students differ depending on which courses you apply for.

All new international students admitted to the University of Bergen can apply for housing through the Student Welfare Organisation (Sammen).

The academic year at UiB is a total of 40 weeks and divided into two semesters.

International students moving to Norway must apply for a residence permit for studies, also called a study permit.

You can apply to study at UNIS Svalbard if you are nominated for an exchange period at UiB.

Exchange students with physical, mental or health related conditions can receive support services from UiB during their exchange period.

On some occasions, we may make arrangements for students to sit external examinations at UiB.

Step-by-step guide on how to nominate and other useful information for our exchange partners.