Welcome week programme
The Faculty of Humanities warmly welcomes all new international students from the 7th of August. Below you will find the programme for your two first weeks with us.
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Below is the schedule for daily information sessions and activities during your first two weeks at The faculty of Humanities. Please note that changes may occur, so check back regularly for updates.
Thursday, 7 August
| 10-15 | Introductiory meeting at the Student Center You will recive practical information, learn about the student organization in Bergen and more. |
Friday, 8 August
| 10.00-10.10 | Welcome to the Faculty of Humanities by the former Vice-Dean for Education |
10.10-10.40 | Practical information from the Faculty of Humanities and the Exam Office |
| 10.40-11.00 | Information from Humanity Student Association (HSU) – Student life in Bergen |
| 11.00-11.30 | How to understand “Bergensere”? – Join our short Norwegian lesson! |
Location for the whole day is Auditorium A, Sydneshaugen Skole, Sydnesplassen 9.
Monday, 11 August
| Evening | Freshers-week 20-21.30 Concert at USF Verftet |
Tuesday, 12 August
| 12.00 | Guided City Tour with Bergen Byexpert |
| Evening | Freshers-week 17:30–20:30 – Hiking Trip 18:00–20:00 – Explore Bergen 22:00 – Bergen Nightclub |
Wednesday, 13 August
| 21.00 | Freshers-week Student House Night at Kvarteret |
| 22.00 | Outdoor Cinema The film is in English and shown in collaboration with the Bergen International Film Festival (BIFF). Location: The lawn outside the Geophysical Institute, Allégaten 70. |
Thursday, 14 August
| 10.00–15.00 | Academic Information Sessions for Master’s Students Check your calendar in MittUiB for details. |
| 10.00-17.00 | Student Fair at Grieghallen Meet student organisations in Bergen. |
| 12.00-17.00 | Freshers-week |
| Evening | Freshers-week 19:00 – Quiz Night at Ad Fontes 22:00 – Karaoke at Skipperstuen |
Friday, 15 august
| 10.00-14.00 | Academic Information Sessions for Master’s Students Check your calendar in MittUiB for time and location. |
| 14.00-16.00 | Welcome to the Faculty of Humanities! Join us in the courtyard at Sydneshaugen Skole for food and activities as we welcome both new and old students. |
| Throughout the day | University Museum – Wonder Trails Take part ina self-guided exploration experience at the University Museum. |
| Evening | Freshers-week 17:00–23:00 – Hallaien Concert 22:00 – Bryggen Nightclub |
Saturday, 16 August
| 12.00-15.00 | Morning Fun at Kvarteret Drop by and choose from activities like silent disco, yoga, speed friending, quiz, and karaoke. Location: Kvarteret, Olav Kyrres gate 49. |
| TBA | Event at Kulturhuset In collaboration with the Faculty of Psychology, this event will celebrate highlights from the week with fun awards and social vibes. Stay tuned for more details! |
Sunday, 17 August
| 13.00-15.00 | Clean-Up Day with the Sustainability Pilots Join the Sustainability Pilots for a clean-up day at some of Bergen’s most popular outdoor spots. This is a great way to contribute to the local environment, meet fellow students, and enjoy the city in a meaningful way. Meeting point: Outside of the Student Center |