Getting student status for PhD candidates at the Dep. of Informatics

In order to register for classes and exams, you need to have a student status.

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When your application for admission to the PhD programme has been approved, you will get get full student status. However, this is sometimes a lengthy process. If you plan to take courses the same semester you apply for admission, you must get a temporary student status.

To get a temporary student status, you must send the following to your PhD Coordinator:

Last name:
First name(s):
11 digit Norwegian National ID number*:
Sex:
Nationality:
Address in home country:
Address in Bergen
Attached copy of passport:

You must also attach a copy of your passport, or bring your passport to the student advisor's office to make a copy.

After you have been granted a temporary student status, you can register for classes and exams at Studentweb

*obtained when applying for a tax card, contact HR for more information

"Student status" means that you are able to register for classes and exams, and access to the learning platfrom Mitt UiB. It does not mean that you have accesss to student discounts. This is because you are an employee, and not a semester fee-paying student.

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02.01.2023