Welcome Programme
Participate in the Welcome Programme for new international students at the start of the semester.
UiB's autumn semester Welcome Programme is taking place 9-10 August 2018. You will be introduced to different aspects of being a student in Bergen through practical information and entertaining lectures.
The programme is is also an excellent opportunity to meet other international students, as well as ask questions to UiB staff members. Attendance is not obligatory, but we highly encourage all new international students to come. Pre-registration is not required.
Thursday 9 August
Host: Catrine A. Waage, Division of Student Affairs
Time | Programme | Place |
| 14:00 | Opening session | Grieghallen/ Grieg concert hall (see campus map) |
| 14:30 | Welcome | |
All you need to know as a new UiB student | ||
16:00 | Break
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| 16:15 | Enjoy Norwegian nature The Norwegian Trekking Association tells you how to best enjoy Norwegian nature and stay safe at the same time | |
| 16:45 | Your stay will be what you make it Sanna shares her experience on how to take most out of your stay and how to make Bergen your home.. What to expect? Definitely some funny stories as a foreigner in Norway and practical tips to cope with a new and exciting culture you will find yourself. by Sanna Lutsoja | |
| 17:30 | Wrap-up |
Friday 10 August
Time | Programme | Place |
| 10:00 - 12:15 | Various lectures | Dragefjellet, Faculty of Law (New student campus map index no. 44) |
| 13:00 | Meet the faculty and mentor week information | |
Saturday 11 August
| Time | Programme | Place |
| 14:00 | Why not start your new semester with a hike? | Fløibanen, Vetrlidsallmenningen 23A |
Monday 13 August
Time | Programme | Place |
09:30- 10:30 | Orientation meeting - Norwegian language courses For students with granted admission to beginner’s level courses only (NOR-INTRO, NOR-U1, NOR-U1/2). | Auditorium Egget, The Student Centre |
| 13:30 | Start of the Mentor Week For all students who want to attend. Appointment of Mentor Week groups. | Meet at your own faculty |
15:00- 16:00 | Welcome Ceremony For all students who want to attend | Musèplass |
Tuesday 14 August
| Time | Programme | Place |
| 09:00-15:00 | Meet our Student Organisations Meet a range of Bergen’s student organisations within culture, politics, sports etc. This is a good time to find an organisation that suits your interests. | The Student Centre (Campus map index no. 14) |
