1. University of Bergen Bergen, Norway Founded 1946

2. Where is it? 500 km west of Oslo About 1,000 km northeast of London “Gateway to the Fjords” - one of Norway’s most popular tourist attractions Sits between the North and Norwegian Seas

3. About University of Bergen Student population: 14,359 3,000 graduates each year Degrees: undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional One of 8 universities in Norway Ranks 135 st of all universities in the world, according to Times Higher Education

4. About University of Bergen Science-based background, now an internationally-recognized research university Over 500 on-campus laboratories Strong focus in northern marine life research, health sciences, and global issues Also houses a humanities department and law school

5. Courses Offered Many classes are designed for exchange students and taught in English. Undergraduate exchange students can take classes in: humanities and aesthetic studies, social sciences, law and psychology, natural sciences, and pedagogy. Graduate or doctoral students can also take courses in health and welfare. Course listings can be found here: http://www.uib.no/education/studies/courses- for-exchange-students#natural http://www.uib.no/education/studies/courses- for-exchange-students#natural

6. Grading Policy Symbol Description General, qualitative description of evaluation criteria: A Excellent An excellent performance, clearly outstanding. The candidate demonstrates excellent judgment and a high degree of independent thinking. B Very good A very good performance. The candidate demonstrates sound judgment and a very good degree of independent thinking. C Good A good performance in most areas. The candidate demonstrates a reasonable degree of judgment and independent thinking in the most important areas. D Satisfactory A satisfactory performance, but with significant shortcomings. The candidate demonstrates a limited degree of judgment and independent thinking. E Sufficient A performance that meets the minimum criteria, but no more. The candidate demonstrates a very limited degree of judgment and independent thinking. F Fail A performance that does not meet the minimum academic criteria. The candidate demonstrates an absence of both judgment and independent thinking

7. How to Apply The application form for all exchange students i available between the 1 st of September through the 15 th of October each year for students wanting to study in the Spring. It is available from March 15 th – May 15 th for students wanting to to study in the fall.

8. Academic Calendar Semester system The Autumn Semester: Lasts 19 weeks from week 33 (mid August) to week 5 The Spring Semester: Lasts 21 weeks from week 2 (early part of January) to week 24

9. Introductory Programme Free of charge Helps finalize details of your study Lets you meet other students Each semester starts with a program for all incoming international students

10. Cost of Attendance Tuition is paid directly to K-State Only charge from the University of Bergen is the Student Welfare fee of 470 Norwegian Krone (about 81 USD) The average student pays about 9080 NOK per month while in school (1570 USD) which will cover travel, housing, books, social activities, food, and clothing

11. Housing Exchange students are guaranteed a single room in a student home Must apply within application period and use your unique reservation code For the Autumn semester apply online between April 1 st and May 15 th For the Spring semester apply online between October 1 st and November 1st The most affordable rooms are in the student hostels

12. Residence Permit Required for all U.S. students wanting to stay in Norway for more than three months Must be obtained prior to arrival in Norway Contact the university if you need assistance or go to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration’s webpagewebpage

13. What to Bring Must have a valid passport and a visitor’s visa to show upon arrival to Norway Electrical outlets in Norway are different from those in the U.S. Pack a two-pin continental adapter.

14. What to Bring Weather in Norway is variable, so bring clothes you can layer Winter: heavy coat, gloves, hat, scarf, and boots are musts Spring/Autumn: waterproof boots, umbrella Summer: lighter clothes, jacket for evenings

15. What to Bring Camera – Bergen is one of the most scenic cities in Norway Pictures and small keepsakes from home Journal or computer to blog about all of your adventures Cash to exchange once you get to the airport for bus fees

16. Staying Connected Bergen is 7 hours ahead of Kansas The university offers free internet so bring a laptop to skype, email, chat, and Facebook friends and family back home Send your friends and family postcards or your own snapshots so they can see your adventures

17. Getting to Bergen Fly into Oslo International Airport and take the scenic Bergen Line train to the Bergen train station Fly into Bergen Airport Flesland and take the airport shuttle to the city centre

18. Traveling from Bergen Bergen Airport Flesland has connections to major European cities including Copenhagen, Amsterdam, and London From these, you can explore all of Europe!

19. Traveling within Bergen Student Periodic Travel Card lets you ride the city’s buses and light rail free of charge Cycling is common on campus and around town Taxis are available but are very pricey

20. Eating in Bergen Norwegian food includes lots of seafood Salmon, cod, herring, and mackerel are all common Fish are smoked, fresh, salted, or pickled Crabs, prawns, and mussels are also consumed

21. Eating in Bergen Due to its mountains, game is also a staple in Norwegian cuisine Reindeer, duck, and moose are favorites Whale meat is considered a delicacy in some areas Traditional European and American dishes are also available

22. Life in Bergen Population: 256,000 Climate: oceanic, humid Weather: rains daily, highs in July reach around around 16 degrees celcius, highs in January are around 1 degree celcius

23. Things to Do in Bergen Tour the Hanseatic Museum – located in the world-famous, 900-year old Bryggen waterfront strip Visit the Bergen Fish Market Check out the Bergen Art Museum, Aquarium, and Science Centre

24. Things to do around Bergen Sail the Norwegian Fjords Hike or ski in the surrounding mountains Cruise the neighboring islands Tour the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo Visit the Arctic Circle

25. HAVE FUN!!! Studying Abroad is a life-changing experience. No matter where you decide to study you will have a blast! GOOD LUCK!