1. BI Student Welfare

2. Happy students study better! BI Student Welfare ‘s main goal is to make sure that all of our students have the opportunity to develop both academically and personally. Our objectives are – A good physical learning environment – An including and safe social environment – All students should find their place – Divercity We facilitate student activities on campus We plan and make available the different welfare offers.

3. Responsabilities The Foundation for Student Life in Oslo SiO The Student Union – SBIO Intergration of international students Housing for international students Students with special needs The Student Chaplain The Student Service Center

4. The Welfare Web

5. SiO – The Foundation for Student Life in Oslo Housing – 6000 student rooms – Prices from 1700 NOK Student Health Services – Doctors, counsellors, psychologist Sports Career Services Bookstore Kindergartens

6. Housing BI guarantees all international students a place to live. SiO and BSN are our housing providers, and international students are prioritized. The number of international students is increasing. The availability of student housing, however, is not increasing correspondingly. Therefore we are looking for alternative housing options

7. SBIO – The Student Union Works for the academic and social interests of all students at BI in Oslo, as well as offering different welfare services. Approximately 1000 active students run the union The BI students have a student house with bars, a concert hall, and offices for the student union

8. International students We have a taskforce addressing the different aspects of receiving an increasing number of international student – International relations Office, BI Student welfare, The student union Information Buddies BI-nner and other meeting places and activities

9. Student Chaplain – Nils Jøran Part of the counselling service at BI in Oslo He works closely with the student union, and has a special responsibility for international students Binner, teaches painting and relaxation techniques He offers Student Services in English once a month Room for Faith and Reflecion