University of St Andrews

At a glance

The University of Bergen (UiB) is an internationally recognised research university. UiB is the most cited university in Norway. There are seven faculties at UiB and there are a total of 16 900 students at the university. Around 1 880 of these are international students. UiB employs 3 600 staff. PhD candidates are paid employees of staff, making the doctoral degree at UiB particularly attractive for rising talent. About one in three graduating doctors are from outside Norway.
Established : 1946
Student Population : 17500

Website and links

Website : Bergen Homepage

Study abroad page : International Students

Who can go

Students on degree programmes in the following subject areas may apply to study abroad during their Junior Honours year at Universitetet i Bergen (University of Bergen):

• Geography and Sustainable Devt

Semesters Available

• First Semester
• Second Semester
• Full Year

Note: Joint Honours students may only apply for a full year abroad if BOTH subjects are listed above. Joint Honours students applying for one semester must seek permission from both Schools.

Study abroad coordinator

Each School has a designated Study Abroad Coordinator.

Semester dates

Semester dates are as follows

2023/4
Semester 1 Aug 2023 to Dec 2023
Semester 2 Jan 2024 to Jun 2024
2024/5
Semester 1 Aug 2025 to Dec 2024
Semester 2 Jan 2025 to Jun 2025

Your studies abroad

St Andrews academic requirements

• Minimum Credit in Academic year : 48
• Minimum Credit in Semester : 24
• Maximum Credit in Academic year : 60
• Maximum Credit in Semester: 30
• Module Weighting : 3,5,8

Partner Course Catalogue : Courses for exchange students

Please note that on some field work programmes, you will have to pay for meals (normally around 200-300 NOK per day).

See our Credits and Modules Abroad webpage for information on the number of credits we expect students to take at our partner institutions. St Andrews expects students to attend all classes as part of their programme abroad. Assessment methods may vary across partners and could include class participation, continuous assessment in the form of homework and final exams. All courses must be agreed with your Study Abroad Coordinator. See our academic information webpage for further details, as well as information about credit and grade conversion.

Application and selection

This is a School Abroad programme.

Places available

Places available : 4 semester places (or 2 full year places) will be available at University of Bergen in the academic year 2025-2026.

Places available may vary from year to year depending on the exchange balance. Numbers for the following academic year will be confirmed at the information meeting.

Getting there and getting around

Bergen is situated on the western coast of Norway, and can be reached by plane, directly from many European destinations or via Oslo Gardermoen. It is also possible to take a flight to Oslo, and then take the train further to Bergen. Bergen Airport Flesland (BGO) is well connected with other European cities and airline hubs. The city of Bergen is therefore easily accessible.

The easiest way from Bergen Airport to the city centre is to take the Light Rail going approximately every 10 minute from the Terminal to the city centre (approximately 45 min. journey).

Accommodation

New exchange students are guaranteed housing in a student home provided that you apply for a room within given deadlines and follow the instructions given here.

Short term students may also apply for accommodation at the student hostels, but you will not be prioritised. Further information can be found on Bergen's webpage.

Please note that St Andrews is unable to guarantee housing at any of our partner institutions. Guidance on finding accommodation abroad is available on the Global Office webpage.

Student services and orientation

The University of Bergen offers a variety of counselling and advice services, both academic and non-academic. Sammen is a student welfare organisation that works in Bergen University to provide further student support, from mental health services to career counselling.

As a student at the University of Bergen you are automatically a member of the Student Welfare Organisation (SIB). You become a member upon payment of the semester fee, which is also required in order to register for exams. Short term exchange students are exempted from paying the semester fee.

Please be aware that student support services will be different across all of our partner universities.