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EQUIS Norwegian School of Management BI (NSM)
Handelshøyskolen BI, Elias Smiths vei 15, 1300 Sandvika, Norway, Oslo
3.91 / 5 based on 204 reviews.
Description:
The Norwegian School of Management (NSM) is the second largest institution of higher education in Norway and one of the largest business schools in Europe.
87% of students recommend
204 reviews
9 3-star reviews of Norwegian School of Management BI
Review by Ioana, Academia de Studii Economice din Bucuresti, Bucharest, Romania
Economics, University Agreement 
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? While the conditions of living in a dorm were satisfying and much superior to the one's in Romania, I didn't particularly enjoy sharing facilities like toilet and kitchen.
Personal comments:
Good conditions for a dorm, the price-quality aspect was balanced, the location was very well connected and you could easily reach important spots in town, including the university. Overall clean place, although the part that the tenants were supposed to attend to not so much and also the shared facilities posed a problem. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
night clubs like Lipp (very popular among foreign students), Shnas (the university on campus night club where you could have fun at accessible prices and in a safe environment due to the fact that only BI students could come in) bars with nice events and live concerts like Bla This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Being part of a Double Degree Programme I didn't have such a big choice when it comes to courses, most of them were mandatory and I would have enjoyed to be given more liberty to choose. Also, some interesting courses were off limits to some of the master programmes.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
I found the way of teaching and the assessment process a bit a bit inflexible and students (mostly foreigners) were required to fit into an established pattern and not given any chance at following their already formed aptitudes also. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
English is a language largely spoken by everybody in Norway, so no language barrier appeared during my stay there. Norwegian is a particularly difficult language to learn, in my opinion, and the host university didn't put to much interest in assuring Norwegian courses for its foreign students. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
A private grant Other sources of funding:
Personal savings Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
Norway is a much more expensive country than Romania in all aspects, but with a higher life standard also, so I assume that inhabitants don't necessarily feel they are spending too much. For a student living out of a grant it's nevertheless hard. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
A cheaper dorm can mean a significant saving of money without a too bigger difference in conditions compared to a more expensive on campus accommodation. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
I wish I could have been able to imagine how different this experience will be for me and enjoy it more from the beginning. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
They are doing a great job, but maybe they could consider being a bit more flexible, as mentioned at one of the above points of this review. FINAL COMMENTS
My advice is to go ahead and try it, you will figure it out on the way. Just keep in mind you will need a considerable grant or any other private funds to be able to cover even the most basic expenses (accommodation, transportation, books, food). This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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