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Norwegian School of Management BI (NSM)

Handelshøyskolen BI, Elias Smiths vei 15, 1300 Sandvika, Norway, Oslo
3.91 / 5 based on 204 reviews.
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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.


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“Norway is a good place to live and to have fun!” Read Review
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204 Overall reviews of Norwegian School of Management BI

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by NINA, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Independent
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
I think the university itself is good, but the culture and the country itself brings a lot to the product and experience of the university. Beside the study program which had to be very near my expectations and ides (and it is!), everything is offered here, you just have to enjoy it, study, not worry how to aquire the basing studying resources... You can choose and organize your self beautifully, and in that the university makes an important role.



FINAL COMMENTS

It is important to assess the university before you seriosly consider it, and that you can do through the communication process with the university. It has been shown to be a good indicator. If everything is a problem, the mails are not replied within a reasonble time, you have to put in a lot of energy to get basic information, they do not have nechanisms to for example find housing, organize health care, contact with embassis - they probably do not take good care of foreigh studets.
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by saugat, MDI Gurgaon, Delhi, India
Business Studies, University Agreement
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I didnt know how easy it was to travel around europe, Had I known I would have planned it better. Also I thought Norway would be too cold and had carried extra wollen clothes which were not necessary.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Go there and enjoy the Norwegain way of life.



FINAL COMMENTS

Travelling around europe is very easy and therefore before going get visas for those countries not covered under schengen like UK, Switzerland, Czech republic etc. Busses are cheaper than trains. One can buy the Euroline Bus pass and save money. Also keep a lookout for cheap airlines like Ryanair, Goodjet, Gofly, Easyjet as they offer really cheap and sometime free tickets. I travelled on a Goodjet from Oslo to Paris for 19 euro.
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by Kristin, Fachhochschule Stralsund, Rostock, Germany
Economics, Independent
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other housing facilities bring food from home do a medical check up before you come
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
It is a great university, where the students try to involve everybody in form of clubs organizations parties. The teachers are easy to approach.



FINAL COMMENTS

For cheap shopping, go on a cruise to Denmark or drive over to Sweden. Also Sæfflebussen is a cheap way to visit Goteborg or Stockholm. Bring a private insurance since the normal insurance doesn't cover everything
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by bjoern97, Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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more about the costs
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
The university is more international than people believe. It is such a great experience to study with people around the world (USA, China, India, Thailand, Australia, Europe)



FINAL COMMENTS

Just go fort it!!
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by Ioana, Academia de Studii Economice din Bucuresti, Bucharest, Romania
Economics, University Agreement
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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.



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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).
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by kamilajarkovska, University of Economics Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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I informed myself quite well and recommend to do so,since it helpes mainly in the beginning to avoid useless mistakes.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
BI did a good job, the exchange program was organised perfectly. I would maybe appreciate more social events and travelling organised by school.



FINAL COMMENTS

The study exchange program at BI in Sandvika was just excellent. The life in Norway is very sporty and natural, so I recommend to be prepared for that - be prepared for all kinds of sports and outdoor events. Norway has wonderful countryside and it is definitelly worth travelling around. Be prepared that you will spend more money then in your home country, but don´t worry about that - they are worth spending. This half a year with all its events and activities was extraordinary experience!!!
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by Valentina, Adolfo Ibáñez, Santiago, Chile
Business Studies, University Agreement
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I wish had known more about the history of Norway.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Met people from other countries
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Experienced a change in life
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Personal recommendation:
I recommend more social and sports activities inside the university.



FINAL COMMENTS

My experience at BI was very interesting because I had the opportunity to know people from different cultures and also to know more about the life in Norway. The academic experience in not always the main point but also the interaction with different people makes it an unforgettable experience and friends.
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by Johannes, Universität St. Gallen, Sankt Gallen, Switzerland
Business Studies, University Agreement
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no, I was well prepared
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Happened all the time.
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Met people from other countries
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Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
It is the most luxurious university I have ever seen. Studying there is definitely stylish. Quality of education is good. Excellent Choice!



FINAL COMMENTS

Informations for travel destinations are available in local travel agencies. A mix of paying with credit cards (VISA is best, but especially in food stores they often take only Norwegian credit cards), e-banking and cash is advisable. I never had big problems in this beautiful country!
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by Naoko, Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka, Japan
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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I wish I had known...
Norwegian (the language)
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Happened all the time.
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Happened a bit.
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Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
You can meet a lot pf people from different countries (esp. Europian countries) and can learn not only about Norway but also about those other countries. It helps you widen your horizons.



FINAL COMMENTS

As for travels from Norway, it is every easy and fairly cheap to go to Sweden and Denmark. You can choose any kinds of transportations to get there.
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by Daniel-Richard, Universität Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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nothing
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
to offer more courses, to invite guest teacher from all over the world especiallz United States, Canada, Japan to teach classes



FINAL COMMENTS

Norway is one of the most expensive countries but also one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and the world. I liked to travel around and I will miss it in the future.
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by rhona, McMaster University, West Hamilton, ON, Canada
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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I wish I had learned some Norwegian before coming here, as it would have been less intimitating when trying to communicate with others
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Met people from other countries
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Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
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Personal recommendation:
Improve the amount of english communication that they have. Alot of the school signs etc...is not in english and it make it difficult for foregin students to work things out and transition at first.



FINAL COMMENTS

Overall I had an excellent experience here in Norway both accademically and personnally. I would highly recommend coming here to the university to study.
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by Dragos, Academia de Studii Economice din Bucuresti, Bucharest, Romania
Management Science, Independent
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I wish I had known...
no, i did my homeworks before coming to Norway.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Happened a bit.
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Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
very good academic environment, good professors, good resources



FINAL COMMENTS

be prepared...it is very expensive!!!
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by lucia, China Agricultural University,International College at Beiji, Beijing, China
Marketing and Sales Management, free mover/international student
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I wish I had known...
the only thing that does not change in life is that everything is always changing.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Traveled
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Met people from other countries
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Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
you do a very nice job, and i am happy to be here with you.



FINAL COMMENTS

wear warm outside, but do not over-wore. bring norwegian-english dictionary with you when you are travelling. smile!
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by Shih-chi, National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan
Business Studies, University Agreement
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I wish I had known...
The job oppertunities for those who don't speak Norwergian...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
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Happened all the time.
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Traveled
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Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Should be more organized to international students, eg InSA



FINAL COMMENTS

Norway is a good place to live and to have fun!
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by Klara, University of Economics Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
Business Studies, Erasmus
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How really really expensive it this in Norway
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Met people from other countries
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Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
I would like to have more sport oppurtunities



FINAL COMMENTS

You can buy a train ticket for 150 NOK through internet to any destination
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by Michika, Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka, Japan
Business Studies, University Agreement
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No the school organized well and provided the necessary things all.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Happened all the time.
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Personal recommendation:
I would love to recommend to all the students at my home university.



FINAL COMMENTS

Norwegian school of management has the very good organization and welcome atmosphere to the exchange students.
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by Christian, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Management Science, Erasmus
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more about accomodation
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
great new campus!



FINAL COMMENTS

was agreat experience, nobody will regret to go abroad
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by Elke, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
no
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
highly recommended



FINAL COMMENTS

concerning travelling: the earlier, the cheaper; in general travelling is not that expensive in Norway amazing countryside, friendly and helpful people
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by Kamran, Khazar University, Baku, Azerbaijan
Financial Management, University Agreement
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I wish I had known...
local language
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Happened a bit.
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Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
to arrange local language courses for more acceptable prices



FINAL COMMENTS

have your student ID and get a 50% discounts on transportation
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by JanAge, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Financial Management, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
not at all
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
sorry, but there is no one! Every university is unique and students should try to cope with it!



FINAL COMMENTS

go travelling whenever it is possible: in the north and on the west coast, but also to other scandinavian countries
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