Other names:
University of Bergen
Contact: +47 55 58 90 23
Universitetet i Bergen
Langes gate 3, 5020 Bergen, Norway
Description:
The Parliamentary Resolution of 9th April, 1946, formally established the University of Bergen. By European standards the University of Bergen is a young university. However, its academic roots are deep. Research and teaching have long been fields of activity in Bergen's Museum, which was founded as far back as 1825.
87% of students recommend
96 reviews
10 4-star reviews of Universitetet i Bergen
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I lived in a student house togheter with all the international student. but the problems are the few contacts with the norwegian student.....so it better find a room in the center
Personal comments:
The fantoft is ok for party but it very old !!! and far from the center!!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
wednesday metro...but also the other days if have the age to get in....thursday ..roof garden for the weekend is good maxim and cafe clue This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Italian
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning Italian 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 local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
everybody speek english....but it better if you ...snakke norsk...because you can get in touch more easily with the locals This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
norway is very expensive!!! expecially spirits and tobacco Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
nothing In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
nothing FINAL COMMENTS
norway....do not ask why?....is it norway!!! take it as it is!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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