103 reviews
3.89 / 5 based on 103 reviews

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leyamb
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
There are three levels of Norwegian at UiB, and the international students always have first dibs.
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Alejandra G
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
the cost of living at norway is really high
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
to cook for your own food, otherwise it is really expensive to stay here
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nbh1979
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Norwegian is a very expensive country with high taxes on consumer goods
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Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Be prepared to budget you money carefully
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vroni
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
For me as economis sudent, the choice was really bad. There was just one course in english in each semester.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course

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“good school”
Robert M
Greece, Other courses
, 2015
Overall
love it nice peopol good teachers
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Pros
location, people, teachers
Cons
price

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Laila J
Languages
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Was learning Norwegian a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Norwegian?
My level before:
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
As a Dane I understand Norwegian and they understand me. No problems!
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