103 reviews
3.89 / 5 based on 103 reviews

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John K
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Going out is more expensive
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Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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karolina c
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish i knew the exact choise of courses before going to Norway.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
No stress, freindly and helpfull atmosphere.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
make a Hurtigruten trip along the Norwegian cost, expect high prices and rain in Bergen.
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bruixa
Overall
I wish I had known...
That I could not follow my Russian language studies.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Find a place to stay in town.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Always take the student card with you: big discounts in all transports!
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leyamb
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Cafe Opera for nice atmosphere, Dr. Livingstone's for a CHEAP happy hour drink (25 NOK 7-9PM), Det Lille Kaffe Companiet for good coffee and the Kebab shop near Mr. Bean for cheap eats!
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Gaëlle B
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I voluntereed in a student associativ cafe which was a really good place to go out: Det akademiske Kvarteret. Most of the time, social events took place at students' places.
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Van M
Languages
Language of instruction: Dutch
Was learning Dutch a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The UIB offers special language and culture classes for free to foreign students!This you should not miss! It is a nice way to get to know norway and the norwegian people.
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