Guest housing is a short-term offer for visiting researchers and offered as a transitional arrangement for newly hired international employees at UiB. The housing units are centrally located on campus and close to Bergen city center.
If you have questions that are not answered on this page, please contact housing@uib.no.
Make sure to include the name of your UiB department, institute or centre, and your UiB contact person when you get in touch.
UiB Housing offers single, couple and family accommodation.
Booking
Who can book accommodation?
The UiB department, institute or centre affiliated with the guest researcher or new international employee, is responsible for making housing reservations.
The booking confirmation contains important information for the stay.
UiB Housing offers single, couple and family accommodation.
When and for how long?
Subject to availability, reservations may be for stays of 3 weeks to 6 months and may be made up to 6 months in advance. Other UiB guests may also apply for stays of 3 weeks to 1 month, subject to availability and short notice.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be submitted at least four weeks prior to the scheduled arrival date. Late cancellations may incur a fee equivalent to one month's rent.
Early termination
A fee may apply if the contract is terminated before the agreed end date. A four-week notice period is required.
Other options – Moving into private housing
- Always obtain a full written contract that includes contact details for the property owner.
- Read your tenancy agreement carefully and make sure you understand the type and duration of the contract. Early termination may result in fees or other additional costs.
- Be aware of your maintenance responsibilities as a tenant. See Section 5-3 of the Norwegian Tenancy Act and may be specified further in your tenancy agreement.
- Deposit - Never pay the deposit into a private bank account. It must be placed in a separate deposit account in your name, typically arranged by the property owner. Withdrawals from this account require the consent of both you and the property owner. A Norwegian BankID is required to sign the deposit account agreement and transfer the deposit. If you do not have a Norwegian BankID, alternative temporary solutions may be available. Please contact housing@uib.no for more information.
Any interest accrued on the deposit account belongs to the tenant. - Home content insurance (external link) protects your valuables, such as furniture, sports equipment, clothes and electronic devices. This insurance covers damage to belongings in the event of fire, water damage, burglary etc. This can be purchased through your Norwegian trade union, your bank, or insurance companies in Norway. (finansnorge.no)
- Electricity (external link): Electricity is often not included and must be arranged separately by the tenant.
High energy costs can significantly increase your expenses, so take steps to reduce consumption.
Tips On Reducing Your Electricity Usage | Relocation.no (external link)