About UiB

The University of Bergen

The University of Bergen is an international research university with more than 20,000 students. We have been conducting research, education and artistic development work in Bergen since 1946.

How UiB is organized

The University of Bergen has eight faculties, including the University Museum, 40 departments and a number of divisions and units. Here you will find your way to each unit.

Find your way around the organisation Facts and figures
The University Museum of Bergen with a statue of Christie in the foreground.

Working at UiB

All about careers at UiB

International staff support

Moving to Bergen for a job at UiB involves permits, housing, tax and family. The International Centre helps you through it, before and after you arrive.

International staff support
The internationals in front of american signs

A campus in the city centre

UiB is located in the centre of Bergen. Find your way between the buildings, see where you can park and cycle, or rent a venue for your event.

Find your way around campus All about campus
Fire studenter i høstklær står og prater sammen på en steinterrasse utenfor Universitetsmuseet i Bergen, med fargerike trehus og skogkledde fjell i bakgrunnen.

Strategies and priority areas

All about strategy and priority areas

Events

  • Sea Ice
    Lectures and conversations

    Life in and below Arctic Sea Ice

    Statsraaden Bar & Reception
  • Computer screen and telephone
    Lectures and conversations

    Cyber Security in the Quantum Era

    Auditorium 2, Realfagbygget
  • Universitetsmuseet i Bergen
    Konferanser og seminarer

    Nasjonal konferanse: Digitalisering i høyere utdanning 2026

    Universitetsaualen i Bergen
All events

Regular events

The Christie Conference, the Aarebrot Lecture and the Holberg Prize are among the events that return every year.

Regular events and event series
En eldre mann med kort grått hår og briller holder en fiolin og bue mens han snakker og gestikulerer på en scene. I bakgrunnen skimtes et flygel, skjermtekst og arkitektur med søyler og buer i varme oransje/rosa scenelys.

News

  • Pictures of the two researchers at different locations in Bergen

    Two UiB Researchers Awarded ERC Starting Grant

  • Portrett av Kongen

    In Memoriam

  • Folk sitter rundt et bord og kikker på en laptop

    Funding for collaborative projects within global challenges autumn 2026

All news

UiB in Europe

UiB collaborates closely with universities, research communities and decision-makers across Europe. We take part in European research projects and university alliances, apply for funding from the EU's framework programme, and contribute input to EU research and education policy.

Our work in Europe The UiB Brussels office
Berlaymont-bygningen i Brussel med EU-flagget og REPowerEU-logo på fasaden, sett nedenfra med en illustrert papirstabel i forgrunnen.

Collaborate with UiB

All about collaboration with UiB

Governance, safety and transparency

Information about how UiB is governed, how we work with safety, and how we provide access to our own activities.