Welcome to the Faculty of Medicine
The start of your studies is packed with new information, new people, and a lot of new impressions! It is both fun and exciting, but it is also entirely normal to feel a bit overwhelmed initially. You have moved to a brand new and unfamiliar city, and you might be worried about missing important information. Don't worry - you’ll be well taken care of here!
For new Master Students (full degree programme)
Mandatory attendance
From June 11th, you can see time and place for mandatory attendance on the study programme webpage:
Failure to attend the first day of study may result in you losing your place on the programme. Mandatory attendance is only disregarded in special cases:
- documented illness
- other documented and particularly compelling reasons
Holidays and work are not valid reasons for absences. If you have lost your place on the programme, you must apply again next year.
Welcome Meeting Tuesday 4 August
Information meeting for all international students
Where: auditorium Egget, at the Student Centre, Parkveien 1
When: 10 AM to 2.15 PM
Social programme
Full degree Master students will not be joining the buddy programme, but can attend all joint social activities
For Exchange students
The University of Bergen and the Faculty of Medicine will hold information meetings for incoming exchange students attending. We look forward to see you there, and to make the start of your stay in Bergen as good as possible. The meetings are not mandatory, but we hope to see you there.
The buddy activities are organized by students and take place in the evenings. There are many different social activities planned, so there’s a good chance you’ll find something you'll enjoy! You can also opt out of certain activities if you need to. In addition, it's important to drink enough water, eat enough food, and get enough sleep. See programme below:
Welcome programme and buddy programme for exchange students
Tuesday 4 August - Information meeting for all international students
Welcome meeting for incoming exchange students and full degree students
The programme will introduce you to different aspects of being a student in Bergen. It is an excellent opportunity to meet other international students, as well as asking any questions you might have to UiB staff members. Attendance is not mandatory, but we highly encourage all new international students to participate.
When: Tuesday 4 August, 10:00 -14:15
Where: Place: Auditorium Egget, Student Centre, , Parkveien 1
Friday 7 August - Meet the Faculty of Medicine
Meet the Faculty of Medicine - for incoming exchange students
As a part of your Welcome Programme, the Faculty of Medicine will hold a information meeting for incoming exchange students attending the faculty.
When: Friday 7th August, 12:00-14:00
Where: Auditorium, Armauer Hansens Hus, (AHH), lower ground floor, Haukelandsveien 28
- Welcome by the Vise Dean of Education at the Faculty of Medicine
- Practical information
- Questions and answers
- Guided tour at the Faculty
- Lunch
We look forward to meet you!
Monday 10 August
10.00-10.45: If you do not have lecture, join the official welcome ceremony at Muséplass (10:00–10:45)
18.00-21.30 Meet your buddy group
21.00-02.00: Kick-off event at Old Irish Pub (Theme: Sports)
Tuesday 11 August
16.00-17.00: Meet your buddy group
17.00-21.00: Bar Crawl around the city
17.30-20.30:Hike to Mount Fløyen – joint programme for all students at UiB
21.00-02.00: Afterparty at MM Bar (Theme: Choose your own group costume)
Wednesday 12 August
18.30-21.30: Fangene på Fortet & Alltid Opplett
22.00-00.30: Outdoor cinema - joint programme for all students at UiB
Thursday 13 August
10.00-17.00: Student Fair at Grieghallen - joint programme for all students at UiB
18.00-21.00: Meet your Buddy group (arranged by the buddies)
21.00-02.00: Afterparty at UNDR (Theme: After-ski)
Friday 15 August
16.00-17.00: Meet your Buddy group
17.00-22.30: Hallaien Concert (18:00-23:00) - joint programme for all students at UiB
21.00-02.00: Afterparty at Bryggen Nightclub (Theme: Cowboy)
Saturday 16 August
12.00-15.00: Morning Fun at Kvarteret
15.00-17.00: Meet your Buddy group
17.00-21.00: Apartment-to-apartment
21.00-02.00: Afterparty at Biblioteket Bar (Theme: Chosen by each buddy group)
Sunday 17 August
15.00-18.00: Pizza and award ceremony for the Faculty of Medicine
- Location: Nygårdsparken
Get ready as a new student
You can find more information regarding semester start, practical information and student life on our websites.