Welcome ceremony

A new academic year is about to begin at the University of Bergen, and we are excited to welcome both new and returning students back to the start of the semester at this year's welcome ceremony.

Oversiktsbilde av Museplassen foran naturhistorisk museum. Plassen er full av nye studenter og to scener.
Picture of last years welcome seremony. Photo: Eivind Senneset

Welcome to the opening of the 2026–2027 academic year!

During the welcome ceremony, we celebrate the beginning of a new academic year for our new and returning students and staff.

We hope to see as many of you as possible at the welcome ceremony!

This year’s ceremony will take place at Muséplass on Monday, 10 August at 10:00, with an introduction from UiB students from 09:45. The ceremony is open to everyone.

The venue opens for admission at 09:00, and we recommend arriving well in advance of the ceremony start at 09:45. Dress according to the weather. Umbrellas may obstruct the view for others and create crowding. Therefore, you will not be able to bring your umbrella to the venue. We recommend waterproof clothing instead, if needed.

Programme

The ceremony will take place from 9:45 a.m. to approximately 10:45 a.m.

  • Introduction with UiB students
  • Opening: Academic procession. The Student Choral Society and Arme Riddere perform Gaudeamus igitur.
  • Address by the Rector, Margareth Hagen
  • Address by the Minister of Research and Higher Education, Sigrun Aasland
  • Musical performance by the student choirs BLAK, Sirenene and Bergens Kvinnelige Studentersangforening
  • Address by the Student Union President, Fillip Rønning Jakobsen
  • Address by the Mayor of Bergen, Marit Warncke
  • Musical performance by the student choirs BLAK, Sirenene and Bergens Kvinnelige Studentersangforening

Last updated: 07.08.2026