Welcome Programme August 2025

Participate in the Welcome Programme for new international students at the start of the semester.

Welcome programme

Stay tuned for UiB's autumn semester Welcome Programme 2025!

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. 

Introductiory meeting at the Student Centre

We will hold an introductory meeting for new international students in the auditorium "Egget" at the Student Centre.

Address: Parkveien 1. 

We have divided you into three groups depending on which faculty you will be studying at.

In addition to receiving practical information, you will meet a Norwegian student, learn more about the student welfare organisation Sammen (external link) and how to hike safely in the Norwegian nature. The programme will last approximately 3,5 hours.  

Important dates

Tuesday, 5 August, 10 am to 3 pm

You meet on this date if you are going to study at one of the following faculties:

  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design
  • Faculty of Science and Technology 
Wednesday, 6 August, 10 am to 3 pm

You meet on this date if you are going to study at one of the following faculties:

  • Faculty of Psychology
  • Faculty of Social Sciences 
Thursday, 7 August, 10 am to 3 pm

You meet on this date if you are going to study at one of the following faculties:

  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Humanities 

Meet your faculty

The faculty meetings will be held on Friday, 8 August. The time will however vary depending on which faculty you belong to: 

Welcome week

The week after the welcome programme, is called welcome week. You may have activities related to your courses or progamme this week. In addition you can attend the welcome ceremony and buddy activities, as well as other social activities.

Last updated: 18.12.2025