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About UiB
University of Bergen (UiB) — public non-profit university. It is located in Bergen, Norway. UiB is a member of European University Association (EUA), Coimbra Group, Utrecht Network.
The university is among the top-280 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking. The educational institution is in the top-250 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.
UiB does research in different fields of study and offers master programs.
- Location
- Bergen, Norway
- Establishment year
- 1946
- Students
- 15,202
- International students
- 1,566
- Female students
- 59%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
- 2024#281
- Rating THE
- 2024#251-300
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Life Sciences & Medicine | 182 |
Arts & Humanities | 204 |
Natural Sciences | 272 |
Social Sciences & Management | 378 |
UiB tuition fees
At UiB, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. At UiB, education is free for everyone, both in Norwegian and English. But for admission to such programs, you should know the language at least at a B2 level. Students should only pay a semester fee — 98 USD per year. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.
When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
Study programs at UiB
Journalism & Media
Media and Interaction Design
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Public Administration
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Work and Organizational Psychology
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Digital Culture
- Study degree
- MPhil
- Study form
- Full-time
Fisheries Biology and Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Optimization
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Public Administration
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Education (part-time)
- Study form
- Part-time
Arts & Humanities
Curatorial Practice
- Study form
- Full-time
Design
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Fine Art
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Media and Interaction Design
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Music Performance or Composition
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Digital Culture
- Study degree
- MPhil
- Study form
- Full-time
Geographies of Sustainable Development
- Study degree
- MPhil
- Study form
- Full-time
Global Development - Theory and Practice
- Study degree
- MPhil
- Study form
- Full-time
Politics and Governance of Global Challenges
- Study form
- Full-time
Public Administration
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Biomedical Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Developmental Biology, Physiology and Nutrition
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Global Health
- Study degree
- MPH
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Chinese
- Study form
- Full-time
English
- Study degree
- MPhil
- Study form
- Full-time
Italian
- Study form
- Full-time
Linguistics
- Study degree
- MPhil
- Study form
- Full-time
Philosophy
- Study degree
- MPhil
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Climate Dynamics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Earth Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Toxicology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Geographies of Sustainable Development
- Study degree
- MPhil
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Aquaculture Biology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Biology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Fisheries Biology and Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Marine Biology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Marine biogeochemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Algorithms
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied and Computational Mathematics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Bioinformatics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Informatics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Logic
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Acoustics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Algorithms
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied and Computational Mathematics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Aquaculture Biology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Acoustics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemometrics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Energy
- Study form
- Full-time
Energy and Process Technology
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Algebra
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematical Analysis
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Geography
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Reservoir Chemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Topology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor degree at UiB
It is not possible to enter an undergraduate program at UiB after the 11th grade. In Norway, school education lasts longer than 11 years, so applicants need to complete one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, IB, Foundation, etc.), or study for a year at a university in their home country.
Master's degree at UiB
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 80 or higher.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 80
UiB campus
The campus of UiB is located in Bergen. The urban campus is suitable for those students who, firstly, are used to independence, and secondly, cannot imagine their life without the hustle and bustle of a big metropolis. The university has a functioning library. In addition to educational materials in various scientific areas, it contains a collection of classical and contemporary literature. UiB accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
After graduation from the university, students can stay in the country for 1 year. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. Graduates of UiB find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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