UiB New Student Autumn 2017

NEW STUDENT UNIVERSITY OF BERGEN

A GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

AUTUMN 2017

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Contents 1 FACULTY OF MEDICINE

2 FACULTY OF FINE ART, MUSIC AND DESIGN

Welcome to the University of Bergen 1. Welcome Programme 10–15 August 2017 2. Checklist

3 FACULTY OF MATHEMATICS AND NATURAL SCIENCES

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01. Register for the Semester ���������������������������������������������������������������10 02. Pay the Semester Fee ���������������������������������������������������������������������10 03. Open a User Account �����������������������������������������������������������������������11 04. Student Card �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11 05. Student ID App ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������12 06a. EU/EEA/EFTA nationals: Register and Visit the Police Station �������������������������������������������12 06b. Non-EU/EEA/EFTA nationals: Apply for a Residence Card �������13

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07. Apply for a Norwegian ID number �������������������������������������������������13 08. Sign up for TB Test: Chest X-ray �����������������������������������������������������14 09. SAMMEN’s Student Deposit Account (for visa purposes) �����������15 10. Open a Norwegian Bank Account (optional) �������������������������������16 Tandem Language Learning �����������������������������������������������������������������16

3. Student Confirmations 4. Access Internet on Campus

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With a UiB user account �������������������������������������������������������������������������17 Before you get a UiB user account �������������������������������������������������������17

5. The University of Bergen Library

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6 FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

6. Student Welfare

7 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

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Health care ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������22 Housing ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������23 Training ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������23 Cafeteria �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������23 Counselling ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������23 Child Care ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������23 The Student Centre �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24

7. Student Life

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International Student Organisations ������������������������������������������������25 Study Bergen ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������25 Volunteer in a student organisation! �������������������������������������������������� 26 Mentor Week ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 28 Join in! ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 28

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8 FACULTY OF PSYCHOLOGY

8. Getting Around In Bergen 9. Where to get help

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9 FACULTY OF LAW

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Student Pages // uib.no/en/student ������������������������������������������������34 Mitt UiB // mitt.uib.no ������������������������������������������������������������������������34 International Centre UiB ����������������������������������������������������������������������34 International Admission Team ������������������������������������������������������������34 Faculty Information Centres ���������������������������������������������������������������� 36

10. Useful Contact Information

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Emergency Services ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 38 Transport ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 38 Information about Norway ������������������������������������������������������������������ 38

WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BERGEN UiB is a truly international university with students from more than 100 countries all over the world and our campus is located in the heart of Bergen. You will find that student life in Bergen is both vibrant and diverse with a range of student organisations and a great amount of cultural happenings throughout the year.

Bergen is also called the Gateway to the fjords, due to its beautiful surroundings.

We are confident that you will gain new knowledge about yourself and the world during your stay. Make the most of your study period in Bergen and remember that we are here to help you!

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Best wishes,

Ana Veronica

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Jorunn

TOP 5 NATIONALITIES (2016)

EDUCATION (2016) • 83 Bachelor’s Degree Programmes

1. Germany

4. Poland

• 107 Master’s and Professional Study Programmes • More than 2,400 courses

2. France

5. Sweden

• 17 PhD Programmes • Approx. 230 doctorates are conferred every year

3. Spain

• 30 Research Schools

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STUDENTS PER FACULTY (2016)

Faculty of Social Sciences 3,509 Faculty of Psychology 1,831

Faculty of Medicine 2,017

STUDENTS (2016)

Faculty of Humanities 3,626

Total ca 16,555

Faculty of Law 2,358 Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences 3,192

Bachelor 6,083

Master / Professional 7,465

International 1,823

Students by gender Norway is considered to be one of the world’s most gender equal countries. This is also reflected in ­higher education.

In 2016 around 60 per cent of our ­student population were women.

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1. WELCOME PROGRAMME 10–15 AUGUST 2017 THURSDAY 10 August TIME

PROGRAMME

PLACE

09:00

Opening Session Meet and mingle

Griegsalen in Grieghallen

09:30

Welcome Welcome speech by vice-rector for Education All you need to know as a new UiB student

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10:45– Break 11:15 The cafeteria will be open during the break.

11:15– 12:15

Meeting the Locals Student counsellors from Sammen tell you about Norway and Norwegians from a fun fact perspective.

12:15– 12:45

Student Survival Kit Sammen Career and Counselling gives you tips and advice about how to handle a potential culture shock and informs about their offers to students.

12:45 - Break 13:15 The cafeteria will be open during the break.

13:15– 13:45

Enjoy Norwegian Nature Information from The Norwegian Trekking Association.

FRIDAY 11 August TIME

PROGRAMME

08:30– Orientation meeting – Norwegian language courses 09:30 For students accepted to beginner’s level courses only (NOR-INTRO, NOR-U1, NOR-U1/2) 10:00

Mentor Week information meeting For students at the Faculty of Law only.

PLACE Auditorium 1, Faculty of Law (Campus map index no. 44) Auditorium 2, Faculty of Law (Campus map index no. 44)

Information meetings at the faculties Check uib.no/en/new-student for time and place for your faculty meeting.

The meetings for students at the faculties of Law and Medicine are on Monday and Tuesday, see programme.

11:00

Mentor Week information meeting For students at the Faculty of Medicine only.

7 Seminar room D at the Student Centre (Campus map index no. 14)

MONDAY 14 August TIME

PROGRAMME

PLACE

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Start of the Mentor Week For all students. Appoitment of Mentor Week groups.

Meet at the Muséplassen square in front of the Bergen University Museum (New student campus map index no. 14)

Students at the Faculty of Law will have the faculty orientation meeting first.

TUESDAY 15 August TIME

PROGRAMME

09:00- Meet the Student Organisations 13:30 Meet a range of Bergen’s student organisations within culture, politics, sports etc. This is a good time to find an organisation that suits your interests.

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PLACE The Student Centre (New student campus map index no. 14)

09:30

Bus pick-up Only for students at the Faculty of Medicine at Fantoft student hostel.

Outside Meny Supermarket at Fantoft

10:0012:30

Orientation meeting Only for students at the Faculty of Medicine

Aud. 2, Building for Basic Biological Research (New student campus map index B, Medical campus)

14:0015:00

Welcome Ceremony for new students Official opening of the academic year

NygĂĽrdsparken

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2. CHECKLIST CHECKLIST OVERVIEW

APPLIES TO

01. Register for the Semester

All students

02. Pay the Semester Fee

All students, except exchange students

03. Open a User Account

All students

04. Obtain a Student Card

All students

05. Download Student ID App

All students

06a. Register at the Police Station

Students from EU/EEA/EFTA

06b. A pply for a Residence Card

Students from countries outside the EU/EEA/EFTA

07. Apply for a Norwegian ID Number

Students staying for 6 months or longer

08. Sign up for a TB Test: Chest X-ray

Students from specific countries, see p. 14

09. Student Deposit Account

Students who have deposited money to Sammen’s student deposit account.

10. Open a Norwegian Bank Account (optional)

Students staying for 6 months or longer

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More information about how to register is available online at uib.no/en/checklist

01. REGISTER FOR THE SEMESTER Student Category: All students Where: studentweb.uib.no When: As soon as you have received your UiB registration numbers Documentation: UiB registration numbers Deadlines Semester registration

1 September

Norwegian Language Courses

17 August

Courses with limited capacity at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences**

17 August

* For students with granted admission only ** See online checklist for details

Log on with your UiB registration numbers. All students must register on Studentweb each semester.

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02. PAY THE SEMESTER FEE Student Category: All students except exchange students Where: Any bank or post office When: Deadline 1 September UiB does not charge tuition fees, but all students (except exchange students) have to pay a semester fee of NOK 590. The students will then automatically become members of the Student Welfare Organisation (Sammen) and can benefit from all of Sammen’s services.

After you have opened your user account, you must allow one day for the user account to be activated.

03. OPEN A USER ACCOUNT Student Category: All students Where: sebra.uib.no When: After completing semester registration Documentation: UiB registration numbers Your user account will provide you with: • MittUiB; your personal pages with access to online learning resources and calendar • Your personal e-mail address: name.familyname@student.uib.no at webmail.uib.no • Access to computer and printing services • Access to UiB’s computer system from your own computer We expect you to read your e-mail and check Mitt UiB regularly.

04. STUDENT CARD Student Category: All students Where: The Card Centre at the Student Centre, 1st floor When: At least one day after you have opened a user account Opening hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–14:00 Documentation: ID card/passport The student card serves the following purposes: • On campus ID card • Key card • Library card • Charging card for printing services

PullPrint You are required to pay for prints and copies. You can access your prints from any of the student printers by swiping your student card. For more information on PullPrint, see under ICT Services on Student Pages (uib.no/en/student).

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05. STUDENT ID APP Student Category: All students Download from: App Store , Google Play or Windows Store When: Any time When you have paid the semester fee (if applicable) and completed the semester registration, the app is valid proof that you are a student at UiB this semester. The app will show the picture from your student card. You can find more information about the app, and an alternative option, on uib.no/studentbevis.

06A. EU/EEA/EFTA NATIONALS: REGISTER AND VISIT THE POLICE STATION

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Student Category: Students from EU/EEA/EFTA countries Where: 1. Register at selfservice.udi.no before your visit.

2. Visit ‘Politiet’/SUA (Service Centre for Foreign workers), Nonnesetergaten 4, 5050 Bergen When: See uib.no/en/checklist for updated details.

Documentation: Paper copies: Passport/National ID card, Letter of Acceptance, European Health Insurance Card/other health insurance documentation, personal declaration stating that you have sufficient funds (finances) to support yourself. This can be a letter with a personal statement and signature.

06B. NON-EU/EEA/EFTA NATIONALS: APPLY FOR A RESIDENCE CARD Student Category: Students from countries outside the EU/EEA/EFTA that have applied for a residence permit before arriving in Norway.

Where: Register at selfservice.udi.no before your visit.

When: As soon as possible after your arrival. UiB have scheduled appointments that you can attend, see uib. no/en/checklist for updated details.

Fee: NOK 3,200 to be paid when you apply online. (unless you already paid before departure to Norway).

Documentation: Applied from home country before departure: Passport Applied after arrival: Paper copies: Passport, Letter of Acceptance and documentation of finances.

You must register at selfservice.udi.no before you visit the police and schedule an appointment.

The residence card proves that you have been granted a study permit in Norway.

07. APPLY FOR A NORWEGIAN ID NUMBER Student Category: Students staying in Norway for more than 6 months Where: Skatteetaten/Tax office, Nonnesetergaten 4 When: Open Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00 Documentation: Passport or ID card with gender specification, valid residence registration certificate (EU/EEA/ EFTA citizens) or residence card (NON-EU/EEA/EFTA citizens) and tenancy agreement with your address in Bergen.

Please note that a national ID card can only replace a passport when it includes information about gender.

The Norwegian national ID number is an 11-digit personal identifier, issued by the Norwegian National Registry (Folkeregisteret) and used for public services in Norway.

The needed form, ‘Report a move to Norway from abroad’ (RF-1401), can be downloaded at skatteetaten.no/en/Forms It may take up to 6 weeks to obtain a Norwegian ID number.

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08. SIGN UP FOR TB TEST: CHEST X-RAY Student category: Students from some countries must be tested for tuberculosis (TB) by getting a chest X-ray, see list below.

Where: Betanien hospital Deadline to sign up: 22 August When: 5 September Fee: None Documentation: Relevant health documents and appointment confirmation received by e-mail after signing up. Remember to print it! More information at uib.no/en/checklist Residence permits are not valid until final clearance from the health authorities has been given.

If you are exempt from taking the TB test you must still still contact the Office of Infection Control (Smittevernkontoret) if you will be working within health care or if you have been a resident in one of the countries listed below for more than 3 months.

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If you do not attend your appointment on 5 september scheduled by UiB, you must make a new appointment and pay a consultation fee by contacting the Office of Infection Control directly on phone no. (+47) 55 56 58 80.

TB TESTING IS COMPULSORY FOR CITIZENS FROM: Europe Bosnia-Herzegovina, Greenland, Romania, Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine.

Africa All countries except Egypt, Mauritius, The Comoros, The Seychelles and Tunisia.

America Bolivia, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay and Peru.

Oceania Fiji, Guam, Kiribati, Mariana Islands, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

Asia Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, East Timor, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, North-Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Yemen.

09. SAMMEN’s STUDENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT (FOR VISA PURPOSES) Student category: Students that have transferred money to Sammen’s deposit account, for visa/study permit purposes.

Where: The Student Centre (Campus Map Index no. 14). E-mail: sammen.okonomi@sammen.no When: As soon as possible Opening Hours: Mon–Fri 08:00–15:00 Sammen will return your deposit from the deposit account as soon as possible after your arrival in Norway, by cash card and/or a transfer to your bank account. Contact Sammen at the Information desk at the Student Centre or by email at sammen.okonomi@sammen.no for more information.

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10. OPEN A NORWEGIAN BANK ACCOUNT (OPTIONAL) Student Category: Students staying in Norway for more than 6 months (optional) Where: Any bank When: When you have received your Norwegian ID number Documentation: Passport, residence registration certificate (EU/EEA/EFTA citizens) or residence card (nonEU/EEA/EFTA citizens), Letter of Acceptance, documentation of your Norwegian ID number

TANDEM LANGUAGE LEARNING

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Do you want to practice Norwegian or another foreign language in a fun, informal way? Sign up for UiB’s language exchange programme Tandem. This way you can improve your language skills through communication and interaction with a fellow student who speaks another language. There are no strict rules or grammar tests – you and your Tandem partner decide where you want to meet and what you want to talk about. Go for a walk, discuss a book you’ve read, tell stories from your home country, or just have a cup of coffee!

The Tandem programme is available for all UiB students. After you have signed up, we will seek a Tandem partner who match in your preferred language.

Sign up at uib.no/en/checklist within 25 August. Read more at uib.no/en/tandem

3. STUDENT CONFIRMATIONS Learning Agreement for Erasmus+ students Learning Agreements from home universities can be submitted at your faculty information centre for signatures. Signed Learning Agreements usually take one week to issue.

Confirmation of arrival and departure Arrival and departure forms that need signatures can be handed in at your faculty information centre.

We can only include our official semester dates and the end date can be no later than 20 December/ June.

General confirmations of your student status General confirmations can include your study period, student category, faculty at UiB and other information that you may specify.

If you need a confirmation or signatures on any of these documents, visit your faculty’s information centre.

All confirmations to UDI must be ordered online at our Student pages

4. ACCESS INTERNET ON CAMPUS With a UiB user account Your own device: Eduroam is UiB’s wireless Internet. To log on, you can use your UiB user account.

UiB computer: All faculties and libraries have computer rooms.

Before you get a UiB user account • If you have a Norwegian mobile number, use the “uib-guest” network. Enter your Norwegian mobile number, and a password will be sent to you.

• If you are using Eduroam at your home university, you will also have Internet access through Eduroam at the UiB campus.

• There are six computers available on the ground floor at the Student Centre.

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5. THE UNIVERSITY OF BERGEN LIBRARY The University of Bergen Library (UBL) aims to advance learning, research and scholarly inquiry by providing access to knowledge, expertise and study spaces.

You can access the library resources online, chat with a librarian, or visit our branch libraries at each faculty.

The library staff is readily available to help you get the most out of the library.

Through our library services, you can • access print and online books, journals and other information resources, as well as databases • access the library special collections, which include photographs, manuscripts, rare books, maps and the Norwegian Queer Archive • use a variety of study spaces for individual or collaborative work with computer facilities and wireless internet access

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• participate in academic writing workshops and courses that will enable you to find, manage and use information effectively and critically in your academic work • discuss your study and research needs with a librarian Your student card is all you need to borrow materials from the library.

OPENING HOURS Medical Library Mon–Fri: 08:30–19:00 Psychology, Education and Health Library Mon–Fri: 08:30–19:00 Sat: 10:00–16:00 Social Sciences and Music Library Mon–Fri: 08:30–19:00

Fine Art, Music and Design Library Mon–Wed: 09:00–16:00 Thu: 09:00–18:00 Sat: 10:00–16:00 Law Library Mon–Wed + Fri: 08:30–19:00 Thu: 09:00–19:00 Science Library Mon–Fri: 08:30–19:00 Sat: 10:00–16:00

Department of Special Collections Mon: 09:00–15:45 Thu–Wed: 09:00–15:00 Thu: 10:00–15:45 Libraries will have extended opening hours in exam periods.

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of Social Sciences D Faculty Overlege Danielsens Hus, Årstadveien 21 18 Institutt for økonomi (Department of economics), Fosswinckels gate 14 19 Centre for International Health SV-bygget, Informasjonssenteret.

Fakultetssekretariatet.

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(Department of comparative politics), Christies gate 15 Department of Clinical Medicine Institutt for administrasjon og organisasjonsvitenskap (Department of administration and organization theory), Christies gate 17 og19 Department of Clinical Science 33 Sosiologisk institutt (Department of sociology), Rosenbergsgaten 39 34 Sofie Lindstrøms hus (Sofie Lindstrøm’s house), Rosenbergsgaten 35

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INFORMASJON FOR STUDENTER/STUDENT INFORMATION

8 Infosenteret for realfagsstudentene (Information centre, Science Student Activities Buliding), Realfagbygget (Science Building), Allégaten 41

12 Hulen Sammen(‘The (Studentsamskipnaden 10 Cave’), på Vestlandet), administrasjon (Student Welfare Organisation in Bergen), Villaveien 10 14 Olaf Akademika, RyesKortsenteret, vei 48 Karrieresenteret, Sammen informasjonssenter og treningssenter, Internasjonalt senter (Akademika Book 14 Student Centre, Parkveien 1: centre training Store, Card Centre, Councelling, Sammen information facilities, International Centre), Studentsenteret (Student Centre) Student Parkveien 1organisations, Sports Centre, 19 International Infosenteret ved DetCentre samfunnsvitenskaplige fakultet (Information centre at the Faculty of Social Sciences), Fosswinckels gate 6 36 Det Akademiske Kvarter (‘The Academic 22 Infosenteret ved Det psykologiske fakultet Quarter’), Olav Kyrres 49/53 (Information centre at the Faculty ofgate Psycology), Christies gate 12 30 41

Studieadministrativ avdeling (Division of Student Affairs), Langes gate 1–3 Infosenteret ved Det humanistiske fakultet

6. STUDENT WELFARE Sammen’s Information Centre is located at the Student Centre.

Opening hours Monday to Friday: 08:00–15:30 Website: sammen.no/en As a student at UiB, you automatically become a member of the Student Welfare Organisation (Sammen). Sammen’s main task is to contribute to your well-being as a student in Bergen. As a member of Sammen, you have access to a broad range of free or subsidized welfare services, such as health care, counselling, child care, student housing and various sports activities.

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All international students must have valid health insurance while in Norway, either by becoming a member of the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme or by having social security coverage from your home country. With valid health insurance you can access services of general practitioners (GPs) in Norway.

Sammen has an agreement with two medical centres. They offer GP services, also to students who do not have a GP in Bergen. If you are staying in Bergen for more than 6 months, you must apply for a GP after you have received your Norwegian ID number.

Sammen’s health care services include: • Medical centre, including ‘Legevakt‘ and GP services • Dental treatment • Health care centre for sexual health and pregnancy, free of charge, no appointments made in advance • Mental Health Care Centre, free of charge without the need of referral from a doctor • Partly refund of health expenses More information on sammen.no/health

Housing Sammen has more than 4,300 accommodation units. The housing is comfortable and conveniently located near campus. It is usually less expensive to rent a unit from SiB than on the private market.

Training Sammen operates several sports centres in Bergen. For a low fee, you have access to a swimming pool, modern training equipment, climbing walls, bouldering rooms, spinning, various aerobic and dance classes and changing rooms with saunas and solariums. The student sports club, Bergenstudentenes Idrettslag (BSI), offers activities like: scuba diving, dance, football, badminton, handball, sailing, basketball and fencing.

Cafeteria There are several cafeterias on campus offering hot and cold meals. Some of them serve dinner.

The Sammen cafĂŠs offer student-friendly prices and a varied selection of menus, including vegetarian and healthy food on campus.

Counselling As a student you may encounter different challenges in your everyday life. To be able to focus on your studies, you may need someone to talk to. Sammen offers individual counselling for academic, financial and personal issues, and guidance on how the Norwegian health care system works. All counsellors have a duty of confidentiality.

Sammen also offers information and advice about career opportunities, further studies, job searching strategies or just a part-time job. The service is free of charge.

Child Care Sammen runs several child care centres. Prices vary according to the parent’s income.

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The Student Centre Parkveien 1 (campus map index no. 14)

UiB Services: • UiB International Centre • UiB Card Centre

SAMMEN services: • Sammen Information Centre • Sammen Gym studios and swimming pool • Sammen Counselling • Sammen Cafeteria • Sammen Mental Health Care Centre (SPH)

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Other services and facilities: • Egget – auditorium • Akademika – student book shop • Student organisations and student media • Bergen Student Chaplaincy

• Prayer room • Seminar rooms

The Student Centre

7. STUDENT LIFE Bergen has a vibrant student life with more than 160 student organisations, societies, clubs and associations covering all fields of interest, from politics to underwater rugby.

A number of social and cultural activities will be arranged for all new university students throughout the semester.

International Student Organisations International Student’s Union (ISU-UiB) ISU is an organisation run for and by international students, committed to improving international students’ stay in Bergen through social and cultural activities.

Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Bergen ESN is an international students’ organisation that organises social events and volunteering opportunities for students.

Buddy Bergen Through the Buddy Bergen programme you have the chance to get a Norwegian buddy.

A ‘buddy’ is a Norwegian student who will make your stay easier and more fun.

Study Bergen Study Bergen is a collaborative organisation, including UiB and SiB among others. During the semester Study Bergen arranges exciting trips including ski days, boat trips, hikes and a number of other events. All the events are subsidised for students attending UiB, and in addition to new experiences, you will meet students from academic fields other than your own.

Follow Study Bergen on Facebook or check out studybergen.com to find an overview of student organisations and activities in Bergen.

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UiB International students 2017/2018 Join UiB’s Facebook group UiB International students 2017/2018! We’ll share student events, give you tips and advice, and you can connect with your fellow students.

Det Akademiske Kvarter Det Akademiske Kvarter, or “Kvarteret”, is the epicentre of student culture in Bergen, hosting over 2,200 events every year. Kvarteret is a meeting place, cinema, concert venue, debate scene, theatre, bar, gallery and much more. Everything is organised and run by students for students. At any given time about 400 students volunteer at Kvarteret.

Do you want to volunteer at Kvarteret? Try one of the following: • Work in one of the bars • Work as a security guard • Join the PR-group • Take part in the concert technician group Come by for a chat, e-mail ny@kvarteret.no or visit kvarteret.no 26

Volunteer in a student organisation!

Voluntary work or participation in student organisations is a great way to meet new people, get involved, gain work experience and of course practice your Norwegian language skills.

You can for instance volunteer at the student venues Det Akademiske Kvarter, Hulen (The Cave), the Student Radio, Student TV or participate in one of the other student organisations.

Follow the student organisations on Facebook to find out more about the upcoming activities and find their web pages at uib.no/en/student-organisations

At Det akademiske kvarter, you can enyoy some of the best part of student life in Bergen.

Mentor Week Students at each faculty organise a Mentor Week for all new students. Current students volunteer to mentor a group of new students in their first week on campus. The activities vary from group activities to bigger, joint events and parties. These activities are organised to make it easier for you to become familiar with the social aspects of university life.

Join in!

The Mentor Week representatives hold information meetings on Friday 11 August. If you are interested in learning more about the concept and what to expect, you should join the Mentor Week information meeting.

Monday 14 August is the start of the Mentor week and students are divided into groups. Representatives from each faculty will meet at the MusĂŠplassen square at 14:50 (see programme for details).

The Mentor Week programme can be found at: uib.no/en/new-student

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8. GETTING AROUND IN BERGEN Many students will use buses or the Bergen Light Rail (Bybanen) on a daily basis to get around in Bergen.

Bybanen has several stops close to the main UiB campus.

The Faculty of Medicine is located outside the city centre. Catch bus no. 2 or 3 from Småstrandgaten in the city centre to get there. These buses also take you to Alrek Student Hostel (get off at the bus stop called Statsarkivet) and Haukeland University Hospital.

Time tables are available at skyss.no

Tickets and Travel Cards Single tickets for buses and Bybanen can be purchased beforehand: • On ticket machines at many of the bus stops or Bybanen stops.

• In certain shops in the city centre (e.g. 7-Eleven, Deli de Luca, Narvesen) • By using the Skyss’ ticket app • By visiting one of Skyss’ Customer Centres.

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A single ticket costs NOK 37 (as of May 2017). It is also possible to buy a single ticket on the bus (not on Bybanen), with a cost of NOK 60 (as of May 2017).

Students get a 40% discount on the ordinary adult fare for a season ticket. This ticket entitles you to unlimited travel for 7, 30 or 180 days on city buses and Bybanen. The season ticket is available for both the Skyss Travelcard or Skyss Mobile ticket app.

The Skyss Travel Card can be ordered at Skyss’ Customer Centres in the city centre. You may also order one online at skyss.no.

Valid Student ID Always remember to bring valid student ID for inspections if you travel with a student discount card or ticket. Before you have obtained the student ID app (or received a semester receipt by post), you can use your Letter of Acceptance with your ID card.

The Bergen Light Rail passing Geophysical Institute

The Natural History Museum and the surrounding garden

9. WHERE TO GET HELP Student Pages // uib.no/en/student You will find a lot of useful information related to your studies and student life on the Student Pages

Mitt UiB // mitt.uib.no When you log on to mitt.uib.no, you will have access to relevant academic and administrative resources, a calendar with information about your timetable, reading lists, subject information, e-mail services, discussion groups, etc. You log on with your user name and password.

International Centre UiB The International Centre UiB at the Student Centre (Campus Map Index no. 14) will give you guidance during semester startup. We are located on the first floor.

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Opening hours: From 7 August: Monday–Friday 09:00–14:30

Services available: • Welcoming new students and handing out information • General campus guidance • Assistance on using online services • Semester registration guidance

International Admission Team For queries about external authorities, contact: international@uib.no For queries about admission to Norwegian language courses, contact norskkurs@uib.no

Meet all the student organisations at the Student Centre Tuesday 15 August.

Check the Welcome Programme for details.

Faculty Information Centres The information centre at your faculty offers a variety of services for students and will provide further information and help regarding your studies at the faculty. They will also sign your Learning Agreement and confirmation of arrival/departure.

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Faculty of Humanities

Faculty of Medicine

E-mail: advice@hf.uib.no Phone: (+47) 55 58 93 70 Location: The Information Centre, Sydneshaugen skole, Sydnesplassen 9 Opening hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–14:00

E-mail: info@mofa.uib.no Phone: (+47) 55 58 64 00 Location: The Information Centre in Armauer Hansens hus, Haukelandsveien 28 Opening hours: Mon–Fri 12:00–14:00

Faculty of Law

Centre for International Health

E-mail: law-incoming@jurfa.uib.no Phone: (+47) 55 58 95 00 Location: The Information Centre, Law Building, Magnus Lagabøtes plass 1 Opening hours: Mon–Fri 9:00–14:00

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences E-mail: advice.mnfa@uib.no Phone: (+47) 55 58 30 30 Location: The Information Centre, Science Building (Realfagbygget), Allégaten 41 Opening hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–15:00

Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design E-mail: post@kmd@uib.no Phone: (47) 55 58 73 00 Location: Møllendalsveien 61 Opening hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00

E-mail: studie@cih.uib.no Phone: (+47) 55 58 61 00 Location: Overlege Danielsens hus, Årstadveien 21, 5th floor

Faculty of Psychology E-mail: advice.psyfa@uib.no Phone: (+47) 55 58 27 10 Location: The Information Centre, Christies gate 12 Opening hours: Mon–Fri 09:30–14:30

Faculty of Social Sciences E-mail: advice@svfa.uib.no Phone: (+47) 55 58 98 50 Location: The Information Centre, Fosswinckels gate 6 Faculty of Social Sciences Building, 3rd floor Opening hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–15:00

10. USEFUL CONTACT INFORMATION Emergency Services

Nor-way Bussekspress

Accident and Emergency Clinic (‘Legevakten’) Solheimsgaten 9 Open: 24 hours Emergency number: 113 Tel: (+47) 55 56 87 00 / 116117

Bergen Taxi (taxi service) Tel: 07000 bergentaxi.no

Information about Norway

Emergency Dental Clinic (‘Tannlegevakten’)

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(national bus company) Tel: (+47) 815 44 444 nor-way.no

• Study in Norway: studyinnorway.no • Public Sector Information and Services: norway.no • Visit Norway: visitnorway.com • Bergen Tourist Board: visitbergen.com • Fjord Norway (tourist and travel information): fjordnorway.no

Solheimsgaten 18 Open: Mon–Fri: 18:00–20:30 Sat/Sun: 15:30–20:30 Tel: (+47) 57 30 31 00

Transport Bergen Airport Flesland Tel: (+47) 67 03 15 55 avinor.no/en/airport/bergen-airport

Skyss (local bus company) Tel: (+47) 55 55 90 70 / 177 skyss.no

When calling Norway from abroad, dial +47

Safety Information

FIRE BRIGADE 110

POLICE 112

AMBULANCE 113

UiB SECURITY PERSONNEL 55 58 80 81

PUBLISHER: GRAPHIC DESIGN: PHOTO: PRINT: PAPER:

Division of Student Affairs, University of Bergen Communication division, University of Bergen Emil W. Breistein (cover, p. 37) • Eivind Senneset (p. 2, 19, 27, 29, 35) • Marianne Røsvik (p. 24) • Karine Skavhellen (p. 31)• Thor Brødreskift (p. 32) Bodoni AS, Bergen Soporset Preium Offset (115g/250g)

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