Bergen, NORWAY

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This program is open to students in all majors; it is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Faculties include: Humanities, Law, Mathematics & Natural Sciences, Medicine & Dentistry, Psychology, and Social Sciences.

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Courses numbered 200 and 300 are considered upper-level courses. 100 level are beginners courses.

Note: 1 ECTS credit = .6 semester credits (5 ECTS = 3 UHM credits). 30 ECTS / 18 semester credits is considered a normal courseload.

Yes - Some courses in the humanities & arts, social sciences, natural sciences, technololgy, law, and psychology are taught in English.

Courses for Exchange Students (taught in English)

Fall semester: mid August - mid December

Spring semester: early January - mid June

UHM students may study abroad at the University of Bergen for one or two semesters.

The University of Bergen provides housing accommodations to exchange students through the Student Welfare Organisation in Bergen (SiB). SiB has more than 3,000 accommodation units, which are mainly single or double rooms where tenents share a bathroom and a kitchen. Accommodations are comfortable and not far from campus.

There are several cafeterias and a cafe on campus.

More Information on UB Housing for Exchange Students

MIX students register as full-time students at UH Manoa and pay regular UHM tuition. They do not pay overseas tuition. 

- Students who normally pay in-state UHM tuition continue to do while on MIX. 
- Students who normally pay out-of-state UHM tuition continue to do so while on MIX.
- Students who normally pay WUE tuition continue to do so while on MIX. 

View UHM tuition & fees online

In addition to UHM tuition, MIX students are responsible for all of their living expenses, including health insurance, books/supplies, room & meals, personal expenses, airfare, local transportation, and any costs associated with obtaining a visa (if applicable). It is recommended that you research online to get an idea of how much these expenses will be.    

Since you are still a registered UHM student while on MIX, you continue to be eligible to receive financial aid and scholarships. If you submit a ‘MIX Student Budget for Financial Aid Purposes’ form, UHM financial aid will take into consideration your overseas living and travel expenses when awarding your grants/loans.  

University of Bergen housing and living cost estimates are given in the 'Your Guide' Brochure.

U.S. citizens have a visa exemption to Norway. A valid passport is needed to enter.

If you are not a U.S. citizen, please see "Do you need a visa to visit Norway?"

All international students must have a Residence Permit while staying in Norway, except for citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden. As a general rule, a Residence Permit should be applied for and granted before the student arrives in Norway.

How to appy for a Study Residence Permit