Mobility specification

Country:Norway

Institution:Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

City:Oslo

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Sports Studies

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?no

Does the university offer enough courses in English?it's alright

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Teaching was mostly in the form of discussions and independent work, no boring lectures and rote learning.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes. Fadderuka is an orientation week worth attending. Lots of socializing and exploring activities.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Special aids and technologies (e.g., text-to-speech software, hearing aids)
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
Crisis intervention

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:16000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Facebook groups, but be careful.

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Food in normal stores is extremely expensive.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Buy fruit and vegetables in "import" shops, you save money and there is more choice. One such shop is on Storgata Street.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?runs like clockwork

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?In Oslo, the Ruter app (timetables, tickets, 10/10 app). But even GoogleMaps can help you.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Deichman Bjørvika Library - the best place to learn, but also to chill.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Bergen, Trolltunga - it's a classic... but the little DNT huts all over Norway are a true Norwegian experience. Just become a member of DNT and you can go on day trips or multi-day trips all over Norway.

Share your best experience:Husedalen Valley - beautiful hike around 4 huge waterfalls. 10/10 experience.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Car

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?From the airport, don't take the Flytoget trains, but use the suburban trains, which are almost half the price.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Waterproof jacket and boots, cards/games.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?My trip to the NIH in Oslo was the best decision I ever made. If I could do it again, I wouldn't hesitate at all.