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University of Bergen

Norway 2024/2025 Erasmus+ for study

Mobility specification
Country:Norway
Institution:University of Bergen
City:Bergen
Program:Erasmus+ for study
Activity type:Study
Academic year:2024/2025
MU faculty/department:Faculty of Law
Study level abroad:Master
🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?
Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?they have tons

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?There is no double track of lectures/seminars but only lectures which are a mix of both.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, there are a huge number of student societies focusing on various, mainly outdoor, 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
I haven’t noticed


💸Did you have to rob the bank?
Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:20000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Price of meat and beer.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Shop in KIWI and Rema1000 určiťe not in MENY, also there are apps where you can buy surplus food from restaurants for a big discount.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city
How well did you manage to communicate in English?almost without problems

How does public transport work in the city?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?SKYSS billett application

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?mostly fine

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list
What is a must-see in the city?Old Town and Floyen Hill

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Trolltunga, it's more challenging hiking but it's worth it, especially if you sleep in a tent.

Share your best experience:Three-day hike around Voss

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier
Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane
Train


Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?There are no trains from the airport to the city from 23:30 to 06:00.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?A good waterproof jacket

🥳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?The best semester of my life