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 Economics and Administration

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?yes

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?It is standard to enroll in only 3 courses per semester. However, lectures take place twice a week + a seminar once a week.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, we had an orientation week before the semester started. Students can join many student clubs or volunteer in the student bar/café.

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)
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:18000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Rema 1000 is one of the cheaper shops, I also recommend the Too Good To Go app.

🗺 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?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?I recommend buying tickets for public transport in Bergen via the Skyss app. I've bought tickets for travel in Norway on the carriers' websites (e.g. www.vy.no).

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?The seven mountains around Bergen (especially Floyen, Ulriken and Løvstakken), Bryggen, Troldhaugen Edvard Grieg Museum (I recommend the piano concert), Gamle Bergen Museum, Fantoft Stave Church, Det Hanseatiske Museum og Schøtstuene, Bergenhus Fortress, Bergen Aquarium, Gamlehaugen (I recommend it for swimming in the sea), Nordness Sjøbad (outdoor swimming, great atmosphere in winter).

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Trolltunga, Stegastein viewpoint (I recommend combining it with a boat trip on the Sognefjord), Trømso, any trip to the mountains.

Share your best experience:The best experience was the trip to Trolltunga, beautiful nature and amazing views. The trip to the northern town of Trømso before Christmas was also a great 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?Plane

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Raincoat, waterproof clothing and waterproof boots (overall I recommend sports and warmer clothing).

🥳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?An unforgettable experience for the rest of your life. I am very happy that I had the opportunity to experience the beautiful nature of Norway.