University of Bergen
Program Details
| Program Location |
Bergen, Norway
|
| Sponsor |
Purdue |
| Program Type |
Exchange |
| Course # |
SA 20255
|
| Duration |
Semester or
2 Semesters
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| To Be Announced |
| Current Program Dates |
| 2023-24 Academic Year |
08/11/23 to
06/20/24 |
| Past Dates |
|
Fall 2022 |
08/08/22 to
12/20/22 |
|
2022-23 Academic Year |
08/08/22 to
06/20/23 |
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
Study at a picturesque city!
The Norwegian mainland, situated at the top of Europe, on the Scandinavian peninsula, borders to the east with Sweden, Finland, and Russia; to the West it faces the Atlantic Ocean and the Norwegian Sea.
Bergen is a city of about 235,000 inhabitants, situated on the mountainous west coast of Norway. A striking feature to many newcomers is the city's abundance of green areas, tree-lined streets and lakes and its spectacular setting between the mountains and the sea. Bergen's annual rainfall of more than 2,000 mm makes it a rather humid place, especially in the autumn. The city is the gateway to the fjords, one of the major geographical tourist attractions in Norway.
Bergen is the administrative and educational centre of Western Norway. The city has a remarkably dynamic cultural life. The Bergen International Music Festival, held each year at the end of May, is of major importance. During the academic year, the city of Bergen is home to around 25 000 students, which account for about 10% of the city population. There are a number of higher education institutions in town, but the majority of students attend UoB.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
Eligibility
Bergen's historic district
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing, of any major, who have reached at least junior standing by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture
GPA Requirement:
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Liberal Arts]
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Academic Program
The University of Bergen is a medium-sized European university with 7 faculties and more than 17,000 students. The university offers a large number of courses taught in English at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Housing
A room at one of the student residence halls will be available provided that students apply within the deadline.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Spring 2024
|
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
|
| You will pay Purdue Tuition |
Check Tuition |
| Program Fee |
$0.00
|
| Purdue International Insurance (per month) |
$32.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,500.00 |
| Housing |
$2,000.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$150.00 |
| Visa |
$650.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$300.00 |
| Meals |
$2,000.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$3,000.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline
|
| Most Fall Semester Programs |
Mar 1 |
| Most Spring Semester Programs |
Sep 15 |
Returnees Information
Beautiful Bergen!
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.
