University of Bergen

Bergen's historic district

This program is open to all majors. A student is eligible if s/he has attained a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and has 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.

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.

The University of Bergen is a medium-sized European university with 7 faculties and more than 17.000 students. Students may participate in this program during the fall semester (August to December), spring semester (January to June), or full year (August to June).

The University of Bergen offers a large number of courses taught in English at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Each course is assigned a three-digit number, where the first digit is either 1 (100 courses), 2 (200 courses) or 3 (300 courses). 100 courses are beginner's courses. 200 courses involve some specialisation, while 300 courses involve a higher level of specialisation. Normally, 100 courses may only be included at the bachelor's level, while 200 courses may be included in bachelor's or master's level. 100 courses and 200 courses are listed as undergraduate courses. As a rule, 300 courses may only be incorporated into master's programmes and these are here listed as postgraduate courses.

A room at one of the student residence halls will be available provided that students apply within the deadline. If students fail to apply within the deadline or arrive after the date indicated, the university does not guarantee housing. Students who have not already applied for accommodation will receive the application form along with their Letter of Acceptance.

Rooms are fully furnished with desk and chair, bookshelves, sofa, chair, lamps, curtains and a wardrobe with shelves. Some rooms share a larger kitchen containing an oven and a refrigerator while others have their own kitchenette with one hotplate and a small fridge also applies for all 2 people apartments sharing kitchen and bathroom). Bedcovering, pillow, bed linen and towels, as well as kitchen utensils are not included, and must be supplied by the student. Bedcovering and pillow can be bought at the reception for NOK 300.

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: Fall 2018

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

• direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus; 
• consult website Study Abroad Financial Aid Process;
• complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

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.

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents before or by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline.  To insure a place in a program, apply early.

As soon as a student submits an on-line application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.

For full consideration, the completed application should be submitted to the Programs for Study Abroad Office by September 15 for spring applications and March 1 fall and full year options. If you have any questions, please call Programs for Study Abroad at 765/494-2383.

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.

The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.

• Program Website
• Search Google(tm)*
• Department of State Consular Information
  (You must find Norway in list)
• CDC Travel Information (You must find Norway in list)