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Overview

Established in 1946, the Universitetet i Bergen (University of Bergen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Bergen (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Hordaland. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Universitetet i Bergen (UiB) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Universitetet i Bergen (UiB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 78-year-old Norwegian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UiB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universitetet i Bergen's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universitetet i Bergen's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universitetet i Bergen' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universitetet i Bergen's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name
Name (English) University of Bergen
Acronym UiB
Founded 1946
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Campus Location

Address Muséplassen 1
Bergen
5007 Hordaland
Norway
Universitetet i Bergen Phone Number +47 55 58 00 00
Universitetet i Bergen Fax Number +47 55 58 96 43

Universitetet i Bergen's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universitetet i Bergen's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universitetet i Bergen's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universitetet i Bergen's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universitetet i Bergen.

University of Bergen: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universitetet i Bergen's admission information.

Universitetet i Bergen's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universitetet i Bergen's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universitetet i Bergen a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universitetet i Bergen's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universitetet i Bergen's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Bergen has more than 1500 international students.

Universitetet i Bergen's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 7800
Bergen 5020



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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universitetet i Bergen.

Universitetet i Bergen's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universitetet i Bergen has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universitetet i Bergen's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Universitetet i Bergen's Control Type Control Type

Universitetet i Bergen is a public higher education institution.


Universitetet i Bergen's Entity Type Entity Type

Universitetet i Bergen is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universitetet i Bergen's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universitetet i Bergen's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universitetet i Bergen does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universitetet i Bergen's main facilities:


Universitetet i Bergen's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universitetet i Bergen's Library


Universitetet i Bergen's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universitetet i Bergen's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Universitetet i Bergen's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universitetet i Bergen's main services:


Universitetet i Bergen's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universitetet i Bergen's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universitetet i Bergen's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universitetet i Bergen's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universitetet i Bergen's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universitetet i Bergen's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universitetet i Bergen is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1946


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universitetet i Bergen's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universitetet i Bergen's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Coimbra Group
  • Utrecht Network

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universitetet i Bergen's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

Universitetet i Bergen's Instagram page review Universitetet i Bergen's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universitetet i Bergen's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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