AUTUMN 2014

SEMESTER STARTUP UNIVERSITY OF BERGEN

A GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Important! Please keep this brochure with you throughout the semester startup!

CONTENTS

1. Compulsory Formalities 4Checklist Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2. Introductory Programme 103. Cultural and Social Activities 14Mentor Week from 11 August . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Buddy Bergen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Study Bergen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5. Practical Information 16Letter of Acceptance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Welcome Information Envelope . . . . . . . . . . . .16Welcome Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Student Deposit Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Norwegian Bank Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Student Confirmations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Address in Norway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

6. Semester Registration 19StudentWeb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Semester Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Semester sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21The Card Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

7. ICT Services 22User Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22My space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Personal E-mail Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24‘UiB and Me’ Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Computer Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Print and Copy Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

8. External Authorities 261 . Residence Permit and Residence Card . . . .262 . Application for a Norwegian ID number . .273 . TB Testing/Chest X-ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

9. Welfare 28The Student Welfare Organisation (SiB) . . . . .28

10. The University of Bergen Library 3411. Examinations 3612. Semester Startup Help Desk for

International Students 3713. The Faculties 38The Faculty of Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38The Faculty of Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry . . . . . .38The Faculty of Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39The Faculty of Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

14. Useful Contact Information 40Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40The University of Bergen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Student Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41The Student Welfare Organisation . . . . . . . . . . 41Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Newspapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Information about Norway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Religious Communities in Bergen . . . . . . . . . .43

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Welcome to the University of Bergen!As a new international student at UiB, you will need to complete compulsory registrations and formalities during the first few weeks of the semester .

We hope that the provided checklist will make it easier for you to complete all the required formalities on time .

During the Introductory Programme we will give you a personal welcome information envelope and help guide you through all the necessary formalities .

Should you be unable to attend the Introductory Programme, you can collect your personal welcome information envelope at the Semester startup Help Desk for International students at the Student Centre (campus map index no . 14) up to 12 September . If you arrive after this date, please contact us at exchange-students@uib .no / quota@uib .no / master@uib .no to schedule a meeting .

Please note: None of these services can be accessed before the Introductory Programme begins 7 August 2014 .

Checklist: Compulsory Formalities Applies to

Semester Registration on StudentWeb All students

User Account and Student E-mail Address All students

Student ID Card All students

’Meet the Police’ or Residence Permit

Students from EU/EEA/EFTAStudents from countries outside the EU/EEA/EFTA

Application for a Norwegian ID Number Students staying for more than six months

TB Testing: Chest X-ray Certain students (see p . 8)

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Checklist DetailsSemester Registration on StudentWeb

Student Category: All studentsWhere: studentweb .uib .noWhen: Before 1 September Fee: Semester fee NOK 590 if applicable (for further information see chapter 6)Deadline: 1 SeptemberDocumentation: Welcome letter

User Account and Student E-mail AddressStudent Category: All studentsWhere: sebra .uib .noWhen: After completing semester registrationFee: NoneDeadline: As soon as possibleDocumentation: Welcome letter

For more information about: User account – see chapter 7 Semester registration – see chapter 6 Welcome letter – see chapter 5

For more information about: Semester registration, StudentWeb and semester fee – see chapter 6 Welcome letter – see chapter 5

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Student ID CardStudent Category: All studentsWhere: The Card Centre at the Student CentreWhen: Open Mon–Fri 09:00–14:00 (11–29 August open Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00)Fee: NoneDeadline: After completing your semester registration and opening a user accountDocumentation: ID card/passport

Meet the Police EU/EEA/EFTA countriesStudent Category: Students from EU/EEA/EFTA countriesWhere: ‘Politiet’/The Hordaland Police Immigration Office*When: Family names beginning with letters A–I: Friday 22 August 09:00–11:00 Family names beginning with letters J–Q: Tuesday 26 August 09:00–11:00 Family names beginning with letters R–Z/Å: Friday 29 August 09:00–11:00Fee: NoneDeadline: Compulsory attendance on 22, 26 and 29 AugustDocumentation: Passport, Letter of Acceptance, European Health Insurance Card/other health insurance documentation

* Important: Online application form for EU/EEA/EFTA citizens on udi .no must be complete before visit to the police

For more information about: Student ID card and the Card Centre – see chapter 6

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Residence Permit and Residence Card Non-EU/EEA/EFTA Student Category: All students from countries outside the EU/EEA/EFTAWhere: ‘Politiet’/The Hordaland Police Immigration OfficeWhen: Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 09:00–13:00Fee: NOK 2,500 to be paid when you apply onlineDeadline: As soon as possible and not later than two weeks after arrivalDocumentation: Applied before departure: Passport and one passport photo (no fee) Applying now: Passport, Letter of Acceptance, two passport photos and documentation of finances

For more information about: Residence permit, the Police, UDI Application Form, European Health Insurance Card and UDI/Norwegian Directorate of Immigration – see chapter 8 Letter of Acceptance – see chapter 5

Application for a Norwegian ID number Student Category: All students staying in Norway for more than six months must notify The National Registry by submitting the form ‘Notification to the tax office of move to Norway from abroad’ Where: ‘Skatteetaten’/ The National RegistryWhen: Open Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00Fee: NoneDeadline: As soon as possibleDocumentation: Passport, valid residence permit, residence card and tenancy agreement

For more information about: ‘Skatteetaten’/The National Registry and residence permit – see chapter 8

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TB Testing: Chest X-rayTB-testing is compulsory for citizens from: Europe: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Greenland, Kosovo, Romania and all the countries in the former Soviet Union: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan . America: Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras and Nicaragua . Oceania: the Marshall Islands, Guam, Kiribati, Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu . Asia: Iraq and Yemen . The rest of Asia: all countries except Japan, Singapore and the Maldive Islands . Africa: All countries except Mauritius, Comoros and Seychelles .

Where: Chest X-ray Unit, Betanien hospital When: 10–12 September . Schedule an appointment online at UiB and Me . Registration help will be provided on Friday 8 August at the Social Sciences LibraryFee: NoneDeadline: Scheduled appointment (made through the Division of Student Affairs within 21 August)Documentation: Health documents and appointment confirmation

NOTE: Residence permits are not valid until final clearance from the health authorities has been given . Persons exempt from TB testing pursuant to the list of countries will still have to submit to testing if they have been a resident in one of the countries listed above .

For more information about: TB testing – see chapter 8

The Student Centre with the Botanical Garden in front

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OPENING SESSION FOR NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Place: The Faculty of Law (campus map index no . 44)

Opening session 1 GROUP 1: - All full-degree students

(whole degree at UiB)- Exchange students, joint degree

students and other short-term students (1–2 semesters) with family names starting with A–J

09:00 Welcome Information Envelope Hand out of your welcome envelope

09:30–09:45 Welcome By Vice-Rector for International Affairs

09:45–11:00 Compulsory Information and Practicalities 11:00–11:30 Complimentary Lunch11:30–15:00 Information Stands

Opening session 2 GROUP 2: - Exchange students, joint degree

students and other short-term students (1–2 semesters) with family names starting with K–Z/Å

11:15 Welcome Information Envelope Hand out of your welcome envelope

11:45–12:00 Welcome By Vice-Rector for International Affairs

12:00–13:15 Compulsory Information and Practicalities13:15–13:45 Complimentary Lunch13:45–15:15 Information Stands

FRIDAY 8 AUGUST

09:00–12:00 Semester Registration Assistance on semester registration and how to open a user account and registration for TB-testing Place: Social Sciences Library (campus map index no . 18)

09:00–10:00 GROUP 1 Students at the faculties of: Social Sciences and Humanities

10:30–11:30 GROUP 2 Students at the faculties of: Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine and Dentistry, Law and Psychology

13:00–15:00 Guided City Walk Place: Meet at ‘Muséplassen Square’ (campus map index no . 27)

THURSDAY 7 AUGUST

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15:00 Mentor Week Information Place: Meet at ‘Muséplassen Square’ (campus map index no . 27)

MONDAY 11 AUGUST

09:00–12:00 Placement Test For Norwegian language course applicants at level 2 or higher only Place: Auditorium - U . Pihls House (campus map index no 23)

Lectures and Student ID card Place: The Student Centre (campus map index no . 14)

LECTURES GROUP 1: Students at the faculties of: Social Sciences and Humanities

10:30–11:15 Meeting the Locals Student counsellors Berit Gaaserud and Marianne Hauge, from the Student Welfare Organisation (SiB)

11:30–12:15 Academic norms – global or local? by Professor Roger Strand from Centre for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities

12:15–12:45 Understanding Norway and Bergen: A Historical Perspective by PhD candidate Eyvind York from the Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion

12:45–15:00 Acquiring a Student ID card – GROUP 1 only at the Card Centre at the Student Centre

15:15 Start of the Mentor Week appointment of groups Place: The Student Centre (campus map index no . 14)

LECTURES GROUP 2: Students at the faculties of: Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine and Dentistry, Law and Psychology

09:00–13:15 Acquiring a Student ID card – GROUP 2 only at the Card Centre at the Student Centre

NB! There will be long queues, so meet up in time to be ready for the lectures later . The lectures will start on time and the doors will be closed during the lectures .

13:15–14:00 Meeting the Locals Student counsellors Berit Gaaserud and Marianne Hauge, from the Student Welfare Organisation (SiB)

14:15–15:00 Academic Norms – Global or Local? by Professor Roger Strand from Centre for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities

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15:00–15:30 Understanding Norway and Bergen: A Historical Perspective by PhD candidate Eyvind York from the Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion

15:30 Start of the Mentor Week appointment of groups

TUESDAY 12 AUGUST

Tuesday 12 August will be an event-packed day for all new and old students, being the official opening of the new academic year at the University of Bergen . The day will be filled with speeches, pomp and ceremony .

08:30–09:30 Orientation meeting – Norwegian language course For students with granted admission to beginner’s level courses (NOR-U01, NOR-U1, NOR-U1/2) only Place: Sydneshaugen School, Auditorium A (campus map index no .41)

09:00–13.30 Student Organisations on stands Here, you will meet around 100 different student organisations – ranging from political and idealistic organisations to choirs, bands, sporting associations and student media . You will soon discover that student life in Bergen is both diverse and exciting and that it has a lot to offer . This is

an outstanding opportunity to find out what you would like to do on your spare time . Don’t hesitate – make contact! Place: The Student Centre (campus map index no . 14)

09:50 Visits to the Faculties and Departments with orientation meetings Meet at ‘Muséplassen square’ (campus map index no . 27)

14:00–15:00 Welcome Ceremony for all New Students Official opening of the academic year . Rector Dag Rune Olsen will welcome you . The leader of the Student Parliament will say a few words, followed by guest speakers and musical entertainment . Place: Nygårdsparken, close to the Student Centre

PLEASE NOTE: Only for students at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry 09:30 Pick-up by bus at Fantoft student hostel outside ‘Meny’ for students at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry who live at Fantoft student hostel 10:00 Orientation Meeting Place: Auditorium 2, Building for Basic Biological Research (campus map index B, campus Haukeland/Årstadvollen)

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Mentor Week from 11 AugustA number of social and cultural activities will be arranged for all new university students at the beginning of the semester . The students at each faculty arrange their own Mentor Week Programme for all new Norwegian and international students, on which students volunteer to mentor a group of new students on their first week on campus . The activities vary from group activities to bigger, joint events . These activities are organised mainly to make it easier for you to become familiar with the social aspects of university life .

The Mentor Week representatives from each faculty will meet with the new international students after the lectures at the Student Centre on Monday 11 August (see programme for details p . 11) . Students will there be divided into groups and given further information .

You will also find information at: uib .no/education

Buddy BergenBuddy Bergen is an activity organised by students in the Erasmus Student Network

(ESN) . They cooperate with the National Union of Students in Norway (NSO) and the University of Bergen (UiB) amongst other . The objective of Buddy Bergen is to provide you with your own ‘buddy’, a friendly Norwegian student who will try to make your stay as a student easier and more fun . For six weeks, you will have a buddy who will introduce you to the typical Norwegian way of life .

For more information, please see www .bergen .esn .no/buddy-bergen

Study BergenStudy Bergen is a collaborative project between eleven different organisations, including the University of Bergen . During the semester Study Bergen arranges a host of subsidised trips including; ski days, boat trips, hikes and other events . In addition to these subsidised trips, Study Bergen has a comprehensive overview of information about student organisations and things to do in Bergen, in English .

Follow Study Bergen on Facebook or check out studybergen .com to find out more .

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Letter of AcceptanceYour Letter of Acceptance confirms your admission to the university . You received the letter before arrival in Bergen and this letter states your study period and the courses or programme, as well as the faculty you are admitted to .

Welcome Information EnvelopeAll new students will be given a personal welcome information envelope on the first day of the Introductory Programme .

In addition to this brochure, the envelope contains your welcome letter, a next-of-kin registration form, and other relevant information and forms .

Should you be unable to attend the Introductory Programme, your envelope can be picked up at the International Help Desk at the Student Centre (Campus map index no . 14) up to 12 September . If you arrive after this date, you must notify the the International Admission Team at the Division of Student Affairs by e-mail to schedule a meeting to receive the envelope (exchange-students@uib .no / quota@uib .no / master@uib .no) .

Welcome LetterThis letter is included in your welcome information envelope . The letter contains all the registration numbers required to complete your compulsory UiB registrations .

Note that all the numbers are useful throughout your entire stay at UiB .

UiB Registration no.: Required to log on to StudentWeb and to open a user account .

Student no.: Required to open a user account, and also serves as a candidate number when sitting for examinations .

PIN: Required to log on to the StudentWeb and to open a user account .

Student Deposit AccountIf you have deposited money in the ‘Deposit Account for Foreign Students’, please contact the Student Welfare Organisation (SIB) .

Address: Villaveien 10 (campus map index . no . 12)

Opening Hours: Monday–Friday 10:00–14:00 E-mail: sib .okonomi@sib .no

As soon as you notify SIB of your Norwegian bank account number, SIB will transfer the money to your account . If you do not have

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an account yet, SIB can issue a check to cover your living expenses until you have acquired one . The check can be ordered by sending an e-mail to SIB with your name and the amount required, or you can visit the office in person . The check will be ready to be picked up the following day .

Please note: Only one withdrawal can be made . Make sure that the amount is sufficient to cover your expenses until you get your own bank account . The maximum amount is NOK 20,000 .

Norwegian Bank Account International students can apply for a Norwegian bank account by contacting a bank . In order to open a bank account in Norway and receive a Norwegian debit card, you need to have either a Norwegian ID number or a D-number .

Students staying for more than 6 monthsStudents staying in Norway for more than 6 months have to apply for a Norwegian ID number . You apply for a Norwegian ID number at the local National Registry (Folkeregisteret/Skattetaten) upon your arrival in Bergen .

When a Norwegian ID number has been issued, you can contact a bank and open a bank account . Remember to bring your passport, residence registration certificate (EU/ EEA/EFTA citizens) or residence card (non-EU/EEA/EFTA citizens), Letter of Acceptance and documentation of your Norwegian ID number . For more information see chapter 7 .

Students staying for less than 6 months Students staying in Norway for less than 6 months may apply for a D-number . A D-number corresponds to an ID number, but is only used for tax and bank purposes . Please note that it may take four weeks to obtain a D-number .

To obtain a D-number, please go to a bank and they will assist you with the application to the National Registry . You cannot apply directly on your own . You need to bring the following documentation: Letter of Acceptance, passport/ID card . When your D-number is ready you can go to the bank and open an account . You must bring your Residence registration certificate/Residence card .

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Student ConfirmationsLearning Agreements Learning Agreements from home universities can be submitted at the information centre at your faculty for signatures . Signed Learning Agreements usually take one week to issue .

Confirmation of arrival and departure Arrival and departure forms that need signatures can be handed in at the information centre at your faculty . We can only include our official semester dates and the end date can be no later than 20 December/June .

Confirmation of student status All confirmations of student status for visa applications, home university and home country authorities can be ordered online via the web page ‘UiB and Me’ ( uib .no/studentinfo ) and will be issued within two weeks or less, depending on your student category .

Address in NorwayMake sure that you provide your correct address in Norway when you register at UiB or any external authorities . Be aware that it is your responsibility to notify the relevant authorities if your address should change, so that you can avoid missing out on important information .

If you live at Fantoft Student Hostel, for example, your correct address will be:

[Your name] Fantoft Student Hostel P .O . Box [no .] 5075 Bergen

Please note: if you live at Fantoft Student Hostel you should notify the local post office of your address in Bergen .

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StudentWebThe StudentWeb is the students’ online registration service . When you log on to the service, you must identify yourself using your UiB registration number (or Norwegian ID number) and your PIN, both found in your welcome letter . The StudentWeb is available at studentweb .uib .no

When your exam results are available on StudentWeb (approx . three weeks after the exam date), you can order an official transcript of records on the StudentWeb . Remember to update the semester address if you have left Bergen and want the transcript sent to your home country .

StudentWeb services include:• semester registration • updating of your semester address • semester fee payment information

(if applicable)• registration for classes and exams • confirmation of your individual

education plan • changing or cancelling exam registrations • checking exam results • ordering a transcript of records

Extended registration assistance is provided on Friday 8 August between 09:00–12:00 at the Social Sciences Library (campus map index no . 18) . For more information see the Introductory Programme in chapter 2 . Further assistance will also be provided any time after this during opening hours at the Information Centre at your faculty or at the Semester Startup Help Desk at the Student Centre .

All students are expected to complete their registration within the given deadlines in subsequent semesters . You will find more information on the web page ‘UiB and Me‘ at uib .no/studentinfo All students have to complete their semester registration on StudentWeb by 1 September .

Please note that for class and exam registration at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences the deadline is Thursday 14 August .

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Semester FeeIn addition to registering, some of you also have to pay a semester fee, currently NOK 590 per semester, in any bank or post office . NOK 40 of this amount is a contribution to the student organisation SAIH’s work for education in the southern Africa and Latin America . If you for any reason do not wish to support SAIH, you may subtract NOK 40 from the amount and pay NOK 550 . If you have to pay the fee, you will find an invoice in your welcome information envelope . Please note that banks and post offices require a small fee for payment of invoices .

Students who are required to pay:• Quota students (master and PhD) • All full and joint degree students • Guest students• Eurasia students• NORHED students• PhD students with granted student status If you have not received this invoice or have other questions, please contact the Divison of Student Affairs at semesteravgift@uib .no .

Students on exchange programmes are exempted from paying.

Semester stickerOnce your semester registration has been successfully completed, a semester registration receipt is sent to you by post to the address you provided when you registered on StudentWeb (see chapter 5 on how to register your address) . On the semester registration receipt you will find your semester sticker . Be sure to affix it to your Student ID card . The sticker is a supplement to your student ID card and serves as proof of registration .

If you do not receive your semester registration receipt with the semester sticker within ten days after you registered, please refer to the web page ‘UiB and Me’ ( uib .no/studentinfo ) for more information .

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Student ID CardAll students at UiB must have a student ID card issued by the Card Centre . The card is multifunctional and serves as a:• ID card • Key card • Library card • Charge card for printing and copying/

PullPrint• Access card to SiB’s sports halls

To obtain a card, you must have completed your semester registration and opened a user account the day before

The Card CentreYou will find the Card Centre at the Student Centre (Campus map index no . 14)

Opening Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–14:00 (11–29 August: Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00) E-mail: kortsenteret@eia .uib .no

The day after you have completed your semester registration and opened a user account, you can visit the Card Centre . There you will have your photo taken and receive your Student ID card . Remember to bring a valid ID card or passport . It takes one day for the card to be activated and ready for use .

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User AccountAs a student at UiB, you need access to computer services in connection with your studies . To make use of these services, you must open a user account at UiB .

Your user account will provide you with: • My Space: your personal pages with access

to online learning resources and relevant academic information

• your personal e-mail address • access to computer rooms, printing and

photocopying services • access to UiB’s computer system from your

own computer• access to the Internet at your Student

Hostel Students have a home directory (personal storage) on a server, associated with their user account . Find more information at it .uib .no/en/Support_for_students .

How to Open a User AccountOnce you have completed your semester registration on StudentWeb, you can open a user account at sebra .uib .no .

To open a user account, you need your UiB registration number, student number and your PIN, all of which you will find in your welcome letter .

Remember to write down your user name and password when you open your account!

My spaceWhen you log on to myspace .uib .no, your personal pages give access to relevant academic and administrative resources, a calendar with information about your timetable, your reading list, subject information, e-mail services, discussion groups etc . You need a user account to log on to My Space .

If you have not completed the semester registration and paid the semester fee (if applicable) by 1 September, your user account will be automatically closed .

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Personal E-mail AddressWhen you open a user account, you are assigned your own personal e-mail address: name .familyname@student .uib .no At webmail .uib .no you can read and send e-mails from any browser .

webmail .uib .no has good storage capacity as well as spam and anti-virus programmes . Other web-based e-mail systems may not meet UiB’s storage requirements . Some of the e-mails sent to you by UiB will have large attachments containing lecture notes, texts and articles etc .

We expect you to read your e-mail and check My Space regularly!

‘UiB and Me’ OnlineA range of services for students are found online . You will find a complete overview on the web page called ‘UiB and Me’ (go to uib .no/studentinfo and choose ‘English’) . Here you will find information about how to • order a new semester card or student card• order a transcript of records or a diploma • register name change or your ID number• update your semester address • order a confirmation of student status and

several other services .

We have also created a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that may come in handy for you as a new student .

Computer RoomsAll faculties have their own computer rooms and designated areas where you can log on using your own laptop . You may also use the services offered by the University Library’s educational centres . Please contact the information centre at your faculty for more information on available facilities .

Connecting to UiB Computer Services from Your Own ComputerAnyone who has a user account can access UiB computer services online from their own PC or Mac at home using an ordinary ADSL connection . SIB’s student housing offers free access to UiB computer services: sib .no/en/housing/in-residence/internet .

The University of Bergen is a participating institution in the Eduroam network . If you use eduroam at your home university, you will already have Internet access when you arrive on campus in Bergen .

Note that you will not have access to the Internet at your student hostel until you have completed the semester registration and opened a user account during or after the Introductory Programme .

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You can also use your own laptop on campus, either in wireless zones or in designated areas . If you want to use these services, there are certain standards your personal computer must meet .

See ICT Services on ‘UiB and Me‘ (uib .no/studentinfo)

Print and Copy ServicesPullPrintAll students are required to pay for their prints and copies through a system called PullPrint .

You can access your prints from any of the student printers with a card reader by swiping your student ID card . For more information on PullPrint, See under ICT Services on ‘UiB and Me‘ (uib .no/studentinfo)

How to Deposit Money to PullPrint: You may visit payprint .uib .no (available when connected to the campus network or via VPN), and pay by Visa or MasterCard . A second option is to pay in cash at the Arts Library, the Science Library or the Medical and Dental Library .

Please note that you cannot withdraw unused money from PullPrint, so do not deposit too much at a time .

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1. Residence Permit and Residence Card

Where: ‘Politiet’/the Hordaland Police Immigration Office Address: Allehelgens gate 6, entrance C from Nygaten (city map ref . D4)

Students from EU/EEA/EFTA Students from EU/EEA/EFTA countries* do not need to apply for a residence permit . Instead the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) requires you to register online on their web site udi .no . You must have completed the online registration before ‘Meeting the Police’ on 22, 26 or 29 August . Please see ‘Checklist’ for documentation requirements and appointment details (p . 6) .

For information on European Health Insurance Card go to: ec .europa .eu/social

If you arrive after 29 August please contact the Hordaland Police Immigration Office as soon as possible after completing the online application .

* Citizens from Nordic countries are exempted

Students from Outside EU/EEA/EFTAAll international students from outside EU/EEA/EFTA countries must have a valid residence permit and have applied for a residence card . It will take up to 10 working days until you receive the residence card by post . Please visit ‘Politiet’/the Hordaland Police Immigration Office as soon as possible and not later than two weeks after arrival . If you did not apply before your arrival to Norway, please remember to complete the UDI application form online at selfservice .udi .no before going to the police . See ‘Checklist’ for documentation requirements (p . 7) . The fee is NOK 2,500 to be paid when you apply online .

Part-time Work PermitYou are automatically granted a part-time work permit along with your first time residence permit . The permit allows you to work up to 20 hours per week during the semester and full time during semester breaks . You do not have to pay a separate fee for a work permit, nor do you need an employment contract . When you renew your residence permit, you must also apply for a renewal of your work permit if

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applicable . Read more about part-time job searching at sib .no/en/karriere .

The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI): General info: www .udi .no/en UDI application form: selfservice .udi .no

2. Application for a Norwegian ID number

Where: ‘Skatteetaten’/The National Registry Address: Nonnesetergaten 4 (city map ref . E4)

It is compulsory for all students staying for more than six months to notify the National Registry about moving to Norway from abroad . You are also required to notify the National Registry again when you leave Norway .

Norwegian ID numberWhen your notification has been registered by the National Registry, you will receive a letter with your Norwegian ID number . The eleven digit number is composed of your date of birth (ddmmyy), a three digit individual number, and two check digits . The last five digits are collectively known as a ‘personnummer’ . Please note: It usually takes up to four to six weeks to obtain a Norwegian ID number .

3. TB Testing/Chest X-rayStudents from certain countries (see list on p . 8) have to be tested for tuberculosis by getting a chest X-ray at Betanien Hospital .

All students who need a chest X-ray must sign up for an appointment online at ‘UiB and Me’ . You will then receive a confirmation e-mail . Remember to print the confirmation and bring it with you to your TB-appointment . No fee will be charged when you attend your UiB scheduled appointment .

Please note that TB testing is compulsory and your responsibility as a student in Norway .

If you do not attend your UiB scheduled appointment, you will have to make your own appointment and pay the required consultation fee .

When you have received the letter with your Norwegian ID number, you must show the document to UiB as soon as possible to have the new number registered . More information about the procedure for notifying UiB can be found online at ‘UiB and Me’ .

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The Student Welfare Organisation (SiB)As a student at UiB you automatically become a member of the Student Welfare Organisation when you pay the obligatory semester fee, which is also required in order to register for exams . Erasmus, Nordplus and bilateral exchange students, are automatically members through their exchange agreement and do not have to pay . Our main task is to contribute to your well-being as a student in Bergen .

SiB HousingWe have rooms for singles, couples and families with children . At SiB you will find your home away from home!

SiB SportsWe run six great sports centres that offers strength, cycle and fitness classes, squash courts, climbing walls and more!

The Student Centre also has a swimming pool and for NOK 990 per semester, students have unlimited access to the sports facilities, including the swimming pool . (Note that there is an extra charge for the use of the squash courts and climbing walls) .

SiB CafésWe have 16 cafés and coffee bars located all over campus . Our cafés offers a variety of food at an affordable cost .

SiB Child CareSafe children equals good students . We run 7 great childcare centres all with long-standing pedagogical traditions for approximately 400 children (age 0 to 6) . Prices vary according to the parents’ income .

SiB Health and CounsellingStudent medical centre: Legene på Høyden

The Student Medical Centre “Legene på Høyden” offers GP and emergency treatment to students who do not have their own family doctor in Bergen . The medical centre is located at Vektertorget in the city centre of Bergen (campus map index no . 35) .

If you become ill outside the regular office hours, please go to the Accident and Emergency Clinic (‘Legevakten’) located at Vestre Strømkaien 19, close to the main bus station (see Chapter 14) .

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The National Health Insurance Scheme covers the cost of regular medical consultations, with the exception of a nominal fee which must be paid by the patient . The scheme also covers hospitalisation in Norway . Medicines, dental care and spectacles are not covered by the scheme .

Students from EU/EEA/EFTA Countries Norway is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) . It is important that EEA/EU students and Swiss citizens bring a European Health Insurance Card, valid for the whole study period in Norway . Students must contact the health insurance authorities in their home country before departure in order to receive the insurance card . If the card is not available, you must present alternative documentation to prove that you have adequate medical insurance in your home country . If you are staying in Norway for more than one year, you may need the medical insurance certificate E-106/E-109 . Contact your local health insurance office for more information .

Students from NON-EU/EEA/EFTA CountriesInternational students from non-EEA/EU countries who plan to study for a period of 3–12 months may apply for voluntary membership of the National Health Insurance Scheme . Students staying for more than 12 months are automatically members . The membership entitles you to get health services on an equal basis with other Norwegian residents . Application form is found at nav .no . Membership is of no cost for students, unless you earn more than NOK 29,600 during a year . A valid residence permit for the period in question is required .

The Regular General Practitioner (GP) SchemeIf you are staying in Norway for more than six months, you must apply for a Norwegian ID number at the National Registry (‘Folkeregisteret’) office in Bergen . When you are issued this number you should to log into https://tjenester .nav .no minfastlege (the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration, NAV) in order to find an available GP .

You must contact the doctor in advance to make an appointment for a consultation . If you need help or have any questions regarding the GP, please come and see the

We recommend that all students have valid travel insurance for the whole stay in

Bergen . If you are planning to visit another country during your stay, be sure that the

travel insurance covers this as well .

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Student Counselling Service office, at the Student Centre . Please see sib .no for more information .

Refund of Your Health Expenses You will get part of your health expenses refunded from SiB Health Fund for expenses for your doctor, physiotherapy, dental damage or transportation . You must pay the full fee at the doctor’s office and apply for reimbursement at the end of each semester . Fill in the application form at sib .no

Please note that we only cover expenses related to treatment in Norway.

SiB Mental Health Care Centre (SPH)SiB’s psychologists at the Mental Health Care Centre (SPH) offer free counselling and therapy . Clinical psychologists, in cooperation with psychiatrists if necessary, provide the SPH counselling service . When you get in touch with the SPH, an initial session is set up within two-four weeks . The service is free of charge, and students who contact SPH are protected by the psychologists’ oath of confidentiality .

When you contact the psychologists you may call in advance or appear in person .

Address: Studentsenteret (Student Centre)Parkveien 1, 5007 Bergen Opening hours: Mon–Fri: 09:00–15:00Tel: 55 54 51 45 (10:00–14:00)

The Student Health Care CentreSiB has established a Student Health Care Centre . All services are free of charge .The Health Care Centre offers:• Information about and testing for sexual

transmitted diseases• Advice regarding contraception• Prescription of contraceptives• Counselling regarding pregnancy and

abortion• Free condoms

Address: Engen HelsestasjonTeatergaten 41Opening hours: Mon–Wed 15:30–18:00 (City map ref . D6) .Appointments cannot be made in advance . Students must appear in person for service .

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SiB Dental ServiceSiB offers examination and dental treatment for students at public rates . Your student card and a valid semester sticker must be presented before treatment .To book an appointment call:55 20 64 59

NB: We only accept bankcard or cash as payment, not creditcard or mastercard .To cancel an appointment you need to give notice at least 24 hours prior to the appointment, or you will be charged a fee (NOK 450) .

Address:O . Danielsens Hus Årstadveien 21, ground floor5009 Bergen

Career CentreIf you seek information on career oportunities, further studies, job searching strategies or just a part-time job, you should visit the Career centre to get helpful advice on how to find a job or career path in Norway . Drop-in every day .

Visiting address:KarrieresenteretThe Student Centre

SiB CounsellingFree advice and counselling for academic and personal problems . Guidance on how the Norwegian Health Care system works . Drop-in hours every Monday or book an appointment online,

Visiting address:KarrieresenteretThe Student Centre

You can talk to us and ask questions through social media . You’ll find SiB here:Facebook: SiB .BergenTwitter: @sibergenInstagram: SiBergen Snapchat: sibergen

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The Student ChaplainsThe Church of Norway (Lutheran denomination) has assigned two student chaplains to work with university students . Regardless of your religious background or beliefs, the student chaplains are available for students who find themselves in a troubled or difficult situation in life, or who wish to discuss fundamental questions and spiritual matters .

The chaplains can also provide information about church services and Christian student associations working on campus .

Visiting address:The Student CentreE-mail: studentprest@uib .no

For other religious communities in Bergen, see chapter 14 .

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We highly recommend all our students to make use of the University of Bergen’s library services . The University of Bergen Library (UB) has a comprehensive collection of more than 1 .8 million volumes of books and periodicals as well as newspapers, photographs, maps and other documents . The library subscribes to numerous information databases and nearly 19,000 full-text online journals . Most documents, both printed and digital, can be found via our online catalogue (BIBSYS) or the online library portal (Bibliotekportalen) . There are branch libraries at all the faculties where you can:

• Borrow books for study and research purposes

• Get access to periodicals, encyclopaedias and reference literature in printed and electronic form, as well as to information databases

• Take courses/access instructions on how to use the library’s collections and services, incl . courses in how to search for and use literature in your studies and papers (information literacy

• Find separate textbook collections at some of the branch libraries

• Find learning resource centres and study rooms for individuals and groups with access to computers with software and internet connection

Please note that your student ID card also serves as a library card .

Opening Hours for the Branch LibrariesArts Library Mon–Fri: 08:30–19:00

Law Library Mon–Wed + Fri: 08:30–19:00 Thu: 09:00–19:00

Science Library Mon–Fri: 08:30–19:00

Medical and Dental Library Mon–Fri: 08:30–19:00

Psychology, Education and Health Library Mon–Fri: 08:30–19:00

Social Sciences Library Mon–Fri: 08:30–19:00

You will find more information about our library services on the website: uib .no/ub/en

10. THE UNIVERSIT Y OF BERGEN LIBRARY

A break in the sun outside the Arts Library

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Examination Dates and LocationsYou will find an overview of examinations and locations at ‘UiB and Me‘ (uib .no/studentinfo) . Each faculty has a list of examination dates and the address of the venue for written examinations . The lists also state the duration of each examination and give a short presentation of the various venues .

Use of Sources in Written WorkWhen you take facts, thinking, ideas, opinions and short or long quotes from one or more sources and use them in your own work, it must be clearly stated which sources you have used . It is your duty as a student to learn the rules that apply to how you should refer to sources of different kinds in written work . This duty is not limited to learning how to include references; it also includes following the rules and referring to sources in a proper and honest manner .

Home University Examinations at UiBThe University of Bergen can under strictly regulated conditions arrange written examinations on behalf of your home university . One of these conditions is that all

examinations must start at 09:00 local time on weekdays . Please note that this concerns only students with a valid admission and semester registration at UiB . For more information contact eksamen@adm .uib .no . Applications must be sent at least one month before the date of the examination .

Strict procedures are followed when students are caught cheating or if other examination rules are broken .

Special Arrangements in ExaminationsAll students can apply for special arrangements in examinations if needed . You will fin the online application form on ‘UiB and Me‘ (uib .no/studentinfo) .The application deadline is normally one month in advance of the examination date . For more information, please send an e-mail to tilrettelegging@uib .no

Before attending your examinations, please read the text ‘Instruction to the Candidates’ as well as other relevant information on ‘UiB and Me‘ (uib .no/studentinfo) .

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The Semester Startup Help Desk for international students at the Student Centre (campus map index no . 14) will give you guidance during semester startup as a new student at UiB . The Semester Startup Help Desk is located on the first floor (street level), next to SIB’s Housing Reception .

Opening hours – during semester startup only:Monday–Friday 10:00–14:00 from 7 August to 12 September .

Services available at the Semester Startup Help Desk:

• General campus guidance• Assistance on using online services• Welcoming new students and handing out

information• Semester registration guidance

• Signup for TB-testing• Hand in of the next of kin form• Hand in of Travel Claim forms• Guidance to Quota Students with

applications to the the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen)

Please go to ‘UiB and Me’ online ( uib .no/studentinfo ) for updated information about online services and the Semester Startup Help Desk .

If you arrive at UiB after 12 September, when the Semester Startup Help Desk is closed, please notify the International Admission Team at the Division of Student Affairs as soon as possible by e-mail (exchange-students@uib .no / quota@uib .no / master@uib .no)

Leaving Norway: Please check detailed information on practical matters to attend to before you leave Norway on uib .no/education

UiB and Me: You will find useful links to information you need as a student at UiB at uib .no/studentinfo, then choose ‘Read this in English’ .

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The information centre at your faculty offers a variety of services for students and iwill provide further information and help regarding your studies at the faculty . You can also visit your faculty information centre to have your Learning Agreement and confirmation of arrival/departure signed .

The Faculty of HumanitiesThe Faculty of Humanities offers a multitude of courses in the areas of language, history, culture and aesthetic subjects .

Contact the student counsellors: E-mail: advice@hf .uib .no Phone: +47 55 58 93 70 Location: The Information Centre, Sydnesplassen 9 Opening hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–15:00

The Faculty of LawThe Faculty of Law offers a variety of courses in English within the following fields: human rights, energy law, commercial law, company law and legal philosophy .

Contact the student counsellors: E-mail: advice .jurfa@uib .no Phone: +47 55 58 95 00

Location: The Information Centre, Law Building, Magnus Lagabøtes plass 1 Opening hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–14:00

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural SciencesThe Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences offers a wide range of courses in the fields of mathematics, physics, process and petroleum technology, chemistry, biology, molecular biology, marine sciences, geophysics, geology and informatics .

Contact the student counsellors: E-mail: advice .mnfa@uib .no Phone: +47 55 58 30 30 Location: The Information Centre, Realfagbygget, Allégaten 41 Main opening hours: Mon–Tue 09:00–14:00, Wed–Fri 10:00–15:00

The Faculty of Medicine and DentistryThe Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry offers a wide range of courses in the fields of health sciences in addition to an English semester within the medical curriculum (Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology) and master’s degree programmes in medical biology, oral sciences and international health .

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Contact the student counsellors: E-mail: info@mofa .uib .no Phone: +47 55 58 64 00 Location: The Information Centre in Armauer Hansens hus, Haukelandsveien 28 (Medical and Dentistry campus) Opening hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–15:00

Centre for International Health E-mail: studie .cih@uib .no Phone: +47 55 58 85 60 Location: Overlege Danielsens hus, Årstadveien 21, 5th floor

The Faculty of PsychologyThe Faculty of Psychology offers a wide range of courses in the different areas of psychology, such as cross-cultural psychology and cognitive psychology, as well as in pedagogy/education, gender and development, child welfare and behaviour, health and nutrition .

Contact the student counsellors: E-mail: advice .psyfa@uib .no Phone: +47 55 58 27 10 Location: The Information Centre, Christies gate 13 Opening hours: Mon–Fri 09:30–14:30

The Faculty of Social SciencesThe Faculty of Social Sciences offers a wide range of courses in the areas of administration and organisation theory, comparative politics, sociology, social anthropology, geography, system dynamics, economics, information and media sciences .

Contact the student counsellors: E-mail: advice@svfa .uib .no Phone: +47 55 58 98 50 Location: The Information Centre, Fosswinckels gate 6 Faculty of Social Sciences Building, 3rd floor Opening hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–15:00

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When calling Norway from abroad, dial ‘+47’ (the national code for Norway) followed by the remaining digits of the subscriber’s phone number .

Emergency ServicesFire ServiceEmergency: 110 Non-emergency: (+47) 53 03 00 00

PoliceEmergency: 112 Non-emergency: (+47) 02800 politi .no

Medical AssistanceEmergency: 113 Non-emergency: (+47) 55 56 87 60

Accident and Emergency Clinic (‘Legevakten’)Vestre Strømkaien 19 (city map ref . E4) Open: 24 hours Emergency number: 113 Tel: (+47) 55 56 87 00

Pharmacy (‘Apoteket Nordstjernen’)Strømgaten 8 (city map ref . E4) Open: Mon–Sat: 08:00–23:00

Sun: 13:00–23:00 Tel: (+47) 55 21 83 84

Emergency Dental Clinic (‘Tannlegevakten’)Vestre Strømkaien 19 (City map ref . E4) Open: Mon–Fri: 18:00–20:30 Sat/Sun: 15:30–20:30 Tel: (+47) 55 56 87 17

Crisis Centre for Bergen, for victims of domestic violence (‘Krisesenteret for Bergen og omegn’)Open: 24 hours Tel: (+47) 55 31 50 50 bergenkrisesenter .no/en krise-fk@online .no

Church-affiliated Emergency Telephone Service (‘Kirkens SOS’)Open: 24 hours Tel: (+47) 815 33 300 kirkens-sos .no (Norwegian only)

The University of BergenUniversity of Bergen P .O . Box 7800, N-5020 Bergen Tel: (+47) 55 58 00 00 uib .no

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Division of Student AffairsNorwegian Language Coursesnorskkurs@uib .no

Exchange studentsexchange-students@uib .no

Quota studentsquota@uib .no

Self-financing master studentsmaster@uib .no

Student AdvisorsHumanities and aesthetic studiesadvice@hf .uib .no / Tel: (+47) 55 58 93 70

Lawadvice .jurfa@uib .no / Tel: (+47) 55 58 95 00

Medicine, dental and health studiesinfo@mofa .uib .no / Tel: (+47) 55 58 64 00

Natural sciences and technologyadvice@mnfa .uib .no / Tel: (+47) 55 58 30 30

Psychologyadvice .psyfa@uib .no / Tel: (+47) 55 58 27 10

Social Sciencesadvice@svfa .uib .no / Tel: (+47) 55 58 98 50

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The Student Welfare OrganisationThe Student Welfare Organisation (SiB)Villaveien 10 (campus map ref . 34) Tel: (+47) 55 54 50 00 information@sib .no sib .no

SiB Student Accommodationhousing@sib .no sib .no/hostels

Student Counselling ServiceStudent Centre, Parkveien 1 (campus map ref . 32) studentradgivningen@sib .no

TransportBergen Airport FleslandTel: (+47) 67 03 15 55 avinor .no/en/airport/bergen

Airport Express Coach Tel: (+47) 05505 flybussen .no/bergen

Skyss (local bus company) Tel: (+47) 55 55 90 70 skyss .no

Nor-way Bussekspress (national bus company) Tel: (+47) 815 44 444 nor-way .no

NSB – Norwegian State Railways Tel: (+47) 815 00 888 (toll number) nsb .no

Bergen Taxi (taxi service)Tel: 07000 bergentaxi .no

Norgestaxi (taxi service)Tel: 08000 norgestaxi .no

Taxi1 (taxi service)Tel: 55 70 00 00 taxi1 .no

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NewspapersStudvest (UiB student newspaper)studvest .no

Bergens Tidende (BT) (regional newspaper) bt .no

Bergensavisen (BA) (local newspaper) ba .no

Information about NorwayPublic Sector Information and Services norway .no

Innovation Norwayvisitnorway .com

Bergen Tourist Boardvisitbergen .com

Fjord Norway (tourist and travel information)fjordnorway .no

Religious Communities in BergenThe Student Congregation at the University of Bergenstudentprest@uib .no uib .no/presten/menigheten

Bergen International Churchinformation@bergenchurch .no bergenchurch .no

The Catholic Churchbergen@katolsk .no bergen .katolsk .no

Christian Inter-Cultural Work (‘KIA’)bjorgvin@kianorge .no kianorge .no

The Anglican Chaplaincy in Norwaybergenanglicans .net

Christian Fellowshipkontakt@kristent-fellesskap .no kristentfellesskap .no

Bergen Islamic AssociationTel: (+47) 55 23 37 10

There are no registered organisations for the small Jewish, Buddhist and Hindu communities in Bergen .

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