Career
Career opportunities in Bergen
The local economy of Bergen is diverse and well-developed, having aquaculture, shipping, petroleum industry, marine research, education, media, tourism and finance as the most thriving sectors.
Some of the top employers of Bergen are Rolls-Royce, IBM, PwC, Ernst & Young, Capgemini, General Electric, Nokia, Siemens, Groupon, ABB, Adecco.
International students can partake internship opportunities, especially since universities have close collaborations with local companies.
Life
Bergen city life
Surrounded by mountains, with a nice port and even lovely beaches, Bergen has a special charm that captivates all travelers who wander around here. Buildings have an architecture that is influenced by a variety of styles, from classicism and Art Nouveau and yet, Bergen is also the street art capital of Norway.
Notable attractions in Bergen include:
- Bryggens Museum
- Bergenhus Fortress
- Bergen Aquarium
- Bryggen neighbourhood – UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Bergen Cathedral
- Market Square
- Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf
- Rosenkrantz Tower and the Royal Residence
In Bergen, you can enjoy a swim at one of the beaches close to Bergen city center in the summer season. If you love shopping, Bergen has plenty to offer from small and charming stores in the city centre to modern shopping centres around Torgallmenningen.
If you’d like to grab a piece of culture, attend a music concert at Grieg Hall, the city's main cultural venue, home of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra.
Relax with your peers in the countless pubs and bars and taste the amazing seafood in the local restaurants. If you’re into sports, you can always watch matches of the local football and ice hockey teams. Outdoor sports are very common in Bergen, so you can engage in hiking, trekking, cycling or even water sports.
Don’t miss some of the local events like the annual Bergen International Festival or the Bergen International Film Festival.
International atmosphere in Bergen
Bergen is quite a multicultural city, as immigrants represent around 15% of the city's population. Most minorities come from Poland, Iraq, Lithuania, Vietnam, Germany, Sweden, and the UK.
Several multinational companies have a local office in Bergen and the city is interested in continuing to acquire foreign investments. As one of Europe’s busiest ports, Bergen is one of the country’s most internationally oriented regions.
Weather Bergen
Bergen has a mild winter climate for a Nordic city, but with a lot of precipitation, mostly rainfalls. Snow may occur but it is usually very light. The daily temperatures during winter are 4 – 5 °C (39 – 40 °F), while in the summer, the average is 20 °C (65 °F). You should also expect a rainy weather throughout all seasons.
Costs
Accommodation costs in Bergen
Students choose from the following accommodation options:
1. Campus housing – rates start from 225 EUR and can lead to around 315 EUR/month for a single room; prices could get higher depending on facilities
2. Rent or share an apartment – prices for rent range between 250 and 700 EUR/month for one person.
Living costs in Bergen
Living costs in Bergen are a little pricey since students usually spend between 950 and 1,050 EUR/month, most times, not including the housing expenses. Food bills from the local supermarkets would cost you around 350 EUR/month, while the pass for the public transportation is 60 EUR/month. A meal in an inexpensive restaurant costs 17 EUR.
Universities in Bergen
BI Norwegian Business School is an independent, not-for-profit foundation and the main provider of research based knowledge on business and management disciplines in Norway.
NHH Norwegian School of Economics is one of the leading business schools in Europe. NHH has an internationally recognised research environment and is the first choice for students who want to study business administration in Norway.
The UiB - Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design (KMD) offers BA, MA and PhD programmes based on an internationally recognised level of artistic research.We educate future artists, designers, performing musicians, composers, music therapists, musicologists, curators, and music and art teachers.
The University of Barcelona (UB) is the most formidable public institution of higher education in Catalonia, catering to the needs of the greatest number of students and delivering the broadest and most comprehensive offering in higher educational courses.