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Academics
- Study at the University of Bergen, a comprehensive university.
- Attend courses taught in English.
- Fulfill requirements in your major.
Academic Structure
Program type: This program is a university study program, which allows you to directly enroll in a foreign university and take classes with host country students. Instruction is in English by Norwegian faculty.
Level: Various levels.
Term: Fall semester, spring semester, academic year.
Prerequisites: Sophomores and above.
Courseload: You will take the equivalent of 15 US semester credits per semester, which is approximately 30 credits at the University of Bergen.
Coursework
You will choose from a variety of English-taught courses in the areas of mathematics, natural sciences, law, psychology, social sciences, and the arts. Undergraduate courses at the University of Bergen are offered at the 100–300 level. You should check the prerequisites of each course to make sure you have adequate preparation to take the course. 300 level courses are generally master's level courses, though they are occasionally open to undergraduates who have sufficient preparation in the subject area. You can search for classes on the University of Bergen's website.
Each course at the University of Bergen is typically worth 10 ECTS credits, or 5 US semester credits. A typical courseload is usually 3 classes. You take a total of 30 ECTS credits, or 15 US semester credits, each semester.
Global Identity: Connecting Your International Experience with Your Future
This 1-credit online course will help you:
- process your overseas experience and apply what you learn upon your return
- understand intercultural lingo and relate it to your experience
- reflect on the multiple layers of cross-cultural experiences
- market your study abroad experience for future career goals.
Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
Many courses have already been reviewed to meet Liberal Education requirements. Go to the Liberal Education Database to search for courses or submit ones for approval.
Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources tell you why University of Minnesota faculty think study abroad is important for a particular major, what the department wants students to think about when selecting a program, and gives helpful academic planning hints. There may also be profiles of students who studied abroad in your major.
This program appears as a special recommendation on the following Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources:
The University of Bergen is a relatively new program and will probably be listed on additional sheets soon. Speak with an adviser to find out how this program works with your major.
Last modified on March 2, 2009 |