University of Bergen Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs
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The result of the University of Bergen application or admission decision will be announced by Mid-April 2024.
According to unofficial sources, the University of Bergen acceptance rate is 29%. This means that the university is extremely competitive at the time of admission. The university has also specified that since admission is highly competitive, approximately 8% of international students are granted admission. So, for the University of Bergen admissions, the applicants must have a bachelor’s degree to take admission to the master’s courses.
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University of Bergen Admissions 2024 Highlights
At the University of Bergen, new international master’s degree students are guaranteed student housing at STAMMEN. However, students are required to submit the application for student accommodation within the deadline. Check more details about the University of Bergen admission from the table given below:
Particulars |
Details |
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Application portal |
University portal: Søknadsweb |
English language proficiency tests accepted |
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University of Bergen acceptance rate |
29% |
International students application deadline |
For master’s courses: Jan 4, 2024 |
University of Bergen Fees & Courses 2024
Over 15 master’s degrees that are taught in English are offered by the University of Bergen. These courses are offered in the disciplines like Biomedical Sciences, Global Health, Digital Culture, Molecular Biology, etc. Know more about the University of Bergen fees and courses from the table given below:
Courses |
1st Year Tuition Fees |
Duration & Eligibility |
---|---|---|
MS (4 courses) |
INR 14 L - 20 L |
Duration: 2 years |
MA (12 courses) |
INR 14 L - 29 L |
Duration: 2 years |
University of Bergen Application Deadlines 2024
Admission to master’s programs at the University of Bergen can take place once a year. The applicants can apply for one master’s program only. Check the University of Bergen admission deadlines for the programs starting in August 2024.
Particulars |
Important Dates |
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Application portal opens |
Dec 1, 2023 |
Application deadline |
Jan 4, 2024 |
Upload all the required documents by |
Jan 15, 2024 |
Decisions are published |
Mid Apr 2024 |
Deadline to accept the offer of admission |
Late Apr 2024 |
Student deposit to be paid |
TBA |
Letter of acceptance |
May 2024 |
Apply for student housing |
May 15, 2024 |
University of Bergen Admissions 2024 FAQs
Q: What are the benefits of studying at the University of Bergen?
Some of the benefits of studying at the University of Bergen are:
- If students get admission at the University of Bergen they will be studying at a quality university
- A wide range of programs and courses taught in English is there at the University of Bergen
- There are strategic priority areas such as Marine, Climate and Energy Transition and Global Challenges research
- While studying at the University of Bergen, students are going to experience a truly international learning environment
- Student housing to international students
Q: Do I have to pass the IELTS / TOEFL for Bergen University?
International students are required to show their English language proficiency. They can do so by submitting an IELTS score. The minimum overall band score required is 6.5. Other test scores that are accepted are:
Particulars | Minimum Test Score |
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TOEFL iBT | 90 |
PTE | 62 |
Q: Does the University of Bergen teach in English?
None of the undergraduate programs at the University of Bergen are offered in English. Various master’s degree course are available for international students in the major subjects like:
- Humanities and Aesthetic Studies
- Natural Sciences and Technical subjects
- Medicine
- Social Sciences and Psychology
- Fine Art, Music and Design
Q: How can I get admission to the University of Bergen?
Admission requirements at the University of Bergen vary as per the course levels. Given below are the University of Bergen admission requirements for international students:
- For admission to the master’s degree of the University of Bergen, the applicants must have passed Class 12 and must have an 4-year university education
- English language proficiency score is also required such as IELTS with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 / TOEFL score of 90 / PTE score of 62
- Proof of having sufficient funds
- Other specific documents
Q: How much does the University of Bergen cost for international students?
The tuition fees for the courses at the University of Bergen vary from course to course. Check the University of Bergen international students fees from the table given below:
Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
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MS (4 courses) | INR 14 L - 20 L |
MA (12 courses) | INR 14 L - 29 L |
Cost of Living
Note that the University of Bergen does not offer any scholarships and international students in Norway require sufficient funds to cover the living expenses. An estimate of the average student budget in Norway is about NOK 12,537 per month (Around INR 99,000). The approximation of common student costs is given below:
Particulars | Expenses |
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Student Housing | NOK 3,000 – NOK 5,000 (Around INR 24,000 - INR 40,000) |
Public transportation card for students | NOK 455 (Around INR 3,600) |
Textbooks (one semester) | NOK 1600 – NOK 3,800 (Around INR 13,000 - INR 30,000) |
Dinner (student cafeteria) | NOK 55 - NOK 150 (Around INR 400 - INR 2,000) |
Dinner (inexpensive restaurant) | NOK 120 - NOK 250 (Around INR 950 - INR 2,000) |
Cinema ticket | NOK 120 - NOK 160 (Around INR 950 - INR 1,200) |
Semester fee | NOK 650 (Around INR 5,100) |
Student membership for Sammen training | NOK 1,374 (Around INR 11,000) |
Note: The above currency conversion is as per 1 NOK = INR 7.92
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Q: How do you get into the University of Bergen MS in Molecular Biology?
The University of Bergen admission requirements for MS in Molecular Biology are given below:
- A bachelor’s degree is Molecular Biology is required
- Average grade of minimum C (Norwegian C)
- English language proficiency
External bachelor’s degrees can also qualify if they have the following:
- Minimum 20 ECTS in Chemistry, 10 ECTS in Organic Chemistry
- 10 ECTS in Mathematics
- 70 ECTS in Molecular or Biochemical topics where:
- Minimum 10 ECTS documented practical Molecular Biology lab work practice
- Minimum 40 ECTS must cover the following subjects:
- Basic Molecular Biology
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Gene-structure and Function
- Bioinformatics
- Regulation of Metabolic Pathways in Cells and Organs
Q: Is it hard to get into the University of Bergen?
The University of Bergen acceptance rate is 29%. This means that the university is quite selective at the time of admission. So, the applicants must have an exceptional academic background if they want to take admission to the University of Bergen. For the University of Bergen admissions to the master’s degree, the applicants must have passed a bachelor’s degree and should have an English language proficiency score.
Q: How can I apply to the University of Bergen?
The applicants who want to submit the application to the University of Bergen, they can apply by the designated portal of the university. The steps are given below to apply:
- First of all, go to login page of Soknadsweb
- Then, choose the international applicant button
- After this, register as a new international applicant
- Login at the Soknadsweb using the password sent to the students via email
Documents required to apply
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency score
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Motivation letter
- Copy of valid passport
- CV including the educational background
- Any additional document
Q: How can I get admission to Bergen University MS in Global Health?
The language of instruction for the MS in Global Health programme is English. The University of Bergen admission requirements for international students for MS in Global Health are given below:
- A bachelor’s degree is required along with the Class 12 qualification
- The applicants must have a minimum grade average comparable to Norwegian C
- IELTS score of 6.5 is required. Other test scores that are required are TOEFL / PTE
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Q: What are the entry requirements for the University of Bergen MA in Digital Culture?
The duration of the University of Bergen MA in Digital Culture is 2 years. Entry requirements for the University of Bergen MA in Digital Culture are given below:
- A bachelor’s degree in Digital Culture or equivalent is required. The applicants must have a minimum of 80 ECTS in the relevant courses such as Digital Culture, or equivalent
- Other bachelor’s degrees can also be considered. For this, the applicants should check the official website to know the exact details
- Statement of Purpose depicting the academic background
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