Student life in Bergen
In Bergen there is much to experience, regardless of whether you prefer culture or nature. During your stay with us we hope you will take part in a variety of activities, both on and off campus.
Student Organizations
Bergen Teknikkersamfund (BTS)
Bergen Teknikersamfund is the Student Society at HVL, Bergen campus. BTS is a large organization with many different sub-groups, events, and projects. As the country's second-oldest student organization, founded in 1877, BTS has long traditions that are still thriving today.
As a student at HVL in Bergen, you can take part in all of BTS's events throughout the year, and you also have many opportunities to get involved in BTS yourself and contribute to the social life that happens at the school.
Take a look at the various activity groups you can join!
Sports Association (BSFidrett)
BSFidrett is the student sports association at HVL, Bergen campus. There's something on offer for everyone here, whether you're an experienced football player or a beginner at tennis.
BSFidrett offers a wide range of sports, from ball sports like football to golf and climbing.
Programme Associations
Programme Associations in Bergen
BioFix - programme association for biomedical laboratory science
FYSIO Bergen - the interest organization for physiotherapy students at HVL
Bunnsolid - programme association for ocean technology
Electrical Engineering Students' Association
Fribord - programme association for marine engineering
Association for the Master's in Land Management and Real Estate
Association for Sustainable Production and Circular Economy
Root - programme association for computer science and IT at bachelor's and master's level
Communica - programme association for students on the communication systems / cyber-physical network technology programme
Lectoris - programme association for primary and lower secondary teacher education: GLU 1-7 and GLU 5-10
Association for Construction and Surveying
LØA - programme association for economics and administration
Mechanical Engineering Students' Association
Strålende Studenter - programme association for radiography students
Det Glukoselige Selskab - programme association for nursing students
Chemical Engineering Programme Association
Association for the Master's in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Association for the Master's in Community Work
Electronics Programme Association
Kronbar
The student bar and concert venue at Kronstad is run on a voluntary basis by the students in Bergen. Here you'll find events for all students affiliated with HVL. Three times a week, Kronbar holds daytime opening hours, where you can either work on schoolwork or take a social break from reading with a coffee in hand. In the evenings, the bar hosts events such as quizzes, jam sessions, themed parties, and concerts.
As a student at HVL Bergen campus, you can volunteer at Kronbar, for example as bar staff, sound and lighting technician, artist host, and more!
What's happening on campus?
Follow the Facebook group Kva skjer på HVL Bergen? (What's happening at HVL Bergen?).
Sammen: The student welfare organization
The student welfare organisation Sammen caters to your various needs as students. Sammen’s welfare services include housing, sport facilities, health refunds, psychologists, social counsellors, and kindergartens. You can also rent a cottage in the mountains, owned by Sammen. As an international student at HVL, you are automatically a member of Sammen. The membership includes benefits such as social counselling and refund of self-cost for medical consultations.
Jobs
Bergen is an international city, and there are job opportunities in the city and the region even if you do not speak Norwegian. If you would like to find out more about working part-time as a student in Bergen, career opportunities after you have finished your degree or find current job listings, a good place to start is Study Bergen’s job seeking advice.
Hiking
Bergen is surrounded by mountains and fjords and many students take advantage of the possibilities offered for hiking and overnight trips in the area. You can walk the 7 mountains surrounding Bergen together with thousands of locals in the annual 7 mountain hike - or you can do it on your own. You can take an organized fjord tour or you can hop on a ferry. Whatever you choose, please make sure you are properly prepared to tackle the Norwegian outdoors: Safe Travel.
What's happening in the city of Bergen?
StudentBergen - student organizations in Bergen
Utdanning i Bergen - your guide to student life in Bergen
