Study start in Bergen
Here you will find relevant information and the programme for the study start week, which takes place from 10th to 16th August 2026. Further information will be provided.
Program semester opening 2026 in Bergen
Monday, August 10th
09:00: Full degree students meet their study programme
11:00–11:45: Opening ceremony for all new students and staff (outdoor)
12:00–13:00: Free light lunch is served for new students
13:00: Fadder programme for all new students to HVL, including consert.
Tuesday, August 11th
Free brekfast at Kronbar.
10:15–14:00: Educational programme with your study programme.
10:00-18:00: Student organizations, student democracy, the library, HVL Skape (Create) and the Learning Lab introduce themselves at campus.
Fadder programme for all new students to HVL.
Wednesday, August 12th
10:15–14:00: Educational programme with your study programme.
10:00-14:00: Student organizations, student democracy, the library, HVL Skape (Create) and the Learning Lab introduce themselves at campus.
Fadder programme for all new students to HVL:
- Consert at Forum
- Paint'n sip at Kronbar
Thursday, August 13th
10:15–12:00: Educational programme with your study programme.
10.00–17.00: The student welfare society called Sammen hosts a fair for all student organizations in Grieghallen (in city center).
Fadder programme for all new students to HVL:
- Boat trip (party boat)
- Consert at Kronbar
- Drag karaoke
Friday, August 14th
10:15–12:00: Educational programme with your study programme.
10.00-14.00: Student organizations, student democracy, the library, HVL Skape (Create) and the Learning Lab introduce themselves at campus.
Fadder programme for all new students to HVL, including:
12:00: Sports day at campus
17:00: Concert at Koengen (for all students, outdoor)
Game night at campus
Saturday, August 15th
Fadder programme for all new students to HVL, including:
12.00: Outdoor swimming
16.00–21.45: Bar to bar
Sunday, August 16th
Fadder programme for all new students to HVL, including:
- Fuck cancer-beading and barbecue.