BI Norwegian Business School

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Room Types

There many different types of rooms. We will provide you some basic information to understand what is the difference between room types.

Single room is the room type that you will have your own room, but might share bathroom and kitchen with 1-7 people depends on the housing provider. For example, BSN single room is sharing the common area with 1 person. But for Kringsjå, Sogn or Bjølsen, you might share with more.

Studio is the room type that you will have your own room, bathroom and kitchen all by yourself.

Please note that BI housing only guarantee the single room!

Also, you can find a map below, which has main SiO student housing options, BSN and Diakonhjemmet highlighted on it. You can see how far/close they are located to BI campus, city center and etc.

• Name: Loc Nguyen
• Degree programme: MSc in Business - Major in finance
• Home country: Vietnam

Some of the common myths about internships, such as learning how to make coffee, photocopying documents or working unpaid for weeks might discourage students from applying. However, from my perspective, the internship at Nordea was the first milestone that paved the way for my career. Here are my personal tips that might help you along the way.

From the internship application and to the interview stage

Working at Nordea was my dream job for the internship period of the 2nd semester at BI's Master program. However, as an international student, I was well-aware of the difficulties in competition with other candidates. I knew I had to prepare a good application. First of all, an early application at the end of the 1st semester gave me adequate time for preparation. Thankfully, BI' s instruction during the application process also provided meaningful support.

With proper preparation, together with my achievements in various activities, (BI case study club, BI business society and International Student Association) during the bachelor and the master's degree study time, I became one of few candidates to pass the strict recruitment process of Nordea. I got into the interview stage for the internship!

How to nail the interview

In the interview stage I believe the best approach is honesty. Personalities play an important role in the recruitment process. It is one of the key points to identify you as a potential asset for the company. Therefore, in my opinion, be honest, take ownership and dare to fail.

Network is everything

Eight weeks is not a long time to thoroughly learn any sophisticated skills, or knowledge in a working environment. However, the most valuable experience of an internship is to build a network, and experience real working experience in Norway. Developing relationships and understanding a company's operations gave me an early foundation for my future on the corporate ladder.

Hard work pays off

On completing my internship, I was accepted to become a temporary employee of Nordea until my graduation in 2017. The journey as an internship turned into a job offer, which helped med afford the costs for the rest of my studying time. Working hard and being determined on my preparations for the future, resulted in a permanent job at one of the finest corporations in Norway – Nordea, immediately following graduation. In 2018 I got into the Top 100 list of Young Executives of the year 2018 in Norway.

My advice to fellow master students during an internship:

• Always ask for honest feedback from people to improve your weaknesses.
• Sometimes stop and look back at what you have done, and try to think before moving on to the next step (reflection)
• Never say no. A yes will lead you into different situations, and it is the best way to learn, and to experience what you have never had before.

Good luck, hopefully this will help you have the right attitude toward applying, interviewing, and getting the internship. It should be a solid chance for you as a student to step ahead in your career.

If you want to submit an application for admission to BI’s studies or courses, feel free to contact the Education Index team on the right.

Application deadlines

BI Norwegian Business School is a private institution and the admissions process is not handled by Samordna opptak (Norwegian Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). You can therefore apply for admission to our full-time programmes after the priority deadlines outlined below.

• March 1 for international Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business Analytics applicants
• April 15 for Norwegian Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business Analytics applicants
• March 1 for Master of Science applicants (application deadline for scholarships is March 1)

BI offers rolling admission thereafter, based on availability. The application web for BI’s Master of Science programmes closes August 1.

If you apply for admission to one of our part-time programmes, there will be continuous admissions until the respective course or programme starts.

TUITION FEES PER YEAR 

                                                          NOK EUR* USD*

Bachelor of Business Administration 86 000 8 000 9 500

Bachelor of Business Analytics         86 000 8 000 9 500

Tuition fees include lectures and ordinary examination fees. Relevant course literature for programmes are an additional cost. The Management Board of BI Norwegian Business School reserves the right to annually adjust tuition fees.

Estimated living expenses:

NOK 123 519 per year (approximately EURO 11 430/USD 13 580)*.

This sum is to cover expenses for room and board, books, supplies and personal expenses.

*Exchange rates as of November 2020. Amounts given are approximate and are subject to currency changes.

Living cost is one of the most frequently asked question from our students before coming to Norway. Therefore, we have collected some information from our current students and research to give you an idea on how it is like living in Bergen as a student.

• Grocery: One of the best way to save money is by cooking your own food. Student housing are equipped with kitchen, so students can easily make food by themselves. BI also provides microwave for students to heat up their food. One of the cheapest shops to get food is at Rema 1000 and KIWI, doing grocery shopping there can save you some money!

If you want to get cheap takeaway, we recommend you to download the app “Too good to go” That is an app where restaurants and shops sell the leftover food that they have for the day.

• Transportation: Skyss is the provider of public transportation in Bergen. A 30 day student ticket costs about 480 NOK, and you can travel within the city unlimited with bus and Bybanen. If you live close to school, then this is an expense that you can save!
• Phone: There are many companies offering different subscription options for students. You can find monthly payment or pre-paid based on your need. Telia, Telenor, Talkmore or MyCall are one of the most commonly used among students.
• Gym: Sammen provides gym with affordable price for 1200NOK per semester.
• Other: This part includes eating out, haircut, shopping, parties, going to movies and other small expenses. It can vary a lot from student to student, some might spend more money eating out, going to parties while others might do more shopping or watch movies.

Committed to supporting and promoting the most qualified academic applicants to its programmes, BI is pleased to offer several generous scholarship opportunities.

BI’s relentless focus on keeping close bonds to the business world as well as investing heavily in research has set us apart as an educational institution for future leaders. We are among the 1% of business schools with a "Triple Crown" accreditation, and our international reputation ensures your degree will be valued all over the world.

• Education focused on real business challenges
• Triple Crown-accredited school
• High quality teachers and research faculty
• Modern campus with vibrant student communities

Education focused on real business challenges

BI has a strong connection to the business world. In fact, one in four Norwegian business leaders graduated from BI. That is more than any other school in Norway. So if you are planning a career in Norway, chances are high that someone who understands your education will interview you.

It also means that we get a lot of input on how we can make our teaching more relevant. What challenges are businesses facing? What competencies are needed to succeed? Where is the job market headed?

At BI you will work with real cases and business challenges.

Triple Crown-accredited school

When you are applying for positions you will not get far without the right combination of knowledge and skills. You can be a talented applicant with all the skills required, but if your education is not accredited in the country you want to work in, you will never get the job you are applying for.

BI is the only business school in Norway with the three largest international accreditations:

• European Foundation for Management Development (EQUIS) 
• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) 
• Association of MBAs (AMBA) 

Globally, less than 1% of business schools have managed to achieve triple accreditation. Schools that achieve the three accreditations are referred to as "Triple Crown" schools.

Our ability to continually maintain and improve a high standard is a guarantee that your degree will be recognised and valued all over the world, increasing your employability.

High quality teachers and research faculty

You're going to spend a lot of time listening to teachers and lecturers, and what could be worse than uninspired faculty who do not care about their subjects? Who wants lecturers who just deliver the same lesson as the year before without updating them on what is happening around the world?

BI has one of Europe's most productive research faculties. We pride ourselves in setting the standard for how future businesses will be managed. As a student here you learn from professionals who are extremely keen to remain at the forefront of their fields and who are proud to make their mark on the subject they teach.

TRIPLE CROWN

Three accreditations are especially important for a business school with international ambitions: the European EQUIS (European Quality Improvement Systems), the American AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and the British AMBA (The Association of MBAs).

Schools that achieve all three of these accreditations are called Triple Crown Schools, and they are in a class of their own among international business schools. Less than 1 % of business schools worldwide have achieved triple accreditation. The accreditations are proof of BI's rigorous standards.

What does the accreditation mean to you?

As a student, the triple accreditation means that:

• Your degree will be recognised and valued all over the world, thus increasing your employability
• Your education holds high academic and ethical standards, and meets the demands of the labour market
• Your learning process at BI is supported by a team of high quality teachers
• Your opportunity to experience extra-curricular activities is world class

As an employer, the triple accreditation means that:

• Graduates with a degree from BI will have the knowledge and skills necessary to meet your needs
• The content of BI's academic programmes is constantly updated and developed, in alignment with the expectations of employers globally
• Our academic programmes are supported by high quality research and have an international perspective

RANKINGS

Financial Times Rankings

Over the past years BI has moved up more than 30 places in Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking. The results of the sub-rankings are summarised in a European Schools Ranking. The most important factors measured are linked to alumni´s wage levels and careers development, and customer satisfaction.

• 28 October 2019: MSc in Business top 100 in new FT ranking
• 18 November 2019: BI nr. 1 amongst the Nordic countries in FT Ranking for the 3rd consecutive year
• 9 December 2019: BI ranked as best business school in Norway
• 16 April 2020: BI withdraws from the FT MiM ranking 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Eduniversal Top Business School Worldwide

Eduniversal selects 1000 schools to its annual ranking. The candidates are selected on the basis of reputation among the other participants. The last five years BI have been among the twenty best in Europe, along with schools as London Business School, INSEAD and HEC School of Management.

The Economist – Masters in Management (MiM) Rankings

The Economist has ranked the 40 best 'Masters in Management' programmes in the world. The participating schools are ranked based on various criteria related to faculty, students, alumni and statistics from BI, which includes job offerings within three months of graduation, salary, and how students and alumni rank the school facilities and other services.