The MN Faculty welcomes new exchange students
We hope your stay in Norway and at the University of Oslo will be a fun, meaningful and important learning experience.
The buddy system starts Monday 8 January 2018. You will be placed in a buddy group with other new exchange students. The buddies are both Norwegian and international students at our Faculty.
The buddy program student coordinator is Hanne Ødegaard Notø and Odd-Tørres Lunde. They have written a welcome letter just for you!
You will soon be assigned to a buddy group and there is a Facebook group just for you, make sure you check it out! The buddy groups can be found here and on Facebook.
You will meet your buddy and buddy group at the information meeting on Monday (see schedule below) in the Vilhelm Bjerknes' building (on the ground floor of the Science Library).
The buddy groups will follow the program of events by the University as well as the activities each group decide that they want to do, the general programme can be found on the Events pages.
There is a registration help session for the Norwegian classes on 10 January between 9 and 12 noon.
First week schedule
The timetable shows the activities organised for all exchange students at UiO, and local events at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Changes in the program may occur.
Friday 5 January
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When |
What |
Where |
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10:00-15:00 |
Student from UiO are welcoming new international students both at Gardermoen International Airport and Oslo Central Station |
Oslo Central Station & Oslo Airport |
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18:30 |
Just arrived in Oslo? We wish to welcome you to the University of Oslo and have a fun start to your adventure in Norway. |
Ole Johan Dahls hus, Escape |
Monday 8 January
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When |
What |
Where |
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12:00-13:00 |
Welcome to Norway! Here you will receive information about the University, life in Oslo and the upcoming buddy week. |
Vilhelm Bjerknes' hus, Aud.1 |
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13:00-14:30 |
Meet Your Buddy Group You will be assigned to your buddy groups in the Orientation meeting. We will have some fun activities so you get to know each other! |
Vilhelm Bjerknes' hus, Aud.1 |
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14:30-16:30 |
This is a presentation about Norwegian people and their strange customs. Some traditional Norwegian food will be served. |
Georg Sverdrups hus, Aud. 1 |
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16:30 |
Free Pizza Pizza will be served at Escape. There can be gluten free, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Contact Hanne or Odd-Tørres if you have any allergies or dietary needs. |
Ole Johan Dahls hus, Escape |
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17:30 |
Hurtigstevnemøte and Other Activities We have organized some interesting activities to get you out of your comfort zone, while getting to know the other international students. |
Ole Johan Dahls hus, Escape |
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19:00-23:00 |
Board Game Evening This will be a relaxed get together with the option to play board games. |
Ole Johan Dahls hus, Escape |
Tuesday 9 January
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When |
What |
Where |
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10:00-12:00 |
Here you will receive lots of practical information about studying in Oslo and UiO. |
Georg Sverdrups hus, Aud. 1 |
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12:00-17:00 |
Ice Skating and Activities at Tøyen There is free skate rental at the ice rink. Hot chocolate and buns will be served there as well. In addition, there is free entrance to the Munch Museum and the Natural History Museum from 12-16! |
Rudolf Nilsens plass, Tøyen |
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19:00-23:00 |
Kranførerkurs and Relaxation by the Fireplace Tap your own beer and hang out at RF-kjelleren! We will make a “fireplace” and just mingle. |
Vilhelm Bjerknes’ hus, RF-kjelleren (Basement) |
Wednesday 10 January
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When |
What |
Where |
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TBA |
This is a police registration for non-EU citizens. Bring your passport and your decision letter from UDI or printout of UDI e-mail confirming that your application has been processed. |
TBA |
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10:00-12:00 |
Norwegian Course Registration Help The deadline for signing up for Norwegian courses is Thursday January 11. Here you will receive help to register for the courses, and staff from the Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian studies will be present to assist you and answer your questions about Norwegian language courses. |
Sophus Bugges hus, PC room |
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15:00-19:30 |
We will meet by the entrance of Vilhelm Bjerknes’ hus at 15:00 and tour the cafés on campus together. Most of the campus cafés will be open, and this will be a great opportunity to see different places to meet friends or just relax. |
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20:00-23:00 |
This quiz will be hosted by Universitas, Norway’s biggest student newspaper. |
Ole Johan Dahls hus, Escape |
Thursday 11 January
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When |
What |
Where |
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13:00-16:00 |
This is a guided bus tour which visits different tourist attractions in Oslo. At each attraction you will have the opportunity to go out of the bus and explore the sight. |
Meetup outside of Knutepunktet – International student Reception |
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16:00-17:00 |
Free Pizza Pizza will be served at RF-kjelleren. There can be gluten free, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Contact Hanne or Odd-Tørres if you have any allergies or dietary needs. |
Vilhelm Bjerknes’ hus, RF-kjelleren (Basement) |
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17:00 |
Movie Night There will be a movie screening in RF-kjelleren. |
Vilhelm Bjerknes’ hus, RF-kjelleren (Basement) |
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19:00-23:00 |
Board Game Evening This will be a relaxed get together with the option to play board games. |
Vilhelm Bjerknes’ hus, RF-kjelleren (Basement) |
Friday 12 January
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When |
What |
Where |
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10:30-17:00 |
Cross Country Skiing and Bonfire We will go on a trip in the Sognsvann area, also known as the middle of Oslo. There will be free cross country ski rental and we will build a bonfire where it will be possible to keep warm and grill hotdogs. Meet in front of Vilhelm Bjerknes’ hus at 10:00, or alternatively meet at Sognsvann T-bane station at 10:30. You will get your skis upon arrival at Sognsvann. This is fit for both experienced and inexperienced skiers. |