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 13 August 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 Tania-Adelina Bulz and she has written a welcome letter just for you!
There is a Facebook group just for you, make sure you check it out! The buddy groups will be listed here and on Facebook shortly.
Changes may occur to the program below, and we will update it shortly with information about where to meet up for the different activities.
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.
Friday 10 August
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When |
What |
Where |
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10:00-16:00 |
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 13 August
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When |
What |
Where |
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12:00-13:00 |
Orientation Meeting MN students Welcome to Norway! Here you will receive information about the University, life in Oslo and the upcoming buddy week.
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Vilhelm Bjerknes' hus, Aud.1 |
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13:00-14:00 |
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!
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14:00-15:00 |
Departure for the Welcome Ceremony
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Vilhelm Bjerknes' hus |
| 15:00 | Welcome Ceremony | Universitetsplassen |
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16:00-19:00 |
Snacking at Ekebergparken Meeting point: 16:00 at Universitetshagen downtown |
Ekeberg |
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19:00 |
Chateau Neuf - Welcome party for UiO Meeting point: Chateau Neuf entrance |
Chateau Neuf |
Tuesday 14 August
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When |
What |
Where |
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10:00-14:00 |
Here you will receive lots of practical information about studying in Oslo and UiO. Meeting point: 09:45 at Chateau Neuf entrance |
Chateau Neuf |
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14:00-16:00 |
Grilling at the Department of Informatics Meeting point: 14:15 by the pond outside Informatics building |
Ole Johan Dahls hus (outside) |
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16:00-18:00 |
City tour Meeting point: 16:30 Oslo S by the tiger statue |
Oslo downtown |
| 18:00-20:00 |
Speed-friending at Frognerparken Meeting point: 18:30 Main entrance Frognerparken (Kirkeveien) |
Frognerparken |
| 20:00-22:00 | Tap your own beer at RF basement | Vilhelm Bjerknes’ hus, RF Basement |
Wednesday 15 August
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When |
What |
Where |
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10:00-12:00 |
Police Registration Help for non-EU students Meeting point: 09:45 Entrance |
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12:00-18:00 |
"Fotorebus" at Blindern Campus Meeting point: 12:15, entrance of Vilhelm Bjerknes' house |
Blindern Campus |
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18:00-00:00 |
Gaffateipfesten at Escape Meeting point: 17:30 entrance of Vilhelm Bjerknes' house |
Ole Johan Dahls hus, Escape
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Thursday 16 August
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When |
What |
Where |
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11:00-12:00 |
Breakfast at RF basement |
Vilhelm Bjerknes’ hus, RF Basement |
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12:00-15:00 |
Meeting point: Entrance to Vilhelm Bjerknes' house from 13:00 |
Outside the Department of Chemistry
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16:00 |
Hike to Vettakollen Meeting point: Entrance to Vilhelm Bjerknes' house 16:00
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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 Basement |
Friday 17 August
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When |
What |
Where |
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10:00-18:00 |
Boat trip to Oslo's islands Meeting point: in front the Nobel Peace Center (Aker Brygge near the City Hall) 10:00 TRY NOT TO BE LATE |
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| 18:00-00:00 |
Semesterstart party at RF basement Meeting point: Outside Vilhelm Bjerknes' house entrance at 18:30 |
Vilhelm Bjerknes’ hus, RF Basement |