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• Norway
• BaWiSo-23
• Undergraduate
• SoSe 2026
• Time spent at the partner university: 5 months
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1. Preparation

I recommend preparing your exchange early, especially regarding accommodation. Apply for student housing through the university as soon as possible (first come first serve), as housing in Oslo can be expensive. Also, check the courses offered at BI in advance and clarify which courses can be recognized by your home university. Check ID/passport, health insurance and other required documents. Check the semester dates, orientation week and when you can move into your accommodation.

2. Accommodation

My experience with student accommodation was very positive. You can apply for housing through BI, and as an exchange student, you have a good chance of getting a place. There are several student residences, which are generally allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. I stayed at BSN Student Housing and was very satisfied. It is within walking distance of BI, with many shops nearby, and the area is very safe and pleasant. The city centre is around 20 minutes away by public transport and is very easy to reach. I had my own room and shared a bathroom and kitchen with one other exchange student. Since many exchange students live there, it is also very easy to meet people and make friends quickly.

3. Academic life at host university

The BI campus consists mainly of one large building, but it is easy to find your way around. There are many study areas and places to sit, making it a good environment for studying independently. In my experience, the quality of the lectures was rather mixed. I often felt that attending the lectures did not add much value, so a large part of the learning was based on self-study. There was also no mandatory attendance in all courses at BI. I took International Economics (which I could transfer as Macroeconomics at WU), Project Management, Port Management, and Marketing Management and Strategy. I would not particularly recommend any of these courses, as they required a lot of self-study and were all graded based on a 100% final exam. Therefore, I would recommend choosing courses with several assessments throughout the semester, so that the final grade does not depend entirely on one exam.

5. Every day life in the host country

Everyday life in Oslo was very enjoyable. Public transport is excellent, with buses, trams and metro connections throughout the city. A student monthly ticket costs around €45. Oslo also feels very safe, even when walking around the city at night. Especially during the first weeks, there are many events for exchange students, which makes it very easy to meet new people and make friends. BI also offers a wide range of sports activities and its own gym, providing many opportunities to stay active during the semester.

6. Testimonial

really enjoyed my exchange semester in Oslo, and it was an amazing experience. What made my time especially memorable were the people I met and the friendships I made. One of my highlights was a trip to Tromsø, where we were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights. Overall, I would definitely recommend an exchange semester in Norway.