Erasmus guide Norwegian School of Economics
Courses, housing, visa, campus life and exchange basics for studying at Norwegian School of Economics in Bergen, Norway.
Study abroad at Norwegian School of Economics (NHH): overview
Study abroad at Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) means choosing a specialised business school in Sandviken, Bergen, with a compact 3,700-student campus, strong international networks and a very structured exchange calendar. In practice, the useful context is enrollment: Approx. 3,700 students; international mix: 15% international students; partnerships with 200 universities and business schools in more than 50 countries; academically it fits best around Economics, Finance, Strategy and management, Business analytics. The part to check without romanticising it: the fit is narrower: excellent for business or economics students, weaker if you need broad electives.
Enrollment
Approx. 3,700 students
International Mix
15% international students; partnerships with 200 universities and business schools in more than 50 countries
Why students choose it
Best fit: students who want Economics, Finance, Strategy and management, Business analytics in Bergen, with a course list that genuinely matches their home degree. Do not choose it on reputation alone; watch this trade-off: the fit is narrower: excellent for business or economics students, weaker if you need broad electives.
Language of instruction: Norwegian, English (exchange and international business courses)
Exchange & application at Norwegian School of Economics (NHH)
Exchange at NHH is highly calendar-driven. For autumn 2026, the system opens 1 March, nomination is due 15 April and the application deadline is 1 May; for spring 2027, nomination closes 1 October and the application deadline is 15 October.
✅Requirements
Your home coordinator nominates you in NHH's system. You complete the online application by the deadline, prepare a course plan and use Studentweb after admission to register courses.
📨Nomination Process
The nomination/application system opens 1 March for autumn 2026 and by 7 September for spring 2027. NHH recommends waiting until course lists and schedules are updated before requesting learning-agreement signatures.
🧭Orientation Week
Recommended arrival: Arrive before Welcome Week and before your Sammen tenancy date creates pressure. Autumn 2026 Welcome Week begins by 7 August; spring students should plan around the January teaching start.
Welcome Week and Studentweb registration are the practical anchors. NHH says exchange students do not pay the semester fee but still register in Studentweb.
Events hub: https://www.nhh.no/en/for-students/international-opportunities/exchange/incoming-exchange/
🗓️Deadlines by intake
| Intake | Nomination deadline | Application deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 1st semester | April 15 | May 1 |
| 2nd semester | October 1 | October 15 |
Arrival Checklist
- Apply for Sammen housing by 15 May / 1 November after nomination instructions arrive.
- Wait until course lists are updated before finalising the learning agreement.
- Register in Studentweb and sign up for courses by 1 September / 1 February.
- Check whether your courses have compulsory activities in August or January before booking late arrival.
Academics & courses at Norwegian School of Economics (NHH)
Academics at NHH revolve around business, economics and management courses, with ECTS credits and Norwegian A-F grading. The key practical move is to wait until updated course lists, schedules and exam dates are published before finalising your learning agreement.
📝Course Registration
NHH exchange students register courses in Studentweb after admission. For autumn, regular course registration runs late June to 1 September; for spring, late December to 1 February. Restricted-access courses can have shorter windows.
🎓Credit System
ECTS. A normal full-time semester is 30 ECTS, and learning agreements should use NHH course codes and names from the current course list.
💯Grading System
NHH uses the Norwegian A-F scale and pass/fail where relevant; exam dates and assessment formats are course-specific.
✍️Exam Culture
Business courses can mix cases, group work, written exams and presentations. The practical risk is schedule overlap, so check exam dates once they are published before locking the final course mix.
Tuition & fees at Norwegian School of Economics (NHH)
Exchange students at NHH do not pay NHH tuition and are exempt from the semester fee, but Bergen still needs a serious monthly budget. Housing through Sammen is the main cost stabiliser, especially because private rentals around Sandviken and the centre can be tight.
| Student Type | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| EXCHANGE | NOK 0 tuition and no semester fee | NHH states that exchange students are exempt from the semester fee but have the same rights as other students; partner-exchange tuition is not charged by NHH. |
| Full degree - EU/EEA/Swiss student | NOK 0 tuition | NHH's exemption guidance lists EU/EEA/Swiss citizens among student groups exempt from tuition fees. |
| Full degree - non-EU/EEA student | Programme-specific if no exemption applies | Full-degree applicants outside exemption categories must verify the current NHH programme fee directly with admissions; this is separate from exchange, which… |
NOK 0 tuition and no semester fee
NHH states that exchange students are exempt from the semester fee but have the same rights as other students; partner-exchange tuition is not charged by NHH.
NOK 0 tuition
NHH's exemption guidance lists EU/EEA/Swiss citizens among student groups exempt from tuition fees.
Programme-specific if no exemption applies
Full-degree applicants outside exemption categories must verify the current NHH programme fee directly with admissions; this is separate from exchange, which…
Fees change annually — verify current rates on the official exchange office page
Student housing at Norwegian School of Economics (NHH)
Housing is one of NHH's strongest exchange advantages: eligible exchange students are guaranteed Sammen housing under conditions, and Hatleberg is literally across the road from campus. Apply in the right window and check your email often, because offers need quick acceptance.
Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) offers official housing
Sammen housing through NHH, with Hatleberg closest to campus and guarantee conditions for exchange students.
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Find housing in Bergen
Official contacts, student residences, private platforms, tips & red flags.
Insurance & campus support at Norwegian School of Economics (NHH)
NHH support is practical and direct: incoming exchange guidance, learning-agreement rules, Studentweb registration, Sammen housing instructions and Welcome Week. The small size means it is worth using official channels early rather than improvising later.
🛡️Mandatory Insurance
Yes
🇪🇺EHIC Accepted
Yes
🏥Campus Clinic
Sammen health services in Bergen.
🧠Mental Health
Sammen provides counselling and student welfare services.
European Health Insurance Card (EU/EEA students)
Private insurance for non-EU/EEA students before Norwegian rights are clarified
Campus services
NHH incoming exchange office
Nomination, exchange application, learning-agreement guidance, Studentweb registration and arrival instructions.
Sammen housing
Guaranteed student housing route for eligible exchange students, including Hatleberg and Oyjordsveien options near NHH.
NHH international networks
Exchange partnerships with 200 universities and business schools in more than 50 countries.
Student life at Norwegian School of Economics (NHH)
Student life at NHH is compact and association-driven. Because the school has about 3,700 students, the fastest way in is not waiting around campus; it is joining Welcome Week, a student group and Bergen-wide international events from the first fortnight.
Student Clubs
- NHH student associations and business clubs
- NHH-Symposiet and student-led events
- Bergen international student communities
Buddy Program
NHH Welcome Week and incoming exchange orientation
Sports & Recreation
- Sammen training centres and Bergen hiking routes near Sandviken
Public Groups & Communities
NHH international student channels
Your First 2 Weeks
- Attend Welcome Week before lectures begin.
- Confirm Sammen housing keys and contract dates immediately.
- Register in Studentweb and check Canvas access the next day.
- Join one NHH student association early; the school is small enough that repeated events matter.
Key exchange dates at Norwegian School of Economics (NHH)
For autumn exchange, remember 15 April nomination, 1 May application, 15 May housing, and 1 September course registration. For spring, the parallel dates are 1 October nomination, 15 October application, 1 November housing and 1 February registration.
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Autumn 2026 exchange application
March 1-May 1
System opens 1 March; nomination by 15 April; application by 1 May.
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Sammen housing for autumn
April 1-May 15
Housing application window for autumn exchange.
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Course registration
Late June-1 September / late December-1 February
Course registration happens in Studentweb after admission.