Welcome week MSc and Double degree

Welcome week MSc and Double degree

Welcome Week 2025 programme for new MSc and Double Degree students

Please note: Kindly check the online programme before Welcome Week begins, as scheduled details may be subject to last-minute changes. Also, keep an eye on the weather forecast and dress accordingly.

Friday 8 August
16:00-19:00

Grill & Greens

NHH Staff Serving Up Smiles and Sizzle. Exclusively for invited international students.

Location: Outdoors NHH campus seaside (weather permitting). If the weather is unfavorable, the event will be held in the Hall between the new wing and the main entrance

monday 11 august
12:30-14.30

matriculation ceremony*

Welcome to NHH and the traditional matriculation ceremony.

Dress code is formal attire. Formal attire can be a suit, dress, skirt, pantsuit, or something else you feel well-dressed and elegant in.

Location: The Aula, NHH. Use Entrance C.

Note: It is vital that you arrive on time due to seating arrangements!

14:30-15:30

Discovering NHHS

by the Student Association of the Norwegian School of Economics (NHHS)

Location: Aud Max

15:30-16:00

Division into fadder groups

by the Student Association of the Norwegian School of Economics (NHHS)

Location: Hall between the new wing and the main entrance

From around 18:00 onwards

Evening celebrations

Location: See the NHHS website for details

Tuesday 12 august
11:00-12:00

international student welcome: practical info & meet globus

Practical information and Q&A. This session is meant for for international students.

by Sunniva Lofthus Sandø, adviser

Section for admissions and international student representatives.

Location: Aud A

12:00-13:00

Lunch

Location: The Mirror Hall

13:00-14:00

Outdoor life & sports in Norway

by Torjus Nøstdal, Youth Activity Consultant

from DNT - the Norwegian Mountain Trekking Association + Q&A

Location: Aud Max

14:00-15:30

Beyond the Fjords: Unravelling Norwegian Culture

by By Kari Johanne Oma, Lecturer with expertise in Norwegian language, communication, culture and society, and 
Stig Tenold, Professor of Economic History

Location: Aud Max

12:00-15:00

BOOTHS WITH INFORMATION FROM:

Location: Hall between the new wing and the main entrance

From around 18:00 onwards

Evening celebrations

See the NHHS website for details

Wednesday 13 august
10:30-12:00

starting the master: Programme Leader's info and Q&A

Presented by the academic directors of the Master in Economics and Business Administration (MScBA) and Master in Accounting & Auditing (MRR):

- to-be-announced academic head of the master programmes, and by the
- to-be-announced programme director MRR

Practical information, including presentations of all MScBA specialisations, and (international) opportunities for master students + Q&A

Location: Aud Max

12.00-13.30

Lunch and Master Specialisations fair

Lunch with insights! Explore and ask at the info stands:

Location: Hall between the new wing and the main entrance

13:00-14:00

how nhh is governed: Values and what we expect from you

Meet the NHH leadership and Q&A.

by Helge Thorbjørnsen, Rector
Katrine V. Løken, Vice Rector for Research
Steffen Juranek, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs

Location: Aud Max.

14:15-16:15

Info session for Double Degree students + Meet & Greet

By invitation only!

by Hilde Rusten, adviser

Section for International Relations

Location: Aud. M

From around 18:00 onwards

Evening celebrations

See the NHHS website for details

Thursday 14 august
12:00-13:00

An inspiring lecture

by Siv E. Rosendahl Skard, Professor

Location: Aud A

13:00-14:00

unlocking your potential: International Programmes and Career Guidance at NHH

by Merete Wiik Ånes, adviser
Alexandra Blumenstein, senior executive officer
Linda Petrine Rutledal, senior adviser

Section for International Relations & Section for Educational Quality

This session will cover the following subjects:

Location: Aud A

From around 18:00 onwards

evening celebrations

See the NHHS website for programme

Friday 15 august
12:00-15:00

sports- and activities day

by the Student Association of the Norwegian School of Economics (NHHS)

Location: Stemmemyren sports field, across from the NHH campus.

18:00-22:00

Hallaien concert

Location: Koengen, Bergen

See the Study Bergen website for details

saturday 16 august
From around 13:00 onwards

NHHS programme

See the NHHS website for details

Sunday 17 august 
13:00-17:00

Alternative bus guiding through Bergen

See the NHHS website for details

All new fulltime students are expected to participate in the welcome week, where you will receive important and useful information.

*If you should be prevented from attending the matriculation ceremony, please send an email to opptak@nhh.no so we may register your absence.

Daily IT Services Booth

Hours: 10:00 - 14:00

Location: Service Centre

Services offered:

 

  • NHH user account
  • Wi-Fi
  • Studentweb
  • Student-ID app
  • Key-chip
  • Webmail