Welcome week BEDS
Welcome Week 2026 programme for new students in the Bachelor of Business, Economics, and Data Science.
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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 7 August - international welcome event | |
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| 16:00-16:45 |
Welcome & A taste of norwegian cultureby Steffen Juranek, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs and Kari Johanne Oma, Lecturer with expertise in Norwegian language, communication, culture and society Location: Aud Max |
| 16:45-19:00 |
meet, eat & connectNHH 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 Mirror Hall |
| Monday 10 August - matriculation day | |
| 09:30-11:30 |
Matriculation ceremony*Welcome to NHH and the traditional matriculation ceremony. Location: The Aula. Use Entrance C. Note: It is vital that you arrive on time due to seating arrangements! |
| 11:30-12:30 |
LunchLocation: Student canteen |
| 12:30-13:30 |
Discovering NHHSby the Student Association of the Norwegian School of Economics (NHHS) Location: Aud Max |
| 13:30-14:30 |
Division into fadder groupsby the Student Association of the Norwegian School of Economics (NHHS) |
| 12:00-15:00 |
Optional Drop-In: Student Well-Being (Study Guidance & Counselling)by the student counsellors Location: Counsellors office |
| 10:00-14:00 |
Optional Drop-In: career counsellorsby the career counsellors Location: Service Centre |
| 09:00-15:00 |
IT-supportLocation: Service Centre |
| From around 18:00 onwards |
Evening celebrationsLocation: See the NHHS website for details |
| Tuesday 11 August - bachelor orientation day & fair | |
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11:00-12:00 |
international BEDS student welcome: practical info & meet globusPractical information and Q&A. Note: for international students by Sunniva Lofthus Sandø, adviser Section for admissions and international student representatives. and by Globus, the student organisation at NHH that aims to support the integration of international students into student life in Norway. Location: Aud B |
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12:00-14:00 |
beds insights: your journey starts here!Practical information and Q&A. by Jørgen Haug - Associate Professor, the academic head of BEDS. Location: Aud B |
| 14:00-15:00 |
Outdoor life & sports in Norwayby Torjus Nøstdal, Youth Activity Consultant from DNT - the Norwegian Mountain Trekking Association + Q&A Location: Aud Max |
| 15:00-16:00 |
understanding norwaya crash course about Norwegian history, economics, politics and society by Stig Tenold, Professor of Economic History Location: Aud Max |
| 13:00-15:00 |
fair - BOOTHS WITH INFORMATION FROM:
Location: the Mirror Hall |
| Timeslot pending |
optional: campus touradvance sign-up required - more information will follow |
| 12:00-15:00 |
Optional Drop-In: Student Well-Being (Study Guidance & Counselling)by the student counsellors Location: Counsellors office |
| 10:00-14:00 |
Optional Drop-In: career counsellorsby the career counsellors Location: Service Centre |
| 09:00-15:00 |
IT-supportLocation: Service Centre |
| From around 18:00 onwards |
Evening celebrations |
| Wednesday 12 August - orientation day | |
| Timeslot pending |
optional: campus touradvance sign-up required - more information will follow |
| 12:00-15:00 |
Optional Drop-In: Student Well-Being (Study Guidance & Counselling)by the student counsellors Location: Counsellors office |
| 10:00-14:00 |
Optional Drop-In: career counsellorsby the career counsellors Location: Service Centre |
| 09:00-15:00 |
IT-supportLocation: Service Centre |
| From around 18:00 onwards |
Evening celebrations |
| Thursday 13 August - bachelor case day | |
| 10:00-16:00 |
beds ai challengeby Bram Timmermans, Professor Entrepreneurship and Innovation Location: Aud S Note: Mandatory session – attendance required. Please ensure you bring a laptop, pen and paper to this session. A tablet is not sufficient. |
| 12:00-15:00 |
Optional Drop-In: Student Well-Being (Study Guidance & Counselling)by the student counsellors Location: Counsellors office |
| 10:00-14:00 |
Optional Drop-In: career counsellorsby the career counsellors Location: Service Centre |
| 09:00-15:00 |
IT-supportLocation: Service Centre |
| From around 18:00 onwards |
Evening celebrations |
| Friday 14 August - get active day | |
| 12:00-15:00 |
Sports- and activities dayby the Student Association of the Norwegian School of Economics (NHHS) Location: Stemmemyren sports field, across from the NHH campus. |
| 12:00-15:00 |
Optional Drop-In: Student Well-Being (Study Guidance & Counselling)by the student counsellors Location: Counsellors office |
| 10:00-14:00 |
Optional Drop-In: career counsellorsby the career counsellors Location: Service Centre |
| 09:00-15:00 |
IT-supportLocation: Service Centre |
| 18:00-22:00 |
Hallaien concertLocation: Koengen, Bergen Kick off the semester in style at Hallaien!, an exclusive concert for students at one of Bergen’s most iconic venues – Koengen. Expect high-energy performances from top artists, an incredible atmosphere, and a night to remember with fellow students from across Bergen. |
| Saturday 15 August | |
| From around 13:00 onwards |
NHHS programme |
| Sunday 16 August | |
| 13:00-17:00 |
Alternative guided bus tour through town |
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.
Lunch arrangements: Unless otherwise indicated, please bring your own lunch or purchase one at the student canteen.
Session access: Sessions are open on a first-come, first-served basis.
Daily IT Services Booth
Hours: 10:00 - 14:00
Location: Service Centre
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NHH user account
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Wi-Fi
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Studentweb
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Student-ID app
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Key-chip
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Webmail