Welcome week BEDS

Welcome week BEDS

Welcome Week 2026 programme for new students in the Bachelor of Business, Economics, and Data Science.

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
16:00-16:45

Welcome & A taste of norwegian culture

by 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 & connect

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 Mirror Hall

Monday 10 August - matriculation day
09:30-11:30 

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. Use Entrance C.

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

11:30-12:30

Lunch

Location: Student canteen

12:30-13:30

Discovering NHHS

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

Location: Aud Max

13:30-14:30 

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.

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 counsellors

by the career counsellors

Location: Service Centre

09:00-15:00

IT-support

Location: Service Centre

From around 18:00 onwards

Evening celebrations

Location: See the NHHS website for details

Tuesday 11 August - bachelor orientation day & fair

11:00-12:00

international BEDS student welcome: practical info & meet globus

Practical 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

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 Norway

by Torjus Nøstdal, Youth Activity Consultant

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

Location: Aud Max

15:00-16:00

understanding norway

a 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 tour

advance 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 counsellors

by the career counsellors

Location: Service Centre

09:00-15:00

IT-support

Location: Service Centre

From around 18:00 onwards

Evening celebrations

See the NHHS website for details

Wednesday 12 August - orientation day
Timeslot pending

optional: campus tour

advance 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 counsellors

by the career counsellors

Location: Service Centre

09:00-15:00

IT-support

Location: Service Centre

From around 18:00 onwards

Evening celebrations

See the NHHS website for details

Thursday 13 August - bachelor case day
10:00-16:00

beds ai challenge

by 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 counsellors

by the career counsellors

Location: Service Centre

09:00-15:00

IT-support

Location: Service Centre

From around 18:00 onwards

Evening celebrations

See the NHHS website for details.

Friday 14 August - get active day
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.

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 counsellors

by the career counsellors

Location: Service Centre

09:00-15:00

IT-support

Location: Service Centre

18:00-22:00

Hallaien concert

Location: 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.

For tickets and to stay updated use @studybergen on Instagram/TikTok.

See the Study Bergen website for details

Saturday 15 August
From around 13:00 onwards

NHHS programme

See the NHHS website for details.

Sunday 16 August
13:00-17:00

Alternative guided bus tour through town

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.

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

Services offered:

 

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