Welcome week incoming exchange and CEMS students

Welcome Week 2026 programme for incoming exchange and CEMS 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 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 - introduction day
10:00-11:30	welcome to Nhh by Norunn Johanne Økland, higher executive officer Section for International Relations Location: Aud Max
11:30-12:30	Discovering NHHS by the Student Association of the Norwegian School of Economics (NHHS) Location: Aud Max
12:30-13:30	Division into fadder groups and lunch bag Location ticket distribution: Hall between the new wing and the main entrance. by the Student Association of the Norwegian School of Economics (NHHS) Location lunch: 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 See the NHHS website for details
Tuesday 11 august - orientation day & fair
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: DNT - the Norwegian Mountain Trekking Association Fire brigade Police Sammen - the Student Welfare Organisation of Vestland Skatteetaten - the Norwegian Tax Administration Student Chaplain Student Counselling Career Counselling Student Ombudsman SUA - Service Centre for Foreign workers UDI - The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration 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
12.30-13:30	Drop-in booth Information from the Section of International Relations, including the Career Centre. Location: Service Centre area
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 - orientation day
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