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Bodø University College
Bodø, Norway
(pop. 45,000)
Student Enrollment: 5,000
Language of instruction: Norwegian
www.hibo.no
Course information
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate, Graduate
Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is Fair.
Courses
Northern Studies (Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies and a one year program in Northern Studies taught in English)
Aquaculture, Bioscience and Ecology (three semester packages available)
Professional Studies (Education and Culture, Nursing and Health)
Several undergraduate courses available in English.
Business (some undergraduate courses available in English)
Social sciences ( Scandinavian and Norwegian politics)
Full-time, semester-long programs taught in English (30ECTS):
• Northern Scandinavian Politics and Society (fall)
• Adventure Knowledge (fall)
• Business in the High North (fall)
• Bioscience (fall) – junior level required
• Modern Aquaculture (spring)
• Norwegian Politics and Society (spring)
• Bioscience (fall)
• Ecology and Northern life (spring)
Link to English course catalogue.
Courses taught in English
Fall semester or full year programs in Norwegian Politics and Society, Norwegian Language, Northern Scandinavian Politics and Society, and Circumpolar Studies. Please note that 100 level courses are open to sophomore level students; 200 level courses require at least junior level status.
Courses for Graduate (Masters) Level
For graduate level coursework, exchange students need to have completed a B.A. or B.S. degree. The following Master's programs are taught in English:
Master of Science in Energy Management
Master of Science in Business
Master of Aquaculture
Master of Science in Space Information Management
Hints for Researching Courses
http://www.hibo.no/courses
Academic Notes
Full-time, semester long internships can be arranged for academic credit in Marine Biology and Agriculture, as well as in the International Office.
Special Academic Conditions
All Departments and Schools are open to exchange students and will tailor programs to students' needs if they are particularly interested in some programs not taught in English.
Language Notes
Norwegian is the language of instruction but some courses are taught in English in all departments. Language requirements are 500 TOEFL or 5 IELTS, if the student is not a native speaker of English.
A beginning-level Norwegian language course is offered every semester for 10 ECTS.
Program Dates
Semester 1: mid-August to mid-December. Semester 2: early January to mid-June.
Housing and Meals
Exchange students will live in one of four different housing facilities near the university campus. Students will have their own room but will share a kitchen, bathroom and a common area with other students. A meal stipend will be provided to cover groceries for cooking. There is a cafeteria on campus, however, most students cook at home together with others to save money.
Student Activities
Bodø is located on the North Sea with mountains just behind and a nearby glacier. You will have the opportunity to participate in all kinds of outdoor activities. The area just outside the city is excellent for hiking, biking, mountain-climbing, canoeing and even swimming on a warm summer day. During the winter months students can cross-country ski, play ice hockey, ice skate, ice fish, and admire the Northern lights. Downhill skiing, telemark and snowboarding are popular as well.
Fishing is possible in lakes and rivers near the university campus. The strongest maelstrom (tidal current) in the world, Saltstraumen, is famous for coalfish and cod fishing. For those interested in marine life, the stream is also an exceptional place for scuba diving.
Students are welcome to join various national and international student union on campus. There are many volunteer opportunities at the student activity house.
Profile
Bodø University College is continually investing in its facilities to ensure that students as well as teachers and researchers are able to gain the most from their years in education. Students study a diverse range of subjects and acquire knowledge and skills in an exciting and dynamic environment. Our research and study programs are carefully designed to satisfy the needs of professions, industries and communities in Norway and abroad.
In recent years, the international environment has grown at Bodø University College (HBO). Approximately 250 international students from all over the world are enrolled at the institution. The portfolio of international study opportunities includes degree programs, exchange programs and courses, practical training and the summer university course "Managing Diversity".
The campus is located 10 km east of the city center.
Location
Bodø lies just north of the Arctic Circle and is located among breathtaking mountains and fjords. The Midnight Sun in the summer and the spectacular Aurora Borealis, or Northern lights, continually dazzle local residents and international students alike. Since Bodø is so far north, it can be cold, but not unbearably. The climate is surprisingly mild thanks to the Gulf Stream continuously bringing warm, moist air from the Caribbean. In summer, temperatures can be quite warm, and in winter, temperatures typically hang just above or below the freezing point. Residents of Bodø enjoy four distinct seasons and a full scope of outdoor recreation activities.
With its approximately 45,000 inhabitants, Bodø is the largest city in Nordland County. It is also the county capital and an important communication center. The airport, railway station and harbor are located here. Bodø is an important trading and business center with armed forces, the municipal and county administration, a hospital and many schools located here.
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