Start of studies for exchange students

Welcome to all our new international exchange students! We?recommend that you take part in?the activities?during the?start of studies.

This?is a week of events to help new students settle in, get to know Oslo and UiO, meet people and have fun!

You will receive an email from your faculty with necessary information before the semester starts.

Read all about your start of studies week

See the programme and important deadlines. Use the possibility to get to know other exchange students. Check your faculty:

If your faculty is not listed above, you can contact your faculty directly for more information about start of studies.

Buddy system – how it works

As a new exchange student, you are automatically signed up for a buddy group.?

Most events and activities during the semester start will be organised by the buddy leader at your faculty. With your buddy group you will make friends, get the opportunity to take part in several enjoyable events, and get to know your faculty and the campus.

You will receive more information from your faculty about activities during the semester start.

Contact your buddy leader

For questions about the buddy programme, contact the buddy leader at your faculty

For other?inquiries about the buddy system, contact the buddy leader coordinators Hansine Gregersen and Ella Dysvik Kvalvaag

Published Dec. 11, 2017 10:22 AM - Last modified Dec. 2, 2025 9:19 AM