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A RICHLEARNINGEXPERIENCE

BUCSchool of business and social sciences

Explore Norway as an educational destination!

WELCOMETONORWAY!

Norway is Europe’s great parkland; a dramatic mix of mountains, seas, forests and fjords. While the country has tidy cities, historic buildings and distinctive artists, nature is clearly its prime attraction.

A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

The country has astonishing variety: The serene rural landscapes around Oslo are nothing like the deep fjords along the western coast, and the countryside along the zigzagging roads to Bergen could not be more unlike the stark, barren land around Alta or the sunny coves of the south coast.

Friendly, down-to-earth people, unique scenery, summer nights bright as day and delightful snowy winters make Norway a very special country. In summer, there are plenty of attractions and activities to keep you busy - the unspoilt open country of the Sámi people in the north and fjords, salmon fishing and festivals in the south. In winter, all kinds of winter sports may be enjoyed throughout the country. Norwegians are outdoor people and enjoy activities in con-junction with wildlife and nature and encourage all visitors to do the same.

Oslo is approximately 35 – 1.15 minutes drive from all the three campuses in Buskerud. Explore the city of Oslo with the Viking ships, Holmenkollen ski jump, KonTiki/Ra, Bygdøy Folk Museum, Vigeland Park, the Royal Palace, Nobel Peace Prize centre, the Opera house – or the nightlife with lots of excellent bars, discos and concert stages.You can see more of Norway at: www.visitnorway.com

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I can honestly say that choosing to study in Norway was the best decision that I have ever made in my life. The nature, landscape and the surroundings are so incredibly beautiful and this is something that I would never had experienced in my country.

Maria from Odense Denmark

Norwegians cut their cheese into slices with a “ostehøvel”.

Norwegians drink the most coffee in the

world.

Norwegians celebrate their

graduation before they´ve graduated.

A SLICE OF NORWAY.

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Photo by: Håkon Kulblik

BUSKERUD UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE

Business administration Law and managementTourism and entrepreneurshipStrategic managementInformation systemsDesign studies and visual communicationPolitical science and Human rightsHealth sciences: Nursing and radiographyEngineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Compu-ter and Systems EngineeringOptometry and visual sciencesTeacher training

Visual communication (30 ECTS)Tourism and management studies (60 ECTS)Business studies (60 ECTS)

MAIN FIELD AREASSmall institutions – close contact with teach-ers and staffPossibilities for a “Top up”; you can get the bachelor degree by taking 60 ECTS at Buskerud, and thus get a dual degreeClose to the capital OsloWide range of possibilities for outdoor activi-tiesOrientation/buddy week in August and trips for international studentsNorwegian “buddies” by semester start to welcome international students

OUR ASSETS

Buskerud University College is a medium-sized university college with 3000 full-time and 1500 part-time students. The institution offers a broad range of different master and bachelor programmes.

The three campuses are located in Drammen, Kongsberg and Ringerike, within close distance to the capital, Oslo. International students represent an important contribution to our student population.

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OUR ENGLISH COURSES AT BACHELOR LEVEL

“The classes which I attended have in general been satisfying. In Belgium, teachers do not focus that much on group work. At HIBU they actually plan time in the lesson for the students to interact with each other”Sara from Kortrijk, Belgium

MASTERS IN ENGLISHHuman Rights and Multiculturalism (2-year degree)

HOW TO GET THERE

Buskerud is located at the south-east of Norway, close to Oslo. To get to Buskerud, you can take a flight to one of the airports around Oslo. Whereas Oslo Gardermoen is the main national airport and destination for most of the big airline companies, Torp and Rygge airports south of Oslo are the destination for several cheap airline companies, flying to/from many European cities. Check their web sites www.osl.no / www.torp.no / www.rygge.no for more information.

Both Drammen, Kongsberg and Ringerike are easily accessible from the airports by train or express buses. More detailed information at www.hibu.no/english/practical_info/

The airports also offer flights with low cost arline companies to many interesting european cities, such as London, Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Amsterdam etc.

DRAMMEN

RINGERIKE

KONGSBERG

OSLO

LOCATION

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The city of Drammen is located 30 minutes from Oslo, surrounded by a beautiful valley and with a great river running through it. Drammen can offer a wide variety of social and cultural activities like: concerts, great nightlife, art galleries, a cinema, theater. For more information about Drammen city and the different activites they offer, go to: www.drammen.no

THE CAMPUS

UNION ROCK

THE CITY

DESIGN AND CREATIVITYAre you interested in communication through words, photos, design, colours and typography? At campus Drammen, you may study our Design/visual communication programme. Creativity, visu-al analysis and design project are among the courses offered. The emphasis of the programme is graphic design through practical design work and theory. Campus Drammen is a newly opened modern campus by the river. On campus you will find one of the country’s most modern libraries. Nearest neighbour is a culture centre called Union, with a rock stage theatre, an arts centre and a student pub.

STUDY VISUALCOMMUNICATION IN DRAMMEN

Photo by: Lars Patrick Nilsen

Photo by: Andreas Widerøe Slettevold

Semester programmes in English: Visual communication/design autumn

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STUDY BUSINESS AND TOURISM IN RINGERIKE

Hønefoss is situated in the Ringerike area, in eastern Norway. Ringerike has been inhab-ited for thousands of years and has been associated with the Norwegian royalty since the age of the Vikings.The countryside is ideal for activities like hik-ing, cycling, skiing and hang gliding. Boating, swimming, canoeing and fishing are popular activities on the many lakes and rivers in the region.

CANOE TRIPS

HANGGLIDING

THE CITY

BUSINESS AROUND THE WORLDWould you like to run a hotel or simply have the possibility to work all around the world?Study business and tourism at Ringerike. The modules which are offered in English at Bachelor level consist of different courses within Business administration, Marketing, Management, Tourism and Norwegian culture and language.

Photo by: Ben Stanfield

Semester programmes in English: Business/tourism studies autumn/spring. Internship possibilitiesInternational Summer School, May-June

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STUDY BUSINESSIN KONGSBERG

BUSINESS AS USUAL

Kongsberg was founded as a silver mining town in 1624, and the historical roots of the town are still very visible. Today, the town has a lively cultural scene, including 2 annual international music festivals.

Kongsberg is situated close to the moun-tains, the city is ideal for outdoor activities. Ski lifts, cross–country- and trekking trails are widely used by locals and by tourists.

THE CITY

At Kongsberg, we offer business studies . Consumer behavior, business marketing and Norwegian life and culture are among the courses offered at campus Kongsberg. Kongsberg is also the head-quarter of an international technology corporation which adds an international dimension to the workforce in Kongsberg. Buskerud University college has close relations with the industry, which allows possibilities for internships

BUSINESS AS USUAL

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

CAFÉ LIFE

Semester programmes in English: Business studies autumn/spring

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STUDENTTRIPS AND ACTIVITIES

At Buskerud we wish to make your stay rich and filled with new experiences, so every semester we plan trips and memorable activities for you to attend. Below you can see some of the great trips and activities from earlier years! See www.facebook.com/buskerud.univercity.college

EXPERIENCES

SKI TRIP TO BEITOSTØLEN

NORWEGIAN FJORDS

BUDDY WEEK

“Having met the other international students has been unique. They have become like my second family and I am so happy that I have met them because I have learned so much about the different cultures. It is therefore with sadness I have to leave Norway”

Merve from Eksehir, Turkey

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STUDENT WELFARE AND ACCOMODATIONSAll three campuses have student councellors available for international students to assist with aca-demic and practical matters. Student housing is provided to international students and consists of high standard private rooms, some with private bathrooms, and kitchen shared with other stu-dents. Access to Internet, cable-TV and use of laundry services. More information about housing is available at www.sibu.no Student housing is pre-booked for all incoming exchange students as long as they submit their exchange application within deadline June 1 or November 1.

RINGERIKE

DRAMMEN

KONGSBERG

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Exchange/study abroad students are admitted to Buskerud University College through bilateral agreements. Students from partner institutions who are interested in spending one or two semesters at BUC as exchange students should contact the International office at their home institution for more information.

Full degree: Applications to the full degree programmes (BA/MA) at Buskerud University College are processed by a centralized application processing centre – Samordnet opptak. More informa-tion at www.hibu.no/english

ERASMUS charter: Buskerud University College is awarded Erasmus University Charter for 2007-2012. The program offers possibilities to study at BUC as ERASMUS-students through our European partner institutions. Internships are also available. Please check www.hibu.no/english for updated information.

Top-up: As an exchange student you have the right to apply for a bachelor diploma from Buskerud University College, free of charge, as long as you have completed minimum 60 ECTS at Buskerud and you fulfill the requirements for obtaining a bachelor degree (normally 180 ECTS). You will thus get the chance to earn a dual degree.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Buskerud!

HOWTO APPLY

“Having met the other international students has been unique. They have become like my second family and I am so happy that I have met them because I have learned so much about the different cultures. It is therefore with sadness I have to leave Norway”

Constanze from Clausthal, Germany

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e-mail: heiditk@hibu.no

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