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Loyola Exchange - The Grieg Academy (University of Bergen) (Exchange Program) (Outgoing Program)

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 09/01/2024
09/15/2024 TBA TBA
Fall 2025 02/01/2025 02/15/2025 TBA TBA
Year 2025-2026 02/01/2025 02/15/2025 TBA TBA
Spring 2026 05/01/2025 05/15/2025 TBA TBA

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum Required GPA: 3 Click here for a definition of this term Subjects available: Jazz Studies, Music, Music General, Music Performance - Instrumental, Music Performance - Vocal
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum Class Standing: 3 Junior Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English
Click here for a definition of this term Loyola Scholarships: YES Click here for a definition of this term Chance of Exchange Placement: Exchange Available
Program Description:

The Grieg Academy (University of Bergen)

Grieg NorwayBergen, Norway

Program Highlights

  • A program is for Jazz Performance or Classical Performance students only.

  • Explore Norwegian mountains and fjords

  • Experience life in Norway’s second largest city

The University and Location
The Grieg Academy is a high-caliber music conservatory based at the University of Bergen, an internationally recognized public university located in the city of Bergen on Norway’s Southwestern coast. The Grieg Academy offers Loyola students studying Jazz Performance or Classical Performance the opportunity to experience living in Europe while continuing their studies at an international conservatory with full-time and guest faculty from across Europe and the US, many of whom teach in English.
 
With a population of 235,000, Bergen is Norway’s second largest city, known for its natural beauty and vibrant cultural scene. The city center is compact and surrounded by mountains and fjords.

Academics
This program is for Jazz Performance or Classical Performance students only.
 
Courses
Loyola students at the Grieg Academy will enroll in courses for the international diploma in performance or composition. Students are also able to take some undergraduate courses outside of music.
 
Undergraduate courses outside of music can be found here: http://www.uib.no/en/education/50052/courses-exchange-students
 
All jazz and classical faculty are capable of teaching in English so students’ classes would be in English.  The website above with non-music courses includes courses taught in English at the University of Bergen. The courses are full-year courses, but Loyola students can enroll for one semester.
 
Language Courses
Students can study Norwegian as part of the program or in a pre-semester class in July: http://www.uib.no/en/lle/30674/norwegian-language-courses . 
 
Credits and Grading
Courses are typically one-year courses for 30 ECTS credits (15 credits at Loyola) and incorporate content that is normally included over several courses at Loyola. Loyola students can enroll for one semester and receive 15 ECTS credits per semester (7.5 credits at Loyola).
 
University Bergen NorwayAcademic Calendar 
Fall Semester: mid-August through mid-December
Spring Semester: January through mid-June

Orientation
Before the fall semester, the University of Bergen has an Introductory Programme for all new students that is an excellent way to meet other students and get introduced to the university and the city. Loyola students are required to participate.
 
Student Life
Finances and Budgeting
Please refer to BUDGET SHEET for the appropriate term. Typically fall and spring terms are estimated to cost the same. A full year is estimated to be double the cost of spring.
 
Housing and Meals
Loyola students attending the Grieg Academy live are guaranteed a single room in a student home as long as they apply within the deadline.  Information on housing can be found at: http://www.sib.no/en/housing/international-students
 
Visa Regulations
Can be found in: ISEP Country Handbook for Norway

Useful Links
Grieg Academy International Exchange Webpage
US State Department: Norway Travel Guide
Lonely Planet Travel Guide for Bergen and the Western Fjords
Exploring Bergen Video

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last updated 7/14/2017