International Partner Days

Event opening: Monday 20 April 2026 (approximately at 9.00)
Event closure: Wednesday 22 April 2026 (approximately at 15.00)

Venue: NLA campuses in Bergen, Norway
Campus Kalfaret (Monday): Kalfarveien 31
Campus Sandviken (Tuesday and Wednesday): Amalie Skrams vei 3 

Information

This event is designed for staff members at NLA’s international partner institutions. We welcome management, faculty staff, international office staff, and other administrative staff.

Programme

A detailed programme will be published on this website in due course. You can expect:

• Learn more about NLA University College, our campuses, faculties and study options
• Meet NLA staff and explore the beautiful city of Bergen
• Connect with colleagues from other higher education institutions

Highlights from the programme:

• Academic Culture in Norway
• How to Become Norwegian in One Year
• Challenges in the Age of AI
• Workshops

You can also expect:

• Networking Dinner on Monday 20 April at 18.00 at Fløirestauranten
• Fjord cruise on Tuesday 21 April at 15.00-18.30
• It will be possible to host a stand where you can present your institution to NLA staff and students.

Costs

The event is free of charge but you must cover your travel expenses to and from Bergen as well as your accommodation. You are encouraged to apply for Erasmus+ staff training funds from your institution.

What is included: lunch every day, networking dinner and fjord cruise

What is not included: travel to and from Bergen, accommodation, funicular ticket to Fløirestauranten (networking dinner), snacks/drinks during the fjord cruise

 

How to apply

• We can accommodate up to 40 participants at this event.
• Applicants will be admitted on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
• If the total number of applications exceeds 40, each institution will be allocated a maximum of two participant slots. In such cases, institutions with more than two applicants will be contacted after the application deadline and asked to prioritize their two selected participants.
• If fewer than 40 applications are received in total, institutions may be able to send more than two participants.

Application deadline was February 15 and the registration form has now been closed.

 

How to get there

There are direct flights to Bergen Airport Flesland (BGO) from several international airports.

The city center can be reach by Bergen Light Rail (bybanen) – it takes about 45 minutes from the airport to the city centre. Tickets are bought in the “Skyss Ticket” app.

Accommodation

You need to arrange your own accommodation and you are free to choose where to stay. However, NLA has made arrangements with two hotels if you you wish to stay at one of them. Both of them need to be booked latest by March 8 in order to get the discounted price.

Heimen Hotel

Single room NOK 1,190 per room per night incl. breakfast buffet

Double room NOK 1,390 per room per night incl. breakfast buffet.

Accommodation in connection with the gathering can be made in direct contact with the hotel by sending an email to resepsjon@heimenhotel.no or by calling +47 55 30 40 00 - key selection reception.

By stating the code 163252, agreed prices are offered. The code only works in direct contact with the hotel and not on their websites.

The deadline for booking is March 8.

Hotel Zander K

Single room NOK 1,390 per room per night incl. breakfast buffet

Double room NOK 1,590 per room per night incl. breakfast buffet.

Accommodation in connection with the gathering can be made in direct contact with the hotel by sending an email to resepsjon@zanderk.no or by calling +47 55 36 20 40 - key selection reception.

By stating the code 392157, agreed prices are offered. The code only works in direct contact with the hotel and not on their websites.

Deadline for booking is March 8.

 

Questions about the event?

Please contact international@nla.no