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ESN Bergen group photo with the 'Welcome to ESN Bergen!' banner.

Our vision

"ESN is the key volunteer student organization in international higher education in Europe."

Our mission

"Enrichment of society through international students"

ESN Bergen is part of the "Erasmus Student Network" (ESN), a European-wide student organization whose aim is to help students studying abroad.
Are you an exchange student studying abroad in Bergen? Then ESN Bergen is made for you! We arrange social activities for the exchange students that come here. Our goal is to make your stay here in Bergen as good as possible and for you to have a great exchange experience!
Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is a non-profit international student organization with more than 500 sections in 45 countries throughout Europe. ESN Bergen is one of eight local sections in Norway. Every semester ESN Bergen arranges a variety of different social events, also including trips  to both the Finnish Lapland and to Lofoten in cooperation with Timetravels! Follow us on Instagram to get the latest news about our events.
ESN Bergen is registered in Brønnøysundregistrene with the organization number 997 728 734.

Events

We organize various events throughout the year to help you meet new people and get acquainted with the city of Bergen. Our activities range from outdoor adventures, such as hiking the seven mountains of Bergen, to social gatherings like international dinners. This variety ensures that everyone can find something enjoyable to participate in.

If you’re interested in traveling during your stay, we offer a variety of trips. These include excursions within Norway as well as adventures to the Finnish Lapland. These are experiences you definitely won’t want to miss!

For more info follow us on Instagram @esnbergen or contact us through e-mail [email protected]

If you're looking to connect with the locals, view Buddy Bergen.

Check out our student guide!

On our webpage you can find a student guide to Bergen, which includes fun facts, nightlife, practical information such as transportation, grocery stores, shopping centers, useful apps etc. You can find the student guide information under the ‘Life’ tab in the main menu.

Other resources

You can find links to other sections and other nationally relevant information on our national webpage and Facebook group:

If you are interested in finding out more about ESN on the international level check out: