Start of master studies at the Department of Geosciences

The start of studies for the new master's students in Geosciences takes place in August. Here, you will find an overview of the things you need to know and do and a program for the welcome week. 

UiO studenter går side om side fra fotografen. I midten en fadder i UiO t-skjorte som snur seg og smiler til kamera.

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Tasks for the first week

  • The welcome meeting on Wednesday 16 August is mandatory in order to keep the study place. 
  • Participate in the buddy programme, and get to know your fellow students and the campus, see the programme below.
  • Sign up for 1st-semester courses by Thursday 17 August at 23:59 (main admission for courses). 
  • Register for mandatory HSE e-learning courses. Be aware that HMS0507 - Fire Safety requires personal attendance.

We are located in the Geology building at Blindern campus in Oslo. You will find information on how to get there with public transportation, here.

 

Buddy programme for new master's students

After the information meeting and the meetings within the programme options, there will be buddy activities taking place from Wednesday 14 August 2024 from 15:00 til late Friday. 

Participating in the buddy programme is optional, but we recommend that you participate. 

The buddy coordinators are: 

  • Carolin B.M. Bauer
  • Sara Edland Gjøsteen

 

Start of studies at Geosciences

, Aud. 1, the Geology building, Blindern

Welcome as a new student at the Department of Geosciences! There will be a welcome meeting for all new students in the master programme Geosciences and CS: Geoscience with useful information about the studies and study start. 

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Deadlines at the start of studies

  • 14 August: Mandatory welcome meeting.

1 September: 

Start of studies events for all UiO students

, Aker Brygge Info Point

Visiting the islands in the Oslo Fjord is a must. Join us on an excursion to one of these - Hovedøya!

, Lids hus / The Botanical Museum

Take a break from exam preparations and the library, and experience one of Oslo's most beautiful gardens with a guided tour.

Student activities at the department

The Geosciences Subject Committee

The Geosciences Subject Committee (GFU) consists of elected students who promote the GEO students' interests both academically and socially. GFU is also the contact point between the students and the Department of Geosciences.

GÆA NORVEGICA

One of UiO's by far oldest associations for students can be found at the Department of Geosciences. GÆA Norvegica was founded as early as 1935, and since then has brought the students together both academically and socially.

Tips for getting started

The first semester at university offers many new experiences: The people, the books, campus and new digital tools. We have a few tips on how to get started as a new student.

Contact us!

Do you have any questions regarding your studies or the start of your studies?

How to get there

Department of Geosciences is located in the Geology building

Map over Blindern campus