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BI Norwegian Business School

A Norwegian flag is visible from the back of a boat, which is created a wake in the water, and several mountains are visible in the background.

Norway, Oslo

With over 106 nationalities, 21,000 students, and 1,800 international students, BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo is a top-tier, diverse institution in the heart of Norway’s capital city. BI has earned the prestigious triple accreditation (less than 1% of all business schools worldwide can claim this honor), and is known for its outstanding programs. At BI, you can choose from a wide range of courses taught in English while getting to know the Scandinavian way of doing business and living life in a country with the one of the highest quality of life in the world.

Oslo is the fastest growing capital in Europe. The city has more than 600,000 inhabitants, making it big enough to benefit from everything a big city has to offer, but small enough to be a safe place to live. From Oslo you can reach European cities like London, Paris, Berlin, and Stockholm in two hours or less, making it easy to explore the rest of Europe … if you ever want to leave Norway, that is. With breathtaking fjords, majestic mountains, and endless outdoor recreational opportunities, Norway is a paradise for the outdoor enthusiast.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to providing quality study abroad and domestic study away programs for every UW-Madison student. We work strategically to identify, address, and remove barriers that may prevent participation and to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for students. Our staff actively engages with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and prioritizes the continuous development of our knowledge and cultural competence. We also recognize the importance of increasing access to study abroad for historically underrepresented student populations. We are committed to diversity and inclusion so that every student can engage with and understand their identity through a new lens and continue to develop and make progress on their personal, professional, and academic goals.

Sustainability

We recognize that the future of study abroad, domestic study away, and international internship programming requires a Commitment to Sustainability. We are devoted to examining, developing, and improving sustainability in all our endeavors, aligning with campus priorities and following through with UW-Madison's climate action and Resilience Commitment. Join our efforts and learn more about how to study abroad sustainably.

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Eligibility

  • Preference is given to admitted Business students

  • 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Open to UW-Madison degree-seeking students only
  • Good academic and disciplinary standing
  • At the time of application and the semester prior to participation, UW-Madison students must be currently enrolled. Transfer Students to UW-Madison need to be currently enrolled at their home institution

Advising Location

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Program Structure

Exchange & Direct Enroll

Subjects

Business, Social Sciences

Classroom Language

English

Housing

Residence Hall

Program Duration

Fall Session: mid-August to mid-December
Spring Session: late January to mid-June
Summer Session: potentially returning summer 2024

Application Deadline(s)

Summer 2026 1/30/2026 Cost Details
Fall 2026-27 2/27/2026 Cost Details
Spring 2026-27 2/27/2026 Cost Details

Future durations will be posted at a later date.

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How will study abroad help you achieve your academic, professional, and personal goals?

The academics at BI are one of the school’s biggest advantages: professors are highly regarded, classes are rigorous but rewarding, and the school is at the forefront of digitalization in higher education. As such, technology and innovative methods are common in the classroom. Course structure will resemble that at UW-Madison, with lectures being the most common teaching method, classes meeting two or three times a week, and a reasonable amount of homework. Courses are taught in English

International Business majors at the Wisconsin School of Business are required to study abroad for a semester in their Region of Emphasis. Only the semester program satisfies that requirement for Western Europe.

Affiliate Institution(s)

BI Norwegian Business School

Program Web Pages

BI International Summer Programme BI Norwegian Business School Incoming Exchange Program

Foreign Courses

BI: Bachelor course list Spring BI: Bachelor course list Autumn

Course Equivalents

Use the links below to see a list of courses that past students have taken on this program and the UW equivalents. Note: This list only includes pre-approved courses for your program and may not be an exhaustive list of courses, departments or equivalents. Courses may not be available the semester you are abroad. You will receive instructions on the course equivalent process after acceptance. View Course Equivalents