BI, a stand-alone, private business school, which was established in 1943, has over 20,000 students and a new, internationally award-winning, state-of-the-art facility.
It is the only school in Norway to hold accreditation form EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA.
The language of instruction at BI is English.
Oslo has approximately 650,000 inhabitants. Norway in the summer offers green valleys, white glaciers, waterfalls and deep blue fjords, which can be seen from the roof terrace of BI, providing breathtaking scenery. Visitors from all over the globe come to Norway to experience the country’s unspoiled nature and to breathe its fresh air. Winter sports are important to Norwegians. Oslo is a very safe and clean European city and is a must for cross country skiing enthusiasts.
Fall Semester
Orientation: Mid August
Semester Dates: Mid August - Mid December
Exams: November - December
Spring Semester
Orientation: Early January
Semester Dates: Early January - Mid June
Vacation: Late March (1 week)
Exams: Late April - Mid June (most students should be able to complete exams in May)
The cost of this program compared to other study abroad programs managed by Gies Global is close to the median cost.
The cost of this program compared to a semester on campus in Urbana-Champaign is similar.