Start of studies in Bodø 2026

Please note that the official opening of the academic year starts at 12:30 PM, but many study programmes begin earlier. More information to come.

Tuesday 11 August (opening day):

09:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Faculty gatherings

12:00 PM – 12:20 PM: Film premiere in A14 Petter Dass, subject to change.

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Official joint opening in the Library Garden. You will be served a free wrap (chicken or vegetarian), alternatively a gluten-free bowl, as well as fruit, coffee, and cold beverages.

1. Opening song by artist
2. Introduction by Ida Myklebust, host and buddy programme manager
3. Welcome speech by Levi Gårseth-Nesbakk, Rector at Nord University
4. Welcome to the city by Ida Gudding Johnsen, Deputy Mayor of the municipality of Bodø
5. Student housing and welfare services by André Svendsen, CEO of Studentinord
6. The Student Organisation in Bodø by Kristian Duvholt Kaspersen, student leader
7. Mini concert