International Students

Employability for International Graduates: Your Career Journey Starts at BI

At BI Norwegian Business School, education is just the beginning. We prepare international students for real careers—boosting employability through global experience, industry connections and strong support into the Norwegian job market.

From Classroom to Career

At BI, academic learning is deeply connected to real business practice. Every programme is carefully designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace—ensuring that students graduate not only with theoretical insight but with relevant, hands-on experience. And it works—80% of international master’s graduates are employed within six months.

What makes a BI education career-focused?

Triple Crown Accreditation: BI is among the top 1% of business schools worldwide with EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA accreditations. This ensures a globally recognised degree and signals high academic quality to employers.
Real-World Business Exposure: BI integrates live cases, guest lecturers, and company collaborations into everyday teaching. Students learn directly from professionals across industries like finance, tech, sustainability, and marketing.

"Many of our professors had direct connections to the industries we wanted to work in. Their practical insights gave our classroom discussions depth—and opened doors."

Celina Talavera

Controller, Golar LNG

Internships That Launch Careers: Almost half (40%) of international graduates had internships during their studies, and 32% of them landed a job at the same company after graduation. Internships help students:
- Apply theories in real business settings
- Gain insight into Norwegian workplace culture
- Build confidence and professional networks
- Secure full-time roles after graduation – in fact, 32% of those who had internships now work at the same company where they interned

"The internship in the third semester was really, really good for me. As I don't speak Norwegian, I was not sure if I was really employable here, so my internship was kind of a trial run in the workforce, and it worked out super well. It got me a full time job here at the Norwegian Refugee Council."

Stacy Pitman

Global Learning and Development Coordinator, Norwegian Refugee Council

Global Learning Environment: With students from over 80 countries, BI offers a truly international classroom. 88% of international graduates working in Norway and 81% of those working abroad are part of multicultural teams. Group work, discussions and projects are shaped by diverse perspectives, preparing graduates to work across borders and cultures.

"Even though I was new in the company, I sometimes brought fresh insights that surprised my experienced colleagues. We had just discussed it in class!"

Laura Lucy Mickleburgh

Workflow Coordinator, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore