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Why choose BI

Employability for International Graduates: Your Career Journey Starts at BI

At BI Norwegian Business School, we prepare you for career success from day one. Through practical learning, internship and industry connections, you'll build skills employers value. Our graduates' career outcomes reflect the value of a BI education.

What does it take to build a successful career? More than just a degree. Discover how BI helps you turn knowledge into practical skills, gain valuable experience and build connections that can open doors to opportunities around the world.

In the Classroom

Your career preparation starts in the classroom. At BI, we connect academic learning with the demands of working life, giving you more than just theoretical knowledge.

  • Real-world business challenges: Solve practical problems through business cases, group projects and company collaborations.
  • Industry insights: Learn from business leaders and industry experts through guest lectures and workshops.
  • International teamwork: Collaborate with students from over 80 countries, developing communication and cross-cultural skills for a global career.
Celina Talavera
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 Integrated into Your Studies

On eligible full-time programmes, you can choose an internship as part of your degree. You'll earn academic credits while gaining valuable professional experience and insight into working life.

  • Put theory into practice: Apply your knowledge to real business challenges in a professional environment.
  • Strengthen your CV: Gain relevant work experience and develop skills that employers value.
  • Grow your network: Build professional connections and gain insights into working life.
Stacy Pitman
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

Career Outcomes After BI

How do international BI graduates fare after graduation? Our 2025 Graduate Employment Survey shows encouraging results. Here's a closer look at some of the key outcomes: 

  • 90.7% of international BI graduates were employed 12 months after graduation. 
  • 86% of international BI graduates reported being satisfied with their jobs six months after graduation.
  • 86% felt positive about their future career prospects six months after graduation.
  • 65% of employed international BI graduates work in Norway, while 35% work abroad six months after graduation.

Career Support Beyond the Classroom

Your career development doesn't stop when class ends. At BI, we help you explore career opportunities, connect with employers and build your professional network through career fairs, company events and our alumni community. Our Career Services team also offers personal guidance, CV and interview preparation, and access to job and internship opportunities through BI's Career Portal.

Giulia Falasca
The job market in Norway is really good. Straight from the master’s study, you have a good opportunity to find a proper position with responsibility.
Giulia Falasca

Junior Product Owner, Yara International

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Norwegians don't like to brag, but we'll give it a shot: We're a country known for our beautiful nature, focus on work-life balance, world-leading gender equality and high rankings in the World Happiness Report.

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There are many reasons to study here. Our triple crown accreditation, modern campus, social life and job opportunities are just some of them!