Life as a student
Life as a student can be both exciting and challenging. Therefore we've listed different opportunities and resources which can be useful during your studies.
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Work and career
Your career journey has started! As a BI student, you have access to a wide range of services to help you prepare for your future career.
With personal guidance, online resources and a range of career courses and workshops, our professional team of advisors will support you in your career journey while studying at BI.
When you become a student at BI you will have access to all the services and upcoming events on our Student Portal.
Career Services
The career service at BI acts as a link between our students and business. They arrange career fairs, organise the career portal, help students shape their resumes, hold job application courses, provide one-to-one career guidance sessions, and more.
Career guidance
Get professional one-to-one sessions with a career advisor on career-related questions. We will give you tools to improve your reflection, motivation and skills to manage your own career path.
Job application, CV and interviews
Do you find it difficult to communicate what you may contribute to a company? We can help you review your application and give you tips on how to improve your CV. We also provide one-to-one interview training.
Career courses
We offer career courses and workshops. The courses will teach you how to build your brand, prepare your CV’s, how to use LinkedIn in your career planning, write application letters and how to handle interviews successfully.
Career Fair
Get inspired and meet the companies! As a student, this is a great way to get involved with businesses and network with potential employers. The Career Fair at BI are among the Nordic region’s largest career events, run by students at the BI Norwegian Business School.
BI Career Portal
BI Career Portal: a dedicated platform with internship and job listings targeted to BI students.
The BI Career Portal helped me get my first internship at Yara. Two years later, I work there full time. The experience helped me excel in the interview and case study.
Networking opportunities
BI facilitates connections between students and industry through:
- Career fairs with local and international companies
- Themed networking events focused on sectors such as tech, finance, or sustainability
- Guest lectures and business cases delivered by industry professionals
- Alumni meetups and career talks
Building a professional network takes time, and it starts during your studies. For students who are interested and take initiative, BI offers a setting where it’s possible to meet professionals, learn from industry, and start building relevant connections. The more time and effort you invest, the more you’re likely to gain.
Norwegian language courses
BI offers Norwegian language courses for international students who want to learn the language alongside their studies. Although some companies in Norway operate in English—particularly those with an international focus—knowing Norwegian can expand your job opportunities, especially in roles that involve local clients or long-term employment. It also helps you better understand Norwegian culture and workplace expectations, giving you a clear advantage when entering the job market.
What can i do with my degree?
Studying gives you the tools and knowledge to develop the skills that will one day become your livelihood. Here you can read more about what kind of jobs our students have acquired with a degree from BI.