It is important that you attend the introductory meeting for your study programme:

• Date: 14 August 2023
• Time: 13.00
• Place: A3 025

You will receive an SMS on the day before semester start about registering your attendance. You can only do this after you have received a code which you will get at the introductory meeting of your programme. Further information will be given at the introductory meeting.

If you have not received an SMS, you have already been registered via for example summer school, a preliminary course or similar.

The introductory meetings are mandatory for all new students and students who have been admitted for the autumn semester.

Are you not able to attend the introductory meeting?

Then you will have to:

1. Apply to UiA for absence
2. Take responsibility for obtaining the information given at the introductory meeting.

Welcome to UiA, and to the official opening of the academic year.

See the full programme here. 

All new international students at UiA are allocated a buddy group. We recommend that you get involved right from the start to get to know your fellow students, campus, and the city. The buddies are experienced UiA students who organise social events and do their best to ensure you have a good semester start at UiA. Your buddy will contact you before semester start to provide you with further information.

You will meet your buddy on Arrival Day Thursday 10 August. All international students will meet at Orientation Day Friday 11 August (for international students only).

On Tuesday 15 August, UiA Help invites new students to an introduction to digital tools.

The course will be held in English at 13.15-14.00 in C2 036.

The following points are covered during the course:

1. User account - username, password, two-factor authentication
2. Student ID card - submit photo online - photo requirements - access to printers/buildings/library resources - Student ID app - valid identification required
3. Studentweb - register and pay (by 1 September) 
4. Computer requirements - Windows/Mac – support
5. WiFi - eduroam - internet access on and off campus (eduVPN)
6. Software - M365 (Teams) - OneDrive - innsia.uia.no – ClickIT
7. Canvas
8. Websites - study programme, semester start, navigation etc.

The course is a supplement to the information found on the website New student: Get started with digital tools.

In the first week, new students gather for an introductory meeting on Tuesday, where the study program leader provides information about the study and life around the study. Time and place are announced on the timetable.

Social and professional events are planned for the first week. More information will be given at the introduction meeting.

See your schedule here. 

To get access to Canvas, where you will find updated information about everything you need for your studies, you have to register for classes. We recommend that you register as soon as you receive a username and password – you can do this before semester start. You will receive your username and password via SMS the week before semester start at the latest.

The ECTS course catalogue gives you details about what you are going to learn in each course (subject), what you can expect and what is expected of you. It is important that you familiarise yourself with the course plan for your programme.

The master's programme has two specializations, Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering.

You will be capable of finding new and more environmentally friendly solutions and using new materials to improve the efficiency of building operations, both on land and offshore. Furthermore, the programme provides courses in Civil Engineering with courses such as urban planning, road construction, water and wastewater treatment.

There is a demand for graduate Civil and Structural Engineers with this technical background, both from the industry and public administration. Frequent contact with the industry will be a central part of the programme.

As a student on this study programme you must complete a course in health, safety and environment (ORG 001). See the course description. The course will be in two parts. One theoretical part and one practical part on campus including CPR and fire safety training. The course is mandatory and must be passed to complete the programme. The successfully completed course will appear on your transcript.

As a student you are required to have your own PC. Office 365 is available for all students through UiA.

• External computer mouse is essential.
• MAC is not recommended, because almost all engineering software is based on Windows.

As a student at Civil and Structural Engineering, you become part of the line association Bjelken.

Line associations are student associations are linked to specific study programmes. They organise both academic and social activities, and gather students who follow the same "line", across cohorts.

You can also take part in a number of student activities that are not connected to your study programme. During your studies, you can get involved in different associations, and in various councils, boards and committees.

We encourage you to explore these possibilities, and use your time as a student to learn and gain experience also outside the curriculum and lectures. Get involved in what happens outside of your studies - you will receive a lot in return.

See the checklist for new students: