Italian marine-biology student spent 5 months at the Institute of Marine Research
Result: Contributed to a North Sea cod-stock study; co-authored a peer-reviewed publication
🇳🇴 Norway
Erasmus+ Internships and Mobility Programs in Bergen
Piktalent organises Erasmus+ internships and mobility programs in Bergen, Norway for higher-education institutions, VET providers and individual students. Each placement includes a vetted host company, accommodation, insurance and on-site coordination. Bergen is Norway's western capital and the country's main maritime, marine-research and seafood-engineering city, with Piktalent placements across the marine-research community (the Institute of Marine Research is headquartered here), salmon-aquaculture firms and the Hanseatic UNESCO-listed Bryggen district.
In short
- Location
- Bergen, Norway
- Programmes
- Erasmus+ KA131, KA171, VET, HEI, BIP, job shadowing
- Duration
- 2 weeks – 12 months
- Includes
- Placement, accommodation, insurance, 24/7 support
Cost of living for interns in Bergen
Premium costTypical monthly intern budget in Bergen based on Piktalent-arranged shared accommodation. Figures are indicative and updated against current placements; Final pricing is confirmed with your proposal.
- Room
- €650–950/mo
- Daily expenses
- €550–800/mo
- Total monthly
- €1,200–1,750/mo
- Erasmus+ grant
- Erasmus+ grant covers part of monthly cost of living; top-up usual.
What Piktalent delivers in Bergen
Every mobility programme in Bergen is fully managed end-to-end — so coordinators at sending institutions can focus on academic outcomes while we handle logistics, compliance and on-the-ground support.
Accommodation
Vetted, safe housing in Bergen within commuting distance of the workplace — typically shared apartments or student residences.
Insurance
Travel and liability insurance covering the full mobility period, aligned with Erasmus+ requirements.
24/7 support
Local coordination team in Bergen plus a 24/7 emergency line throughout the placement.
Host company matching
Placement matched to the participant's field of study and learning objectives across our Bergen host network.
Mentoring & orientation
Airport transfer, city orientation and weekly check-ins with the on-site coordinator in Bergen.
Documentation
Learning agreements, mid-term and final reports, Europass certificates and all paperwork required by the sending institution.
Mobility programmes
Erasmus+ mobility programmes we run in Bergen
Piktalent delivers every major Erasmus+ mobility programme type in Bergen — for institutions sending interns to Norway. Pick the format that fits your accreditation and budget; we handle the rest.
Also available to individual students
À la carte support services in Bergen
Accommodation
Vetted housing close to the host company in Bergen — apartments, residences or host families.
Insurance
Health, accident and liability cover compliant with Erasmus+ and host-country requirements.
Visa & documentation
Guidance on visas, residence permits and host-country paperwork for non-EU participants.
Language courses
Pre-departure and on-site language training to speed up workplace integration in Bergen.
TEFL — Teach English Abroad
Accredited TEFL certification — open enrolment, no internship required.
Internship job portal
Browse and apply directly to open internship positions in Bergen and across Europe & the USA.
Why Bergen for internships and mobility programs
Bergen's working culture is research-driven, maritime-influenced and shaped by the city's distinctive western Norwegian identity (and famously rainy climate). International interns typically live in central Bergen near Bryggen or in the student-heavy Møhlenpris district. The Erasmus+ community integrates through the University of Bergen, and weekends fill with fjord cruises, Mount Fløyen hikes and trips along the western Norwegian coast.
Economy
Bergen is a key economic hub in Norway, attracting international companies and offering an internship market that spans early-stage startups, established SMEs and multinational employers.
Key sectors
Active host-company sectors in Bergen: maritime, energy, tourism, culture. Each Erasmus+ internship is matched to the participant's field of study.
International environment
English is the working language in most international placements in Bergen. Teams are typically multinational, and incoming Erasmus+ participants integrate alongside an established alumni network.
Institute of Marine Research — Europe's leading marine-science institution
Major Norwegian aquaculture and salmon-farming cluster (Mowi, Lerøy)
UNESCO-listed Bryggen Hanseatic wharf — historic core of the city
University of Bergen — strong marine and climate-research programmes
Working English standard in research and maritime industries; Norwegian useful for daily life
Spectacular fjord-side setting — gateway to Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord
Available internship fields in Bergen
Piktalent offers Erasmus+ internships in Bergen across the fields below. Each link opens a dedicated page with host-company examples, durations and learning outcomes.
How an Erasmus+ internship in Bergen works
Four steps from first brief to final report. Plan twelve weeks of lead time for a quality mobility programme in Bergen.
- 1
Brief & matching
Share participant profiles, dates and target field. Piktalent matches each intern to a vetted host company in Bergen.
- 2
Learning Agreement & paperwork
We co-sign the Erasmus+ Learning Agreement, issue insurance and confirm the mobility programme details with the sending institution.
- 3
Pre-arrival & accommodation
Vetted accommodation in Bergen is booked before arrival; pre-departure briefing covers culture, transport and emergency contacts.
- 4
On-site support & reporting
Local team in Bergen runs check-ins, monitors the internship and delivers final reports plus Europass Mobility documents.
Internship examples in Bergen
Recent placements managed by Piktalent in Bergen.
Who is Bergen best for?
Bergen works particularly well for the participant profiles below. If your sending institution matches one of these, we typically have host capacity within 2–4 weeks.
- 1HEI students in marine biology, marine engineering or aquaculture
- 2Climate science and environmental-research students
- 3Erasmus+ participants drawn to fjord environments
- 4Interns interested in Hanseatic and Nordic maritime heritage
Frequently asked questions about internships in Bergen
Other cities in Norway
Compare Bergen with other Piktalent destinations in Norway.
Related cities by sector
Other Piktalent destinations with overlapping host-company sectors to Bergen — useful when comparing cost, language and lead time across the same field.
From the blog — Bergen & Norway
Plan your internship program in Bergen
Tell us your sector, dates and group size — we'll send a tailored proposal for Bergen within 48 hours.