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There are several different funding schemes available for groups within NHHS. Which ones you can apply for depends on what the funding is for. Subcommittees primarily receive financial support directly from NHHS through the budget but can also apply to KS for additional funds beyond their budget. Interest groups can also apply for funding from NHHS but are primarily expected to seek external sources.
Applications for financial support for events or investments should follow the template found on NHHS-felles in G Suite and be sent to your contact person in the Executive Board (Kjernestyret) or to oko@nhhs.no. In addition, there are a few specific funding schemes for NHHS groups:
Høyskolefondene (HSF)
HSF can provide deficit coverage for open events such as student-run academic conferences, workshops, and similar events. HSF has three application rounds per year with the following deadlines for 2023:
Round: January 25
Round: April 21
Round: September 18
Fund for Social Purposes for Students
This is a small fund with one application round per year. Allocations from this fund also cover deficits but on a much smaller scale than HSF. The application deadline for 2023 was:
Round: April 21
Foreningen For
The foundation Foreningen For mainly supports the purchase of equipment, such as musical instruments, technical gear, or room upgrades. This grant scheme has two rounds per year, with tentative deadlines at the end of January and August (awaiting confirmation — information will be published as soon as possible).
All of the above funding schemes are administered through the Executive Board (Kjernestyret), which handles the recommendations. Applications are submitted digitally, and the Financial Officer sends out information via email to leaders and financial officers of subcommittees and interest groups as deadlines approach.
For other funding opportunities for NHHS groups, check:
nhhi.no – for equipment funding
Kulturstyret Bergen – for cultural group support
Event Funding Scheme
In 2023, a new funding scheme for events in NHHS was introduced. This means that if you, your group, or your group of friends want to organize something fun, there’s an opportunity to get it funded!
The purpose of this initiative is to replace discontinued grant programs and to make it easier (and more fun!) for NHHS students to create activities — with a quick processing time and rolling application deadline.
Examples of Events
Events can take many forms, such as:
Basement party
Waffle-making
Mountain trip
Revue / Aula show
Academic lecture / workshop
Themed party
Mini-concert
…and much more!
Guidelines for the Event Funding Scheme
The funding scheme works as a deficit coverage system.
The event must be open, meaning:
Low ticket price
Open to stud.nhh (NHH students)
The event should promote student well-being
Additional requirements:
Events should aim to use internal venues and equipment
Must comply with resource booking guidelines
Application and reporting requirements:
Applications are sent to Øko KS with Prosjekt KS in copy.
Decisions are made by Leder KS, Øko KS, and Prosjekt KS.
The application must include:
Date
Purpose / justification
Number of participants and target group
Budget
Any other external funding applications
Need for internal resources
After the event, a report must be submitted describing the event and including the financial statement.
Øko KS provides updates on approved applications during FS meetings.
Application Process
Send your application to oko@nhhs.no with arrangement@nhhs.no in copy.
It will then be reviewed by KS (Leader, Finance, and Project), and you’ll receive a response regardless of the outcome.
After the event, submit a report describing the event and including an accounting summary.
Templates for the application and report can be found here and here.
Can’t log in to your NHHS email?
As a student at NHH, you’re automatically part of the student association, and an NHHS email account has been created for you as part of the NHHS Google Workspace domain. This email account follows the format studentnumber@nhhs.no (e.g. s123456@nhhs.no) and is completely separate from your NHH email, which follows the format firstname.lastname@student.nhh.no.
Login details for this email account have been sent to your NHH email. So, if you haven’t logged in to your NHHS email before, go to your NHH inbox and search for an email from “system@nhhs.no.” There you’ll find a welcome email with login information for your first sign-in. You need to log in at members.nhhs.no.
Still not working? Or have you forgotten your password?
The student association at NHH uses Orbi for ticket sales to events, including the Welcome Week. Ticket sales for other events organized by the student association later in the semester will also take place through the Orbi app, so it’s very useful to have it!
How to create an Orbi account:
Download the “Orbi” app from the App Store or Google Play.
Create an account and select “Norges Handelshøyskole.”
How to buy a ticket for Welcome Week:
In the app, you’ll find “Welcome Week NHH 2025” under “Memberships.”
This membership serves as the ticket for the entire Welcome Week. The ticket is required to participate in all events during the week. When signing up, you’ll fill in your age, address in Bergen, name and phone number of an emergency contact (for example, a parent or a friend), allergies, and study program.
The alcohol-free events during Welcome Week require that you first purchase the “Welcome Week NHH 2025” ticket.
You’ll then find the open events listed under “Memberships” in the Orbi app.
Tickets will be available on August 9th at 12:00 PM!
Questions regarding tickets can be sent to pg.oko@nhhs.no.
In order to get approved and reimbursed an expense you make in NHHS, you should first and foremost clarify with the head of finance for your subcommittee that this is a purchase that is covered by their budget.
In practical terms, all you have to do is fill out the reimbursement form. We will make sure the form has been filled in correctly, and that the quality of the documentation is sufficient. Read our disbursement guide here to save both yourself and us time. You will receive a confirmation that the reimbursement form has been received, and we will then send it to an electronic approval by both the head of finance for the subcommittee and an employee of the Accounting Group (Regnskapsgruppen). If the reimbursement is approved, it is sent for payment.
In order for us to be able to reimburse an expense you make for NHHS, the documentation must be sufficient for our auditor to approve it (cf. the Accounting Regulations § 5-1-1). If you want money back for a purchase, the receipt must be included as a confirmation for the outlay. We must have a specification of what was purchased, a date stamp that shows when it was purchased, sum, VAT processing, and information about where the purchase was made. If the purchase confirmation is not from a company that provides a proper receipt, you must in addition to proof of service documentation also attach a bank statement confirming payment. The more documentation you provide, the less likely you are to get the form returned.
The purpose of the documentation is to confirm that the cost is genuine, that it can be linked to NHHS’s operations, that it occurs during the period in which we post it, and that the correct VAT treatment is performed.
To reset your password, please proceed as with any other Google-account. Your username is «studentnumber@nhhs.no» (e.g. S123456@nhhs.no)
Not at all. There are many activities to choose from, and for some, it can feel a bit overwhelming.
It’s good to know that all activities during Welcome Week organized by the student association (NHHS) are optional.
Your buddies/faddere will inform you about the events and will organize pre-parties and gatherings beforehand. Many choose to take a rest day or join the alcohol-free group for a day or two — feel free to take advantage of this option if it appeals to
On nhhs.no, you’ll find everything you need to know. We also have other information channels that are useful to follow:
If you wish to start your own group within NHHS, you must send an application to org@nhhs.no. The application must include the elements specified in the Guidelines for the Establishment of an Interest Group in NHHS. You should base your application on this template.
You can reset your password
To reset your password, follow the same steps you would for any Google account. Your username is studentnumber@nhhs.no (e.g. s123456@nhhs.no).
Go to http://gsuite.nhhs.no/
Enter your student number, for example s123456
Click Next
Click “Forgot password?”
If you are first asked to enter your last known password, click “Try another way.” You will then have the option to receive a link or verification code sent to your NHH email address. Here, you MUST enter your NHH email in the format studentnumber@student.nhh.no (e.g. s123456@student.nhh.no). This is an email alias for your NHH email, and it is the format registered as the recovery email for your NHHS email account.
If you have previously logged in and registered a phone number on your account, you can also reset your password using that.
Still having problems? Contact it.info@nhhs.no
To have an expense you incur in NHHS approved and reimbursed, you should first confirm with the financial officer of your subcommittee that the purchase is covered by their budget.
Practically, all you need to do is fill out a digital expense form. Once the form is completed, it will be sent to your student association email. We will check that the form is filled out correctly and that the supporting documentation is sufficient.
Read our expense guide here to save both yourself and us time. You will receive a confirmation that the expense form has been received, and it will then be sent for electronic approval by both the financial officer of the subcommittee and a staff member in the Accounting Group.
If the expense is approved, it will be processed for payment.
For us to reimburse an expense you make on behalf of NHHS, the documentation must be sufficient for our auditor to approve it (cf. Accounting Regulation § 5-1-1).
If you want to be reimbursed for a purchase, the receipt must be attached as a supporting document to the expense form. We require:
A specification of what was purchased
Date stamp showing when it was bought
Amount
VAT treatment
Information about the company where the purchase was made
If the purchase confirmation is not from a company that provides a proper receipt, you must also provide some form of agreement documentation and a bank statement showing proof of payment. The more complete your documentation, the less likely it is that the form will be returned to you for corrections.
The purpose of the documentation is to confirm that the expense is genuine, related to NHHS operations, recorded in the correct accounting period, and that VAT treatment is applied correctly.
The matriculation ceremony takes place in the Aula at NHH, and you should use Entrance C. It will be clearly signposted.
You can see where the Aula is located on the map here.
Depending on when you send the expense form to our mailbox, the reimbursement process can take between 14 and 18 days if everything is approved immediately. From the time the form is approved, we estimate it will take about 14 days.
The invoice will be sent to the person who booked the VK before the end of the month following the month of the event.
Students at NHH live all over Bergen. Many students choose to live near the school and enjoy it, while others prefer to live in the city center or in less central areas. You need to decide for yourself what is important when choosing where to live, but it can be helpful to keep in mind where NHH is located on the map.
Hatleberg is the student housing closest to the school and is a good option for NHH students. It’s also a great place to get to know other students.
NHH will send an email with your student number, PIN code, and a link to Studentweb at the beginning of August.
More information can be found here.
NHH does not have any fixed holidays other than Christmas break, Easter break, and summer vacation. However, some lecturers choose to give lecture-free weeks during the so-called autumn and winter breaks.
No, participation in the mathematics preparatory course is completely optional. The course is a great opportunity to refresh your math skills and meet new people.
You can find more information about the mathematics preparatory course here.
There are many subcommittees, interest groups, and sports teams within NHHS, and they all gladly welcome new members every year.
The week after Welcome Week, Recruitment Week takes place — this is your chance to get to know all the groups and learn more about their application processes. More information about this will be shared during Freshers’ Week and on nhhs.no!
You can find all the groups that are recruiting in the recruitment portal at http://sok.nhhs.no.
Yes and yes! We have our own buddy groups for master’s students. The activities are mostly the same for bachelor’s, master’s, and international buddy groups, but in the Welcome Week (WW) program, you can see when each group has its specific schedule.
The Facebook group is for all new students, so make sure to join!
Every day during Welcome Week, there will be several members of the Welcome Week Committee on duty 24 hours a day — this is called the Daghavende arrangement (Duty Officer system). The Duty Officers are responsible for ensuring that everything runs safely and smoothly, whether it’s on campus or at other NHHS-organized events for new students.
The Duty Officers are easy to recognize — they wear dark blue T-shirts with “DAGHAVENDE” written in large white letters on both the front and back. They always carry the Duty Officer phone, which is staffed around the clock.
If you have any questions or something you need to report, contact the Duty Officer by calling 451 86 050. The number is also printed on all Welcome Week wristbands.
The invoice will be sent to the person who booked VK before the end of the month following the month of the event.
Depending on when the expense form is sent, reimbursement times may vary from 14 to 18 days if the reimbursement is approved. From time of approval we estimate roughly 14 days.
Tickets for events hosted by the Student Assosciation at NHH (NHHS) will be sold in the Orbi app, including the Welcome Week. It is therefore recommended to keep the app throughout your time at NHH.
How to create an Orbi account:
- Download the app “Orbi” from App Store/Google Play
- Create an account and choose “Norges Handelshøyskole” as your organization.
How to purchase a ticket for the Welcome Week: Under “Events” in the Orbi app, you will find “Welcome week 2024”. Purchasing this ticket is necessary in order to attend all events taking place during the Welcome Week. When signing up, fill in your age, address in Bergen, name and phone number of a contact person (e.g. a parent or someone you trust) and your allergies.
Questions regarding tickets can be directed to arrangement@nhhs.no
During the Welcome Week (FKU), there will be several members from the Welcome Week committee on duty 24 hours a day, and this is called the «Daghavende» system. The Daghavende is responsible for ensuring that everything runs smoothly and safely, whether it’s on campus or at other locations where events for new students are organized by NHHS.
You can easily recognize the Daghavende as they will be wearing dark blue t-shirts with «DAGHAVENDE» written in large white letters on both the back and the front. They will always have the Daghavende phone with them, which is staffed around the clock. If you have any questions or something you need to report, let the Daghavende know, and you can reach them at the phone number 451 86 050. This number is also printed on all FKU wristbands.
There are many subcommittees, interest groups, and sports teams in NHHS, and they all happily accept new members every year. The week after FKU, the Recruitment Week will be organized, where you will have the opportunity to get to know all the groups and receive information about the recruitment process for each of them. More details about this will be provided during FKU and on nhhs.no!
You can find all the groups recruiting in the recruitment portal at http://sok.nhhs.no.
NHH will send out an email containing your student number, PIN code, and a link to Studentweb in the beginning of August.
For more information, look here.
The students at NHH reside throughout Bergen. Many students choose to live in the areas surrounding the school and enjoy it, while others prefer to live in the city center or other locations. You must decide what is essential for you when choosing a place to live, but it’s a good idea to keep in mind where NHH is located on the map.
Hatleberg is the student housing closest to the school and is a popular option for NHH students. Living there also allows you to easily get to know other students.
For bus schedules and routes, you can search on skyss.no or download the Skyss app.
The bus stop closest to NHH is called «Handelshøyskolen.»
On nhhs.no, you will find everything you need to know. We also have other information channels that are useful to use:
- Facebook group: «Students starting at NHH autumn 2023»
- NHHS’s Instagram: nhhstudentforening
You can also ask your buddy, your faddere (mentors), or contact NHHS on Facebook.
During FKU, we will also have a dedicated stand called FKU-punkt, where you can come by and get information. Read more about it here.
Not at all. There are plenty of activities to choose from, and many might find it a bit overwhelming.
It’s good to know that all the activities happening during the orientation week, organized by the student association (NHHS), are optional to participate in.
Your mentors will inform you about the events taking place and will organize pre-parties and gatherings before them. Many students choose to take a day off or join the open activities for a day or two. Feel free to take advantage of this option if it appeals to you!
That’s right! You can find the program here.
Welcome Week (WW) starts on August 14th and ends on August 20th.
