Student life at campus Hønefoss
Campus Hønefoss, located centrally in the town, offers a vibrant and inclusive student environment with a wide range of activities and services. With its own student pub, student society, sports teams, and student associations, it is well equipped for both academic development and social well-being.
A diverse campus environment
Campus Hønefoss is known for its clear and diverse environment, where students from various backgrounds and age groups meet. This creates a dynamic atmosphere that makes it easy to get to know fellow students and engage in campus life.
People are generally nice and open. This probably has something to do with the environment being so diverse, and that it is not too large, which means you get to know many people.
Former student Maria Cata
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Buddy week and social events
The buddy week marks the start of the academic year and offers a range of events such as concerts, parties, and social gatherings. This provides new students with a great opportunity to get to know each other and the campus. Additionally, the student society organises activities throughout the year, including film nights, theme parties, and ski trips.
Concert at campus Hønefoss during buddy week. Remember to keep an eye on the buddy week programme so you don't miss any of the events during the first period.
Student associations and academic community
All study programmes at campus have their own student associations offering both academic and social activities. Here you can attend lectures, quiz nights, and social gatherings, and connect with students across different years.
keyboard_backspace Check out student associations for law students, economics and management students and IT students.
The student society
In addition to student associations, there is a dedicated student society at Hønefoss, maintained by the students. The society organises various events such as a Halloween party, film nights, and a ski trip to Hemsedal, as well as the student pub on campus – Joker’n.
keyboard_backspace Student Society in Ringerike on Facebook
Sports and outdoor activities
Campus Hønefoss offers a wide range of sports activities, both at recreational and competitive levels. Student sports include football, skiing, and volleyball. Additionally, the local area offers wonderful nature experiences such as trips to Trollfossen, Kjerraten in Åsa, and the mountain Gyranfisen. Ringkollen is a popular area for cross-country skiing.
Location and facilities
The campus is located in Ringerike municipality, just one hour from Oslo. In recent years, there have been extensive upgrades to the campus building, including a new building with a bookshop, service centre, café, and gym. This provides students with modern facilities and good meeting places.
Facts about campus Hønefoss
Location: Campus Hønefoss is located just by Hønefoss town centre in Ringerike municipality. Just under 30,500 inhabitants live in the municipality, which is about an hour’s drive from Oslo.