1. Welcome to the Master’s programme in Economics

2. Programme Information about the academic structure of the programme by Edwin Leuven, Head of programme Short introduction by the Student council and the Melt Student Network Practical aspects of the programme by Line Grenheim, Student adviser An introduction to StudentWeb (optional)

3. Where to find information? The programme’s home page Economics (master's - 2 years)Economics (master's - 2 years) Here you can find: Messages Information about exchange possibilities Programme structure Programme options Master projects - etc..

4. Structure of the programme -Information about the study plan and recommended order of courses All three study options have their own programme pages where you will find a detailed programme structure incl. the compulsory courses for each study option

5. The course and semester pages

6. The department’s home page  studies  manage your studies

7. Website for master students Information about thesis work, oral exam, leave of absence, deadlines, scholarships - etc.

8. My studies So far available from UiO’s front page (www.uio.no)www.uio.no In "Mine studier" UiO students get - personal course schedule - messages from programmes and courses - links to programmes and courses

9. In conclusion.. Programme pages Course and semester pages The Department’s home page Manage your studies  For master studentsManage your studiesFor master students My studies Contact persons: Student adviser, lecturers

10. Registration for courses: Deadline 1st September How to get a user name and password StudentWeb Confirm Study plan Payment of semester – and print fees

11. Your personal student email Our main point of contact with you – please check your student email regularly! Log on to your UiO email at mail.uio.nomail.uio.no

12. Student & semester card Semester card: will be sent to you in the post from the middle of June/December once you have registered as a student in StudentWeb and paid the semester feeStudentWeb Student card for UiO: may be obtained from SiO may be obtained from SiO The student card is your access card and library card at UiO’s libraries. –Valid student identification gives you the right to discounts for travel and theatre performances etc. Student number: printed on the semester card. You will also find your number in StudentWeb.

13. Recognition of previous education Norwegian education Recognition of foreign education (see English application form on “For master students” web pages) Contact person : Line Grenheim Remember to apply in good time – applications may take up to 3 months to assess!

14. A Semester abroad Exchange agreements Department, Faculty and UiOExchange agreements Department, Faculty and UiO When to go: the 2nd semester  see information on Semester abroad pageSemester abroad Application deadline: 15 September Contact person : Line Grenheim

15. Facilities Akademika book shop (remember to bring semester card) Reading room (10 th floor) See information online: http://www.sv.uio.no/english/studies/resources/study-halls/ http://www.sv.uio.no/english/studies/resources/study-halls/ Student card and access (The Sio Centre) Access to ES: bring your student card to the reception on the 12 th floor http://www.sv.uio.no/studier/ressurser/apningstider/ http://www.sv.uio.no/studier/ressurser/apningstider/ Library Science shop

16. Social info The social environment at the Department The student council (Fagutvalget) Frederik (arranges parties etc) Observator (the ”newspaper” at our Department produced by and for the students) ECONLINK (Students – private sector).. and more? http://www.sv.uio.no/econ/english/student-life/ http://www.sv.uio.no/econ/english/student-life/

17. Contact information Study plans, external education, exchange, supervisors: Line Grenheim (line.grenheim@econ.uio.no) Visiting hours: Wednesdays 13:00-15:00 Hand-in of master thesis, oral exam: Rhiana Bergh-Seeley (rhiana.bergh-seeley@econ.uio.no) Office 1206 Admission: Sofie Kjernli-Wijnen (sofie.kjernli-wijnen@econ.uio.no) Office 1213 Head of Programme: Rhiana Bergh-Seeley Sofie Kjernli-Wijnen Edwin Leuven (edwin.leuven@econ.uio.no)