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Health and Wellbeing

NMBU wants all students to thrive during their studies. Here we have gathered information related to health and well-being.

  • There are a number of telephone services and webpages where you can get advice, guidance and someone to speak with in case you need urgent assistance and do not have anyone else to speak with.

  • SiÅs collaborates with the Health Center in Ås offering health services for students at NMBU. Below you will find information that may be relevant for both your physical and mental health.

    • The Health Centre for youth and students - SiÅs (sias.no)
      The centre offers services through nurses, psychologists, midwives and family therapists. Their services are free for all students who have paid their semester fees 
    • The Student Life Coordinator
      The student life coordinator is located in the Student Lounge and works to increase well-being and inclusion, and to reduce the feeling of loneliness among students
    • The Student Chaplain at NMBU
      The Student Chaplain is ready and willing to speak with all students, regardless of background or faith on a variety of topics.
    • Say it in words
      A forum for anyone who would like to share their thoughts with someone or search for friends. Feel free to create a user account and leave a message on the forum 
    • AskMore
      An organization that offers a chat service for those who wish to chat anonymously with someone, by chat-function or calling the help-line
    • ROS - Advice on eating disorders
      Free advice service if you or someone you know needs help
    • Self help - SiO
      Developed by the studentsamskipnaden at the university in Oslo (SiO)
    • Diabilities and Special Needs Arrangements
      On this page you will find information on special arrangements during your studies and exams 
    • SiÅs Health website
      SiÅs offers individual advice
    • The Crisis Centre in Follo (KISIF)
      The Crisis Centre in Follo offers counsellors that you can talk with especially in a crisis. They offer women, men and children who are exposed to domestic violence or abuse, temporary housing to escape their situation. The Centre in also offers phone counselling for women, men and children. Please read more Information about the Crisis Centre in Follo Brochure in English.
    • Do you need guidance with your studies?
      The student advisors at the various faculties can help you with academic matters or refer you to staff with more specialised knowledge. They can help you plan out your study program and advise you on which courses to take with regards to your intellectual interests.
    • The Student Information Centre (SiT)
      SiT is the university's oracle service for students, and can answer most things. If they cannot answer themselves, they will put you in touch with the right person.
      • Opening hours: 10:00-15:00 Monday-Friday
      • Location: Urbygningen (the clock building)
      • Phone: 67 23 01 11
      • Telephone hours: 08:00-15:00
      • sit@nmbu.no

  • 21-24-year-olds get a 75 per cent discount on dental services.

    Those who turn 21, 22, 23 or 24 in 2023 will receive a 75 per cent discount on dental treatment and dental health services at the public dental clinics for the rest of the year.

    Those who wish to take advantage of the offer must contact their nearest public dental clinic.

  • Surveys relating to students' health and well-being show that students who participate actively in the student environment and who volunteer, are less lonely and feel better at their place of study. That's why it is important for you to take part in the student community and get involved!

    Here are tips for some activities you can get involved in:

    Surveys relating to students' health and well-being show that students who participate actively in the student environment and who volunteer, are less lonely and feel better at their place of study. That's why it is important for you to take part in the student community and get involved!

    Here are tips for some activities you can get involved in:

  • Fikselauget in Ås (The fixing crew - loosely translated!)

    Ås now has one of the country's first Fikselaug! The fixing crew is part of an initiative to increase awareness and knowledge of material use, it's quality and also in teaching techniques for taking care of and reusing clothes. Workshops are organized once a month. These are open to anyone who wants to learn more about repairing clothes and taking care of what they have. For dates and more information visit Fikselauget Ås on Facebook.

    Vestby and Ås Red Cross

    The Red Cross is active in the area and needs volunteers, for the activities like 'visit a senior', refugee guide and homework help.

    Ås Volunteer Centre

    The Ås Volunteer Center is for all residents of Ås municipality, and it is up to you what it can be used for. Do you have a good idea? Or would you like to contribute to one of the existing activities? Contact them! They offer activities such as a language café for those wanting to learn more Norwegian in an informal setting.

    The 'Future in our hands' Ås

    The 'the Future in our hands' Ås (Fremtiden i våre hender Ås) is a group working on a food project that focuses on eliminating the waste of food and resources. They have also been initiators of the food cooperative Bua - Bærekraft i butik store on campus. They help promote the reuse of consumer goods.

    Other types of voluntary work (Frivillig.no)

    Frivillig.no is a portal listing all voluntary work in Norway. On this portal, you can easily search for a city or county and see what kind of opportunities are available near you.

    • Social Study Lab 
      The university library invites you to academic and social functions for students and others are NMBU. Tuesdays from 9:00-14:00 at the university library. The Social Study Lab has a safe and calm atmosphere where you can study alongside other students. Writing Advisors from the Writing Centre are also available for questions
    • Survey Results on student health and wellbeing at NMBU (only in Norwegian)
      On this page you can find the NMBU results from SHoT-surveys, but these are only in Norwegian.
    • Diabilities and Special Needs Arrangements
      On this page you will find information on special arrangements during your studies and exams