Information for International Employees
NHM's welcome page in English is specifically designed for new international employees. Ensure you share this page with them well before their start date, and encourage them to review the information provided thoroughly.
ISMO
UiO's International Staff Mobility Office (ISMO) supports incoming international staff and their families with relocation to UiO. They offer useful information and resources for international employees on their web page, and the new employee is encouraged to contact them directly for guidance and assistance, including questions about accommodation, visas, permits, insurance, taxes, opening a bank account, and more.
Accommodation for International Employees
UiO has a limited number of apartments available for international employees upon arrival and during their initial 12 months. This includes student housing for young international researchers under the age of 40. Due to the limited availability, accommodation through UiO is not guaranteed. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible.
Should a new employee need accommodation, you can connect them with the relevant contact persons at the museum for further assistance.
Norwegian Training
Learning the Norwegian language is key to integrating into Norwegian life and is helpful for fully integrating into the work environment.
For new employees in permanent academic positions, language training is a mandatory part of the employment contract. It is important to communicate this requirement and the associated expectations clearly to the new employee. Managers are responsible for supporting new employees in this process, ensuring that language support is incorporated into onboarding and continued through subsequent annual one-to-one work dialogues.
NHM covers the expenses for Norwegian classes offered by UiO for all permanent academic staff.
NHM in addition encourages temporary employees to learn Norwegian. Temporary employees should receive information about the options for learning Norwegian when entering into an employment contract.