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Conferment of honorary doctoral degrees

Honorary doctoral degrees of UiO (Doctor Honoris Causa) are given to prominent, often foreign, academics.

UiO has been entitled to appoint honorary doctorates since1824. The degrees are awarded without a thesis defence/disputation. They are usually appointed every three years at UiO's Annual Celebration in September.

Honorary doctoral degrees in 2024

In 2024, 18 new honorary doctors receive their degrees, 10 of whom are women. Ten of the candidates come from European countries, while eight are from the USA.

The honorary doctors are conferred at UiO's Annual Celebration on 2 September.

Previous Honorary Doctoral Degree Conferments

The University of Oslo has conferred doctoral degrees since 1902 (Links in Norwegian)

About the honorary doctoral degree

An institution that holds the right to confer a doctorate can award the degree of honorary doctor (Doctor Honoris Causa) in the same subject areas for significant scientific efforts.

Rules and guidelines

Overview of regulations that guide the procedure for appointing honorary doctorates at the University of Oslo.

Contact

If you have questions concerning UiO's honorary doctoral degrees, contact the External Relations Office:

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