Excellence in research and education
The University of Oslo is consistently ranked as Norway’s top university and is placed 113th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
UiO has highly ranked academic environments in fields such as Law and Education. Law is ranked #12 in Europe in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026. In the same ranking, Education is placed at #14.
Quality education
As a student at UiO you will learn from the best academic staff the country has to offer and be a part of a modern research-intensive university where opportunities are abundant. Expect fellow students who are highly motivated and engaged, and who will become part of your social and professional network for life.
The University of Oslo offers degree programmes at eight different faculties. We offer a wide range of courses taught in English, and around 60 Master’s degree programmes taught entirely in English, among them several Joint Degree Programmes.
A research university
The University of Oslo is Norway’s largest research institution. Research is the cornerstone of the University’s ongoing development as an educational institution of high international standing. We believe that excellence in research is a prerequisite for quality in education, and that it is the key to the research community’s ability to provide relevant responses to current challenges, to contribute to innovation, and to engage in public and international issues.
One third of all PhD candidates in Norway are admitted to a PhD programme at the University of Oslo. Most candidates are employed as research fellows at the university or another research institution.
An international university
Our international recognition and rank, combined with the substantial number of courses and degrees taught in English, has made UiO an attractive destination for a growing number of international students. Currently 15 percent of the student population come from other countries, and 37 percent of the PhD candidates. At UiO you will meet students from all over the world.
Circle U. - a European University Initiative
UiO is a member of the European University Initiative Circle U. - an inclusive, research-intensive and interdisciplinary European university. Students, staff, and partners from civil society, businesses and the public sector collaborate to jointly develop competencies and solutions for keeping Europe and our planet healthy, peaceful, democratic and prosperous. Read more about Circle U.