Learn from the best

University of Oslo (UiO) is Norway’s number one university and we have shaped society for over 200 years. UiO is contributing to a sustainable future through knowledge, responsibility and commitment.

Photo of Doctoral conferment in 2020

Doctoral examination ceremony in the University’s ceremonial hall The Aula which is decorated with Edvard Munch's only paintings in its original context.

Photo: Jarli&Jordan/UiO

A leading European university

UiO is the highest ranked university in Norway and among the World's Top 70 universities, according to the Shanghai World Ranking. With five Nobel Prize winners, UiO has a strong track record of pioneering research and scientific discovery.

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.

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Published Dec. 13, 2012 9:34 AM - Last modified Dec. 7, 2023 11:19 AM