University of Oslo

The University of Oslo is a public research university located in Oslo, Norway. It is the oldest university in Norway and consistently considered the country's leading university, one of the highest ranked universities in the Nordic countries and one of world's hundred highest ranked universities. As Norway’s oldest of its kind, UiO has been committed to excellence in education, research, science communication and innovation since 1811. (uio.no)

13 percent of the student population is from foreign countries. With its old campus downtown and the modern campus at Blindern, UiO is centrally located and easily accessible, with modern buildings in lush, green surroundings. The main campus of Blindern, just minutes by subway, tram, or bicycle from the heart of Oslo, offers proximity to the forests and hills surrounding the city and affords wonderful views of the Oslo Fjord.

This subject-specific exchange partner institution is suitable for students in the following subject area(s) only:

  • Dental Studies
  • History, classics and archaeology
  • Law
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Scandinavian Studies

Teaching is available in both English and Norwegian.  Please check that you can take a full course load in English at this institution. 

Scandinavian Studies students will be expected undertake teaching entirely in Norwegian at this institution so must meet minimum language requirements.

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