The University of Oslo is a leading European university. As Norway’s oldest of its kind, UiO has been committed to excellence in education, research, science communication and innovation since 1811.
UiO in numbers – 2023
- 7 200 employees
- 26 100 students
- 8 faculties
- 2 museums
- 1 university library
- 241 study programmes
- 4 921 students graduated
- 10 centres of excellence
- 4 centres for excellence in education
- 1 centre for research-based innovation
- 1 centre for environment-friendly energy research
- 105 ERC-funded projects
- 427 doctorates awarded
- 5 Nobel Prize laureates
- About 70 percent international co-publications
- World's 73rd best research university (Shanghai ranking)
- Total income: 9530 million NOK
- Basic funding: 6421 million NOK
- Result-based funding: 2652 million NOK
- Other income: 457 million NOK
Strategies and ambitions
Strategy 2030
Our ambitions:
- Promote independent, ground-breaking, long-term research
- Educate students with the knowledge, ability and willingness to create a better world
- Strengthen the dialogue with the outside world and work to ensure that knowledge is put to use
- Be an innovative organisation and an attractive place of work and study
Climate and environmental strategy
Our ambitions:
- Offer education related to climate, environment and sustainability for all students
- Strengthen interdisciplinary research within the fields of climate, environment and sustainability
- Reduce our climate footprint and further develop a «green campus»
Interdisciplinary research areas
Through interdisciplinary initiatives, UiO will lead the way towards a sustainable society.
UiO:Energy and Environment
Strengthening interdisciplinary research in sustainable energy, climate and environment
UiO:Life Science
Strengthening interdisciplinary research within the fields of health and environment
Knowledge put to use: Innovation
By encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship, UiO contribute new solutions to society's most important needs.
Units and programmes
Innovation units and programmes nourish an innovation culture at UiO, and turn knowledge into products and services that benefit society.
The Life Science Building
Norway's largest university and hospital building will be a space for various types of research and collaboration across disciplines – taking life science into the future.
Oslo Science City
In the middle of Norway's most knowledge-intensive area we take part in developing a vibrant area with strong ecosystems for innovation.
International collaboration
Research communication
UiO manages some of Norway's most visited museums, facilitates knowledge-based conversations and provides facts where opinions are formed.
