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Study at UiO

UiO educates students with the knowledge, will, and ability to create a better world. Studying at UiO you will gain a world class education while experiencing a vibrant, culturally rich region.

Why choose UiO?

  • A leading European university ranked among the World's Top 75.
  • Five Nobel Prize winners demonstrate a strong track record of pioneering research. UiO has one-third of all PhD candidates in Norway.
  • Norway's number one university with over 200 years of shaping society.
  • An international university with 15% of students and 37% of PhD candidates from other countries.

Where else can you blend a world-class education with the lively energy of Oslo, all while enjoying the tranquility of the surrounding forests and fjords? 

studenter på campus

Find your study program

UiO offers a wide range of high quality master's programmes taught in English.

Application and admission

Get started with your application to UiO.

student at the start of semester

Already on your way to UiO?

Ensure a smooth start to your studies. See our step-by-step guide to plan a successful study stay in Norway.

"UiO feels more like a village. You can walk across campus in three minutes."

– Audun (30)