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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? 

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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.

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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."

–Halfdan (31)