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University of Oslo

Universitetet i Oslo

UniversityOslo, NorwayFounded 181126,100 students (2023)

Overview

The University of Oslo is Norway's oldest institution of higher education and research, established in 1811. It is organised in eight faculties and also runs two museums and a university library, with most activity at the Blindern campus and the historic city-centre buildings. For 2023 it reported 26,100 students and 7,200 employees.

Facts

Founded
1811, originally named the Royal Frederick University
Faculties
Eight faculties, two museums and a university library
Students
26,100 (2023)
Employees
7,200 (2023)
Funding
Total income NOK 9,530 million, of which NOK 6,421 million basic funding (2023)

Work at University of Oslo

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Sources

  1. UiO in numbers and factsUniversity of Oslo · accessed 2026-09-05
  2. University of OsloWikipedia · accessed 2026-09-05

Last reviewed 2026-09-05