University of Oslo

The University Board is the University of Oslo's highest decision-making body. The Board has 11 members and consists of a chairperson, three members elected from among the employees with teaching and research positions, one member elected from among the technical and administrative staff, two members elected from the student body and four external members. The Rector is the chairperson.

UiO is Norway's oldest institution for research and higher education, with 28,000 students and 6,000 employees. UiO celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2011. UiO has 8 faculties, 2 museums and several centers. In addition, UiO has 10 Norwegian Centres of Excellence.

The University of Oslo has played a pivotal role in many of the major changes in Norway over the last 200 years. In connection with our bicentennial in 2011, we published stories about the University's contributions to society.

Most study programs expect you to be able to search scientific literature and scientific sources, use sources ethically, and view different kinds of information critically. Our courses will help you to strenghten your ability to do this.

At the University Library we have exciting and interesting events. Have a look at what is on. We are currently hosting several exhibitions at our libraries. (In Norwegian only) We have a lot of useful courses. Don't miss out on courses which supplement your studies.

UiO offers research training of a high international standard. To be eligible for admission to a PhD programme, certain educational and financial requirements must be met.

We see a change from a focus on the dramatic consequences of climate change to a larger focus on technological solutions. Will this make us equipped to engage in the battle for a climate friendly future?