University of Bergen

The University of Bergen (UiB) is an internationally recognised research university. Academic diversity and high quality are fundamental for us. UiB is the most cited university in Norway. There are seven faculties at UiB and there are a total of 16 900 students at the university. Around 1 880 of these are international students. We employ 3 600 staff. PhD candidates are paid employees of staff, making the doctoral degree at UiB particularly attractive for rising talent. About one in three graduating doctors are from outside Norway.

The University of Bergen has been, is now and shall continue to be an international research university in which all activity is based on academic freedom and curiosity-driven research.

Our mission is to contribute to society through our expertise acquired through excellent research, education, dissemination of knowledge and innovation.

The faculties and the University museum represent our most important knowledge arenas.

We shall profile the relevance of research and education. Controversy and dissemination of knowledge are a prerequisite for developing academia and a democratic society.

We offer our students outstanding research-based education, from basic degree programmes to doctoral, post-doctoral and continuing education programmes. Knowledge, scientific training, critical reflection, performance skills and personal development are the hallmarks of our educational programme.

We recognize the value of skilled teaching expertise and will continue to recruit and develop good teachers. We shall make provisions for studentactive learning situations that promote insight into research, collaboration and positive learning outcomes.

We shall continue to develop our international network. Our alumni, equipped with their research-based knowledge and expertise, shall make contributions throughout the world.