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University of Oslo

Oslo, Norway

PublicWorld #113

Quick facts

World rank
#113
Acceptance rate
25%
Students
28,000
International students
18%
Institution type
Public
Founded
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Overview

Established in 1811, the University of Oslo (UiO) is Norway's oldest and highest-ranked university. It is a leading European research university located in Oslo, offering programs across eight faculties including Medicine, Law, Humanities, and Social Sciences. UiO is a member of the Circle U. university alliance and The Guild of research-intensive European universities.

Fields of study

  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Social Sciences
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics & Natural Sciences
  • Theology
  • Dentistry
  • Education

Accreditation: NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education)

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
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TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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GPA (minimum)
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Intakes
—
Application deadlines
December 1
Rolling admissions
No

Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.

Tuition & costs

International students

Varies by program

Domestic students

Varies by program

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Programs

Programs offered by University of Oslo
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
BioscienceMaster's—$260,000Varies—
Data ScienceMaster's—$210,000Varies—
EconomicsMaster's—$185,000Varies—
International Community HealthMaster's—$185,000Varies—
Peace and Conflict StudiesMaster's—$185,000Varies—

Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.