University of Oslo

The University of Oslo, located in Norway’s capital, is a leading public research university and the oldest in the country. It is consistently recognised as Norway’s top university, ranks among the highest in the Nordic region, and is placed within the top 100 universities worldwide. 13% of its student population comes from countries outside Norway.

This subject-specific exchange partner institution is suitable for students in the following subject area(s) only:

  • History, classics and archaeology
  • Law
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Scandinavian Studies

Teaching is available in both English and Norwegian.  Please check that you can take a full course load in English at this institution. 

Scandinavian Studies students will be expected undertake teaching entirely in Norwegian at this institution so must meet minimum language requirements.

See language requirements for more information


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