Norwegian University of Life Sciences

🇳🇴 Norway 4-Year University

Global #1425 Norway #7

Campus of Norwegian University of Life Sciences

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Institution Info

Founded: 1859
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 6,345 students
Website: http://www.nmbu.no/

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Norwegian University of Life Sciences is a higher education institution in Norway, founded in 1859. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is among the top 10 universities in Norway. The university has approximately 6,345 students, a member of Top 10 Universities in Norway.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #791 · Ranked	—
THE	2026	THE #863 · Ranked	37,82
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1425 · Ranked	71,89

Research Output via OpenAlex

378

h-index

1,783,637

Citations

27,148

Publications

29,364

i10-index

1,86

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Top 10 Universities in Norway

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Motto

"Kunnskap for livet"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norwegian University of Life Sciences's global ranking?

Norwegian University of Life Sciences is ranked #1,425 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Norway, it holds the #7 position.

When was Norwegian University of Life Sciences founded?

Norwegian University of Life Sciences was founded in 1859, making it 167 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Norway.

How many students attend Norwegian University of Life Sciences?

Norwegian University of Life Sciences has a student body of approximately 6,345 students.

What is Norwegian University of Life Sciences's research output?

Norwegian University of Life Sciences has produced 27,148 research publications with 1,783,637 total citations and an h-index of 378, according to OpenAlex data.