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University of Bergen

University of Bergen

🇳🇴 Norway 4-Year University
Global #120 Norway #2
Campus of University of Bergen

Institution Info

Founded
1946
Type
4-Year University
Students
16,900 students
Faculty
4,215
Website
https://uib.no

About

University of Bergen is a higher education institution in Norway, founded in 1946. Recognized as among the world's top 500 universities, it is one of the top 3 universities in Norway. The university has approximately 17K students, a member of Global B-Tier (World 101-300) and Top 50 Universities in Europe.

Rankings

Source Year Rank Score
QS 2026 QS #287 · Ranked 46.80
THE 2026 THE #287 · Ranked 54.90
UNIRANKS 2026 UniRanks #120 · Top 200 91.34
ARWU 2025 ARWU #201 · Ranked

Research Output via OpenAlex

730
h-index
8,710,939
Citations
207,135
Publications
117,616
i10-index
1.41
Mean Citedness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Bergen's global ranking?

University of Bergen is ranked #120 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Norway, it holds the #2 position.

When was University of Bergen founded?

University of Bergen was founded in 1946, making it 80 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Norway.

How many students attend University of Bergen?

University of Bergen has a student body of approximately 16,900 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is University of Bergen's research output?

University of Bergen has produced 207,135 research publications with 8,710,939 total citations and an h-index of 730, according to OpenAlex data.