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University of Oslo

University of Oslo

🇳🇴 Norway 4-Year University
Global #60 Norway #1
Campus of University of Oslo

Institution Info

Founded
1811
Type
4-Year University
Students
26,650 students
Faculty
7,029

About

University of Oslo is a higher education institution in Norway, founded in 1811. Recognized as one of the world's top 100 universities, it is the top-ranked university in Norway. The university has approximately 27K students, a member of Global A-Tier (World 21-100) and Top 50 Universities in Europe.

Rankings

Source Year Rank Score
QS 2026 QS #119 · Top 200 65.70
THE 2026 THE #114 · Top 200 65.16
UNIRANKS 2026 UniRanks #60 · Top 100 93.07
ARWU 2025 ARWU #83 · Top 100 28.20

Research Output via OpenAlex

969
h-index
14,909,296
Citations
182,237
Publications
199,341
i10-index
2.39
Mean Citedness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Oslo's global ranking?

University of Oslo is ranked #60 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Norway, it holds the #1 position.

When was University of Oslo founded?

University of Oslo was founded in 1811, making it 215 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in Norway.

How many students attend University of Oslo?

University of Oslo has a student body of approximately 26,650 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 3:1.

What is University of Oslo's research output?

University of Oslo has produced 182,237 research publications with 14,909,296 total citations and an h-index of 969, according to OpenAlex data.