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Oslo is progressive, determined and ambitious. The population is among the highest educated in the world, and the region is home to some of the world’s leading industries and companies.
Higher education for all is considered an important part of Norwegian society. Most universities and colleges are publicly funded, and many academic institutions do not charge tuition fees. A number of degree programs and courses are taught in English.
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SiO - The Student Welfare Organization of Oslo
Serves students at 27 educational institutions in Oslo, offering services that support student life.
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SiÅs - The Student Welfare Organization at Ås (NMBU)
Administers student accommodation, international guest accommodation, sport facilities, meeting rooms and other services.
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SiØ - The Student Welfare Organization in Østfold
Promotes a positive learning environment at Østfold University College (HiØ, led by a board with a majority of student members.
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SSN - The Student Welfare Organization of Southeast Norway
Provides safety and well-being services to students at campuses in the region.
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American College of Norway
Part of the American university system with a curriculum in English.
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BI Norwegian Business School
The largest business school in Norway and second largest in Europe. A private university with several campuses.
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Oslo New University College
Small private tertiary sector university college with courses in peace and conflict studies.
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Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences
INN operates on six campuses in southeastern Norway and has approximately 13,000 students.
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Kristiania University College
Private univeristy college offering classes in design, art, media, communication, marketing, economics, tech and health sciences. Some programs are offered in English.
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MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society
Private, specialized university focused on theology, religion, education and social studies.
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Norwegian Academy of Music
The largest music academy in Norway, offering both bachelor and master programs.
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Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
Specialized university focused on sports science, offering bachelor, master and PhD degree programs
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Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
Interdisciplinary research and study programs in food, health, environmental protection, climate and sustainable use of natural resources. One bachelor program in English and 12 master programs.
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Oslo National Academy of the Arts
University college offering education in visual arts, design and performing arts.
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Oslo School of Architecture and Design
Small specialized university with 650 students, focused on architecture, landscape architecture and design
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Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet)
Norway's third largest university with 22,000 students. Situated in the city center, the university offers bachelor, masters and PhD programs in addition to one-year and continuing education programs.
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University of Oslo (UiO)
Norway's oldest liberal arts university with 28,000 students.
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University of South-Eastern Norway
USN has 8 campuses and 18,000 students.
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VID Oslo
Private specialized university with 4,500 students. Offers theology, religion, intercultural communication and globalisation
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Østfold University College
Offers seven bachelor and master programs in English on campuses in Fredrikstad and Halden
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