University of Oslo
- Norway
- Founded 1811
Overview
The University of Oslo is a public research university located in Oslo, Norway. It is the oldest university in Norway.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1811Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
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| Main location | BlindernSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 26,650 (2021)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 7,029 (2021)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | uio.no (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson (opens in a new tab)Norwegian writer (1832–1910)
- Willy Brandt (opens in a new tab)German politician (SPD), chancellor of West Germany (1969–1974) and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
- Fridtjof Nansen (opens in a new tab)Norwegian polar explorer (1861–1930)
- Harald V of Norway (opens in a new tab)King of Norway from 1991 to 2026 (1937–2026)
- Jens Stoltenberg (opens in a new tab)Norwegian politician (born 1959)
- Gro Harlem Brundtland (opens in a new tab)29th Prime Minister of Norway
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