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Norwegian University of Life Sciences

country rank  10
world rank  1621

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Overview

Founded in 1859, the Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige universitet (Norwegian University of Life Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Aas (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Akershus. This institution also has a branch campus in Oslo. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige universitet (NMBU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige universitet (NMBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 165-year-old Norwegian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NMBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Control Typepublic

Entity

Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Norwegian University of Life Sciences' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Norwegian University of Life Sciences
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Campus Location

Address Postboks 5003
Aas
1432 Akershus
Norway
Norwegian University of Life Sciences Phone Number +47 64 96 50 00
Norwegian University of Life Sciences Fax Number +47 64 94 75 05
Other locations Oslo

Norwegian University of Life Sciences's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Norwegian University of Life Sciences's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Norwegian University of Life Sciences.

Norwegian University of Life Sciences: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Norwegian University of Life Sciences's admission information.

Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Norwegian University of Life Sciences a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Norwegian University of Life Sciences's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Norwegian University of Life Sciences's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Norwegian University of Life Sciences has more than 800 international students.

Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Admission Office Admission Office

Postboks 5003
Aas 1432
64 96 50 00


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Norwegian University of Life Sciences.

Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Norwegian University of Life Sciences has an enrollment range of 6,000-6,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).


Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Control Type Control Type

Norwegian University of Life Sciences is a public higher education institution.


Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Entity Type Entity Type

Norwegian University of Life Sciences is a non-profit higher education institution.


Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Norwegian University of Life Sciences does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Norwegian University of Life Sciences's main facilities:


Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Library


Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Norwegian University of Life Sciences's main services:


Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Norwegian University of Life Sciences is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2005


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Norwegian University of Life Sciences's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Norwegian University of Life Sciences's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Norwegian University of Life Sciences's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Facebook page Norwegian University of Life Sciences's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Twitter page Norwegian University of Life Sciences's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

Norwegian University of Life Sciences's Instagram page Norwegian University of Life Sciences's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Norwegian University of Life Sciences's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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