Study Guide 2015/2016 Useful Websites

Study guide 2015/2016 Useful websites uio.no uio.no/english/studies/admission uio.no/english/research/doctoral-degree-and-career/ uio.no/english/student-life visitnorway.com visitoslo.com toefl.org ielts.org siu.no Editorial staff 2014: Karen Marie Fjeldstad, Elisabeth Josefine Lackner. Photo: Hans Fredrik Asbjørnsen, Ivan Brodey, UiO’s photo archives, Dreamstime, Scanpix. Design: Siste Skrik Printing: 07 gruppen Number printed: 3000 uio.no/english/studies/ Contents Welcome Knowledge is the key to a better life for all. As a new international student at the University of Oslo, you are embarking on a journey towards new knowledge. The University of Oslo is a leading Euro pean university and the oldest and largest university in Norway. Aca demic excellence and research- Welcome to the University of Oslo 2 driven learning will be core elements of your life as a student at our institution. The University of Oslo 3– 4 We hope that your journey will be rewarding Studying in Oslo 5 – 6 and that you will experience that knowledge changes everything. Student life 7 – 8 Academic system 9 – 10 Exchange & cooperation programmes 11 – 12 Application and admission 13 – 14 Master’s degree programmes 15– 16 The Norwegian Quota Scheme 17 – 18 Course List 19 – 23 Ole Petter Ottersen Rector Gunn-Elin Aa. Bjørneboe University Director 01 The buildings at UiO are beautiful. Here Edvard Munch’s The Sun in 01 the University Aula.. 1 University of Oslo Study guide University of Oslo Study guide 2 The University of Oslo The University of Oslo is a renowned academic institution with strong traditions offering high quality education and research. As a student you will have access to all of this – in the beautiful city of Oslo. 02 A leading European university three of Norway’s foremost museums as well as The University of Oslo (UiO) was founded in a decentralised centre with nodes in Tromsø and 1811, and is Norway’s oldest, premier, and larg- Oslo. Our research groups have been given the 01 With over 27000 students and 300 student organisa- est institution of higher education. UiO has SFF-title for a period of ten years, and UiO’s first tions you are bound to meet new friends. contribu ted substantially to research, innova- three SFFs were established in 2003. tion, and education in and outside of Norway. 02 Green surroudings on campus - or white. Depending One third of all PhD candidates in Norway are on the season. The University of Oslo offers degree pro- admitted to a PhD programme at the University 03 As a student at UiO you will be surrounded by beau- grammes within eight faculties: Theology, Law, of Oslo. Most candidates are employed as re- tiful architecture in a green environment. Here, the Medicine, Humanities, Mathematics and Natural search fellows at the university or another re- 01 University Library of Oslo. Sciences, Dentistry, Social Sciences, and Educa- search institution. tion. We offer more than 800 courses taught in English at all levels, and 40 Master’s degree pro- Nobel Prize laureates grammes are taught in English. Four researchers at the University of Oslo have been rewarded Nobel prizes for their research, Students at the University of Oslo have access to more than all the other Norwegian universities. excellent lecture and university library facilities; the the award-winning library building has be- • Ragnar Frisch (1895-1973) was awarded the come a popular meeting place. Students at UiO very first Nobel Prize in Economics in 1969. live and learn in a positive and inclusive learning environment. • Odd Hassel (1897-1981) was awarded the 1969 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. International university Over 10% of the student population and more • Ivar Giæver (1929) received the than 25% of the PhD candidates at the University Nobel Prize in Physics in 1973. of Oslo have an international background. Oslo is an international capital with people and cul- • Trygve Haavelmo (1911-99) won the Nobel ture from all over the world. Prize for his work in Econo metrics. A research university The University of Oslo is Norway’s largest re- Facts and figures search institution. Basic research constitutes the The University of Oslo cornerstone of the University’s ongoing develop- ment as a research university of high internation- Students 27 000 al standing. We believe that excellence in research PhD candidates 3050 is a prerequisite for quality in university education, and that it is the key to the research commu- Staff 6000 nity’s ability to provide relevant responses to cur- Faculties 8 rent challenges, to contribute to innovation, and Museums 3 to engage in public and international issues. Library Holdings 3.6 mill Operating Budget 6.6 billions (NOK) The University of Oslo coordinates ten Centres Nobel Prize Winners 5 of Excellence (SFF), a Centre for Research-based Ranking, Shanghai no. 67 (World) Innovation, seven Marie Curie Training Sites, 03 3 University of Oslo Study guide University of Oslo Study guide 4 Studying in Oslo The capital of Norway is welcoming, vibrant, and cosmopolitan. Oslo offers a varied cultural life and easy access to outdoor experiences on the coast, in the forests, and in the mountains. UiO in Oslo Experience Norway from Oslo The University of Oslo’s original campus is lo- In Oslo you can combine high-quality education 05 cated in the city centre, adjacent to the Royal with unforgettable outdoor experiences, both Palace and the Parliament. The main campus of winter and summer. Norway is known for its Blindern, just minutes by subway, tram, or bicy- outstanding nature, and all of this is easily ac- cle from the heart of Oslo, offers proximity to cessible from Oslo. the forests and hills surrounding the city and af- fords wonderful views of the Oslo Fjord. As most You can also travel to see the Aurora Borealis Norwegians speak English, it is easy to find one’s (“Northern lights”), experience the midnight 01 way around. sun, and discover the beautiful fjords and mountains all over the country. Students in Norway 01 The city of Oslo lies at the end of the 100 km Oslo The city of everything love the fresh air, quiet atmosphere, clean water Fjord and is surrounded by sea, forests and hills. Oslo is smaller than most capitals, but offers all and vast areas of space – and nature. the cultural activities one expects to find in a 02 The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet. Oslo Opera capital as well as the beautiful nature surround- House is a landmark at the top of the Oslo Fjord. This spectacular building is designed by the Norwegian ing the city and the University. The Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta. capital is home to almost 600 000 inhabitants, and over 10 % of the entire population of Nor- 03 Oslomarka. Vast forested hills surrounding Oslo. way. Among Oslo’s 60 000 students, almost 75 % Ideal for outdoor activity after a short ride on public come from outside Oslo. transportation. 04 Ski enthusiast? In Oslomarka you can indulge in more Fjord city than 350 kilometers of prepared trails. The city of Oslo lies at the end of the 100 km Oslo Fjord and is surrounded by sea, forests, and 05 Oslo lies in the south-eastern part of Norway, and is a perfect venue for discovering the rest of the country. hills. You can reach many of the 40 islands in the 02 03 Oslo Fjord by boat from downtown Oslo. The cli- mate in Oslo is milder than the latitude suggests, and in the summertime the temperature nor- mally exceeds 20°C. Yet, the winters are cold enough to make Oslo a popular venue for skiing. Green and fresh Oslo’s many parks cover over 8 km2 of the city. Over 50 % of the city area of Oslo is covered by forest and parks, and there are hundreds of lakes within the city limits. With public transport, you can quickly and easily reach Oslomarka, the forested and hilly areas surrounding Oslo. Here you can go hiking, skiing, kajakking, camping, swimming, and explore the forests surrounding the city by bike. 04 5 University of Oslo Study guide University of Oslo Study guide 6 Student life There is so much more to being a student than studying. More than 300 active student associations, societies, and organisations contribute to a rich and varied social life for students at the University of Oslo. General facilities sional counselors to whom students can turn for The University of Oslo’s lecture rooms, laborato- advice in academic, financial or personal matters. ries, and computer labs are well-equipped and maintained, and the study facilities include Stay in shape and eat well state-of-the-art libraries and a wireless network You can choose from 60 different sports activi- zone for portable computer users. International ties in four training centres offered by the SiO students often comment positively on the availa- Student Sports, ranging from basketball, swim- bility and approachability of teachers. ming, squash to climbing, dance and yoga. You can get a customized, individual training pro- Start with friendships gramme, participate in group training, and At the beginning of each semester you are intro- get-started classes. duced to a Buddy – a student who has taken re- sponsibility for introducing the University of At UiO you can eat at more than 40 on-campus Oslo and the city to new students. When joining restaurants and cafes with a varied selection of a ‘Buddy group’ you quickly get to know new menus at student-friendly prices. students during the first week of your stay. Housing, budget and living costs 01 Every semester the University of Oslo arranges a All international students will receive guidelines special events programme for international stu- on how to book student housing after admission.

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