Academic Index Last updated: May 31, 2026

11 Best Universities in Oslo

Our data-driven ranking evaluates 11 elite institutions across Oslo to determine true academic prominence. The algorithmic evaluation processed 173K scholarly outputs and 5.98M peer-reviewed citations, mapping the region's total research impact.

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University of Oslo

#1 in Norway #21 in Europe

27% Acceptance

26,650 Enrollment

1811 Founded

2

BI Norwegian Business School

#8 in Norway #523 in Europe

26% Acceptance

3,453 Enrollment

1943 Founded

3

Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

#13 in Norway #747 in Europe

24% Acceptance

17,000 Enrollment

1968 Founded

4

Kristiania University College

#15 in Norway #882 in Europe

28% Acceptance

2,400 Enrollment

2016 Founded

5

Oslo Metropolitan University

#16 in Norway #900 in Europe

29% Acceptance

2018 Founded

6

Oslo School of Architecture and Design

#21 in Norway #1119 in Europe

14% Acceptance

18,680 Enrollment

1961 Founded

7

Norwegian Academy of Music

#22 in Norway #1196 in Europe

14% Acceptance

770 Enrollment

1973 Founded

8

MF Norwegian School of Theology

#23 in Norway #1207 in Europe

84% Acceptance

4,500 Enrollment

1907 Founded

9

Oslo National Academy of the Arts

#24 in Norway #1392 in Europe

50% Acceptance

1996 Founded

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VID Specialized University

#26 in Norway #1849 in Europe

40% Acceptance

2016 Founded

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Lovisenberg Diaconal College

#29 in Norway #2419 in Europe

36% Acceptance

1994 Founded