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Top Universities in Norway

Of the 25 universities in Norway, University of Oslo ranks highest at #119 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Norwegian University of Science and Technology (QS World #267) and University of Bergen (QS World #287). The universities on this list offer 4 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #119 (University of Oslo) to #287 (University of Bergen); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Oslo has the largest research record in this group, with 16,156,625 citations and an h-index of 1,009. 8 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 25 public to 0 private institutions. Molde University College is the largest, with 3,800 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 2 years (120 ECTS credit program). 100% are full-time. Kristiania University College offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities in Norway?

University of Oslo (QS World #119), Norwegian University of Science and Technology (QS World #267) and University of Bergen (QS World #287) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in Norway are public?

25 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Norway?

Most listed courses run 2 years (120 ECTS credit program).

Which university has the most courses in Norway?

Kristiania University College, with 3, ahead of Norwegian Teacher Academy for Studies in Religion and Education (1).

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