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University of Oslo

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Norwegian public research university

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About University of Oslo

According to Wikipedia, The University of Oslo is a public research university located in Oslo, Norway. It is the oldest university in Norway. Originally named the Royal Frederick University, the university was established in 1811 as the de facto Norwegian continuation of Denmark-Norway's common university, the University of Copenhagen, with which it shares many traditions. It was named for King Frederick VI of Denmark and Norway, and received its current name in 1939. The university was commonly nicknamed "The Royal Frederick's" before the name change, and informally also referred to simply as Universitetet .

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What Is University of Oslo Known For?

University of Oslo is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

University of Oslo's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Mathematics
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Algebra
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Geometry
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Statistics
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Computer Science
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Object Oriented Programming
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Programming
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Software Engineering
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Biology
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Neuroscience
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Zoology
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Botany
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Literature
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Writing
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Philology
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Mythology
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Philosophy
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Logic
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Ethics
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Marxism
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philosophy Degrees
Political Science
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Government
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Human Rights
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International Affairs
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political-science Degrees
Economics
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Econometrics
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Macroeconomics
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Microeconomics
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economics Degrees
Communications
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Linguistics
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Journalism
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Grammar
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communications Degrees
Education
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Secondary Education
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Higher Education
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Pedagogy
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Law
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Jurisprudence
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International Law
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Constitutional Law
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Psychology
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Psychoanalysis
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Clinical Psychology
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Social Psychology
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psychology Degrees
Religious Studies
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Theology
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Ministry
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Buddhism
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Medical
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Public Health
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Dentistry
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Mental Health
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medicine Degrees
History
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Political History
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American History
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Medieval Studies
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history Degrees
Physics
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Astrophysics
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Astronomy
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Biophysics
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physics Degrees
Business
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Management
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Finance
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Accounting
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business Degrees
Chemistry
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Geochemistry
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Inorganic Chemistry
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Physical Chemistry
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chemistry Degrees
Anthropology
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Social Anthropology
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Archeology
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Ethnography
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anthropology Degrees
Earth Sciences
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Meteorology
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Mineralogy
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Geography
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Sociology
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Sexology
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Gender Studies
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Women's Studies
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sociology Degrees
Engineering
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Architecture
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Materials Science
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Electrical Engineering
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engineering Degrees
Criminal Justice
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Criminology
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Law Enforcement
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Cyber Security
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Nursing
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Social Work
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Empowerment
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Gerontology
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Child Protection
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Who Are University of Oslo's Most Influential Alumni?

University of Oslo's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Earth Sciences, Anthropology, and Sociology. Here are some of University of Oslo's most famous alumni:

Sophus Lie
Sophus Lie
A Norwegian mathematician .
Thoralf Skolem
Thoralf Skolem
A Norwegian mathematician .
Niels Henrik Abel
Niels Henrik Abel
A Norwegian mathematician .
Fridtjof Nansen
A Norwegian polar explorer and diplomat. Fridtjof Nansen is Nobel Peace Prize laureate .
Ragnar Frisch
Ragnar Frisch
A Norwegian economist.
Johan Galtung
Johan Galtung
A Norwegian sociologist and peace scholar.
Arne Næss
Arne Næss
A Norwegian philosopher and mountain climber .
Thor Heyerdahl
Thor Heyerdahl
A Norwegian anthropologist and adventurer .
Ole-Johan Dahl
Ole-Johan Dahl
A Norwegian computer scientist.
Tjalling Koopmans
Tjalling Koopmans
A Dutch American economist.
Øystein Ore
Øystein Ore
A Norwegian mathematician.
Trygve Haavelmo
Trygve Haavelmo
A Norwegian economist and econometrician.

Who Are University of Oslo's Most Influential Faculty?

University of Oslo's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Earth Sciences, Anthropology, and Sociology. Here are some of University of Oslo's most famous alumni:

Rane Willerslev
Rane Willerslev
A Danish anthropologist.
Berit Brogaard
Berit Brogaard
A Philosopher.
Anine Kierulf
Anine Kierulf
A Norwegian lawyer.
Miguel Hernán
A Spanish-American epidemiologist.
Randall J. Stephens
An American historian.
Pak Noja
A South Korean historian.
Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam
Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam
A Norwegian-Iranian neuroscientist and human rights advocate.
Henrik Urdal
Henrik Urdal
A Political scientist.
Helene Muri
A Researcher.
Hermann Brenner
A Researcher.
Asle Toje
Asle Toje
A Norwegian foreign policy scholar.
Øystein Linnebo
A Philosopher.