University of Oslo
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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 .
What Is University of Oslo Known For?
University of Oslo is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Biology
- Literature
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Economics
- Communications
- Education
- Law
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Medical
- History
- Physics
- Business
- Chemistry
- Anthropology
- Earth Sciences
- Sociology
- Engineering
- Criminal Justice
- Nursing
- Social Work
University of Oslo's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Oslo's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Oslo ranks #52 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
University of Oslo ranks #24 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
University of Oslo ranks #48 worldwide for influence in Biology.
University of Oslo ranks #37 worldwide for influence in Literature.
University of Oslo ranks #45 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
University of Oslo ranks #35 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
University of Oslo ranks #38 worldwide for influence in Economics.
University of Oslo ranks #50 worldwide for influence in Communications.
University of Oslo ranks #32 worldwide for influence in Education.
University of Oslo ranks #30 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of Oslo ranks #37 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
University of Oslo ranks #23 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
University of Oslo ranks #51 worldwide for influence in Medical.
University of Oslo ranks #35 worldwide for influence in History.
University of Oslo ranks #80 worldwide for influence in Physics.
University of Oslo ranks #83 worldwide for influence in Business.
University of Oslo ranks #50 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
University of Oslo ranks #16 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
University of Oslo ranks #15 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
University of Oslo ranks #21 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
University of Oslo ranks #291 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
University of Oslo ranks #38 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
University of Oslo ranks #90 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesUniversity of Oslo ranks #230 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
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
- A Norwegian mathematician .
- Thoralf Skolem
- A Norwegian mathematician .
- Niels Henrik Abel
- A Norwegian mathematician .
- Fridtjof Nansen
- A Norwegian polar explorer and diplomat. Fridtjof Nansen is Nobel Peace Prize laureate .
- Ragnar Frisch
- A Norwegian economist.
- Johan Galtung
- A Norwegian sociologist and peace scholar.
- Arne Næss
- A Norwegian philosopher and mountain climber .
- Thor Heyerdahl
- A Norwegian anthropologist and adventurer .
- Ole-Johan Dahl
- A Norwegian computer scientist.
- Tjalling Koopmans
- A Dutch American economist.
- Øystein Ore
- A Norwegian mathematician.
- 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 faculty:
- Rane Willerslev
- A Danish anthropologist.
- Berit Brogaard
- A Philosopher.
- 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
- A Norwegian-Iranian neuroscientist and human rights advocate.
- Henrik Urdal
- A Political scientist.
- Helene Muri
- A Researcher.
- Hermann Brenner
- A Researcher.
- Asle Toje
- A Norwegian foreign policy scholar.
- Øystein Linnebo
- A Philosopher.
