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UNIVERSITY of OSLO
BASIC INFORMATION:
BRIEF HISTORY:
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Located in Oslo, Norway
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The motto of the University of Oslo is "Et nos petimus astra," which means, “We seek the stars.”
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The number of students is approximately 28,000.
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The student-faculty ratio is 1:4.
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Founded in 1811, initially called "Royal Frederick University"
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The University was established by the king of Denmark and Norway, Frederick VI
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The University of Oslo became a main institution to help with Norwegian political and cultural independence
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES AND COURSES IN ENGLISH:
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The University of Oslo offers 73 master´s programs taught in English such as Astronomy, Bioscience, Fluid Mechanics, Social Anthropology, Computational Science
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You can also choose between four general programs (social or natural sciences) on the bachelor´s or master´s level (it´s meant to expand your previous education or start in a new field of study)
ALUMNI:
SOME FAMOUS ALUMNI:
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Willy Brandt (politician)
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Mette-Marit (Crown Princess of Norway)
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Harrison Schmitt (geologist, NASA astronaut)
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Gunhild A. Stordalen (physician, environmental advocate)
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Gerhard Armauer Hansen (physician)
CAMPUS INFO:
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The University of Oslo has 5 campuses, the main one in Blindern housing faculties mainly focused on Natural sciences along with Social sciences or Theology
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There are several libraries, cafeterias, shops, restaurants, and other facilities on every campus
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Many events are organized for foreign students, such as Language café or International dinners; you can also go sightseeing or visit different exhibitions
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