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Norwegian University of Life Sciences

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Norway
801–1000th in World University Rankings 2025
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The Norwegian University of Life Sciences was founded in 1859 as the Norwegian Agricultural Postgraduate College. In 1897 it became a university college and in 2005 it was granted full university status. It was formerly known as the Norwegian College of Agriculture but in 2014 the university merged with the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science and was renamed the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU).

There are seven faculties at the university including biosciences, chemistry, biotechnology and food science, economics and business, environmental sciences and natural resource management, landscape and society, science and technology, and veterinary medicine. Students can study courses at both undergraduate and graduate level.

Throughout the academic year the university carries out research in the fields of animal and plant science. The areas of animal science that are researched include animal behaviour, breeding, and nutrition, as well as quantitative and molecular genetics, and feed production and technology. The university’s plant science research covers the entire chain from basal studies into gene expression, molecular evolution and bioinformatics, to the practical use of biotechnological methods in the development of plants.

The university is located in Ås, a municipality in Akershus, eastern Norway. The traditional region of Akershus is named after Akershus Fortress in Oslo, the region’s capital and main city. Akershus offers something for everyone, whether that’s tranquillity by the coast, urban city life, or an outdoors holiday in the countryside. There is a range of activities available for visitors to enjoy including swimming in the fjord, hiking the Kolsåstoppen (a mountain with panoramic views), or cross-country skiing.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Norwegian University of Life Sciences

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
56 F : 44 M (1)
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International student percentage
10% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
7.1 (1)
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Student total
6860 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Norwegian University of Life Sciences

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Social Sciences251–300th

  • Politics and International Studies

Life Sciences401–500th

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences

Engineering601–800th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Business and Economics401–500th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance