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The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim represents academic eminence in technology and the natural sciences as well as in other academic disciplines ranging from the social sciences, the arts, medicine, architecture to fine art.

The University of Oslo (UiO) is internationally ranked as Norway´s leading university, having made and continues to make significant contributions to Norwegian research, innovation and education. UiO is a leading European university and the oldest university in Norway. The university has over 27 000 students and 7000 employees. It consists of eight faculties that conduct research and offer education in theology, law, medicine, humanities, mathematics and Natural sciences, dentistry, social sciences, and education.

12000 students and 2700 staff study and work at the University of Tromsø. Teaching is research-based. UiT´s seven faculties offer, in spite of a dedication to Northern issues, a broad range of study programmes. The academic community in Tromsø is highly international. More than 20% of the academic staff and 10% of the student body are from abroad. The University offers more than 20 English taught master´s degree programmes, and all faculties offer English taught courses at both bachelor’s and master’s level. UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a founding member of the University of the Arctic, an international network of 140 study and research institutions of the circumpolar region. But the University cooperates with all parts of the world. 200 international agreements secure an active academic exchange of students and staff with partner institutions worldwide.