The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is a public university located in Ås, Norway. It is a leading international center of knowledge, focused on higher education and research within environmental and biosciences.
Address: Universitetstunet 3, 1433 Ås, Norway
Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Veterinary Medicine
Domains taught:
- Agriculture, Bioengineering, Ecology and Sustainability, Food Science, Life Sciences, Microbiology and Genetics
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
NMBU has a long history of collaboration with government agencies, the private sector, and other research institutions. It is a member of the Euroleague for Life Sciences (ELLS).
Research:
NMBU’s research is focused on the life sciences, with a particular emphasis on agriculture, food, environment, and veterinary medicine. The university is a key player in research on sustainable food production and the bioeconomy.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1800
Current students***:
6000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
15000
Pros
A leading university in life and environmental sciences, a beautiful campus with a focus on sustainability, and a strong international profile.
Cons
The university has a relatively narrow focus, which may not appeal to all students.
Best For
Students who are passionate about life sciences, sustainability, and the environment, and who want to contribute to a more sustainable future.
- Agriculture, Biodiversity, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Food, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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