Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) is a young, modern university located in the heart of Oslo. It has a strong focus on professional education, with programs in health sciences, education, social sciences, and technology.
Address: Pilestredet 46, 0167 Oslo, Norway
Health Sciences, Teacher Education, Digitalization
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Ergonomics and UX, Industrial Design, Project Management, Software Engineering, Sound Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
OsloMet has close collaborations with the public and private sectors in the Oslo region, and many of its programs include work placements and internships.
Research:
OsloMet’s research is focused on professional practice and a number of societal challenges. Key research areas include health and welfare, education, and digitalization.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
2200
Current students***:
22000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
40000
Pros
A modern university with a strong focus on professional education, a central location in Oslo, and a diverse and inclusive student environment.
Cons
As a relatively new university, OsloMet may not have the same level of international recognition as some of the older Norwegian universities.
Best For
Students who are looking for a professional education with a strong connection to the workplace and a focus on solving societal challenges.
- Health Sciences, Innovation, Research and Development, User-Centered Design
*: 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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