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University of Bergen (UiB)

Norway

Address: Muséplassen 1, 5007 Bergen, Norway

Marine Science, Climate Research, Medieval Studies

The University of Bergen (UiB) is a public research university located in Bergen, Norway. Established in 1946, it is now one of Norway’s leading universities, with a strong focus on marine research, climate and energy transition, and global challenges.

Diplomas*:

Bachelor, Doctor, Master

Domains taught:

Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Geotechnics, Life Sciences, Marine Science

Status:

Public

Partnerships:

UiB is part of several international networks, such as the Coimbra Group and the U5 group of Norwegian universities. It has numerous partnerships with institutions globally, with a strong focus on collaboration with the Global South.

Research:

UiB’s research is internationally recognized in marine science, climate research, and global development. The university hosts several centers of excellence and has a strong interdisciplinary approach to research.

Famous Alumnis:

N/A

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

4000

Current students***:

18500

Foreign students***:

10%

Cumulative former students***:

50000

Pros

A leading university in marine and climate research, a beautiful campus located in the city center, and a strong international profile.

Cons

The weather in Bergen is notoriously rainy, which might be a drawback for some.

Best For

Students interested in marine and climate sciences, and those looking for a university with a strong international and interdisciplinary focus.

Aquaculture, Climate Change, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Global Warming, Marine Ecosystems, Renewable Energy, Sustainability Practices, Sustainable Development

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*: 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 …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

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