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.
Address: Muséplassen 1, 5007 Bergen, Norway
Marine Science, Climate Research, Medieval Studies
Domains taught:
- Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Geotechnics, Life Sciences, Marine Science
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
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, 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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