NMBU's research and study programmes are enabling people all over the world to tackle the big, global challenges regarding the environment, sustainable development, how to improve human and animal health, renewable energy sources, food production, and land- and resource management.
- #701 Ranking
- 10 PhDs
- 884 Academic Staff
- 6,185 Students
- 1,175 Students (int'l)
- 884 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
PhD Programmes
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (3)
- Ph.D. Life and Food Science
- Ph.D. Plant Sciences
- Ph.D. Science and Technology
Social Sciences (3)
Agriculture & Forestry (2)
- Ph.D. Veterinary Science
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- Ph.D. Life and Food Science
Business & Management (1)
- Ph.D. Economics and Business
Education & Training (1)
- Ph.D. Science and Technology
Engineering & Technology (1)
- Ph.D. Science and Technology
Medicine & Health (1)
- Ph.D. Veterinary Science
About
History
Established in 1859 as the Norwegian Agricultural Postgraduate College, it became a scientific university college (vitenskapelig høgskole) in 1897 and received university status in 2005. Prior to 2005 it was known as the Agricultural University of Norway
Education
The educational programmes must follow technological developments and promote critical thinking and understanding of enabling technologies and cultures. Appropriate educational use of new digital technology will help boost quality, customised learning environments and improved learning outcomes. Digitalisation will promote teaching flexibility and increase access to learning resources for lifelong learning.
Research
As a University, NMBU aims to educate outstanding candidates, perform high-quality research that produces new perspectives, and create innovation. NMBU will contribute to a knowledge-based and open public debate and help boost public confidence in research methods and results.
Career
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University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
701 100
2022
801 -100
2021
701
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
-
2023
601
2022
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
1201
2023
-
2022
-
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
736 -61
2022
675
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Student Information Centre (SiT) offers diverse services to students and prospective students. SiT is located on the first floor of the Clock Building. If we cannot answer your question, then we will help you get in touch with the correct person.
Housing services
On-campus Housing
- Upon admission, students at NMBU-Campus Ås are given instructions on how to apply for accommodation provided by SiÅs (University Foundation for Student Life). SiÅs is a student-owned organization responsible for various services for students, such as on-campus housing, cafeterias and the bookstore.
Private Housing Off-campus
- Private housing options can be considered and investigated from the very beginning. You might also consider other locations than Ås. For example Ski (7 minutes from Ås with train/car), Vestby (8 minutes from Ås with train/car) and Oslo (30 minutes from Ås with train/car). The train station in Ås is about 15 minutes walk to campus.
Library services
Staff and students have to search the library database, and find materials on their own. The loan period is normally 4 weeks, journals 1 week. For students and staff their ID card works as a library card. The library number is written on the back of the card.
Medical services
The University Foundation for Student Life in Ås (SiÅs) is responsible for all student accommodation at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences.
Various types of housing are available, including single rooms, couple and family flats.Student Life
Campus life
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) consists of seven faculties, of which six are located at Campus Ås and one is partially located at Campus Adamstuen.
Campus Ås
- Campus Ås houses Norway's largest interdisciplinary academic environment in the life sciences.
- Campus Ås is also home to one of Norway's most beautiful parks, with a number of historical buildings, as well as Ås Farm, where research and teaching on traditional livestock are conducted.
Campus Adamstuen is home to Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The faculty is Norway’s only institution of higher education for veterinarians with competence in two distinct academic fields: veterinary medicine and veterinary public health.
Sports facilities
NMBU has a football and sports field and a large indoor sports facility. The university is located in close proximity to both a ski track and a national rowing facility.
The Student Union (Samfunnet) is a large facility offering students a cafeteria, bar and numerous rooms which students can use for student activities, such as concerts and dances.
Student clubs
80 different associations and clubs offered at NMBU. Students are encouraged to pursue their passions and can apply for funding to create their own club or association if they cannot already find it among the current ones available.
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships for Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
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