University of Oslo facts for kids
|
Universitetet i Oslo
|
|
| Latin: Universitas Osloensis | |
|
Former name
|
Royal Frederick University (1811-1939) |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | September 2, 1811 |
| Rector | Svein Stølen |
|
Academic staff
|
3,804 (2019) |
| Students | 30,505 (2019) |
| Location | , |
| Affiliations | EUA |
| Website | uio.no |
The University of Oslo (which is Universitetet i Oslo in Norwegian) is the oldest and largest university in Norway. It is located in Oslo, the capital city of Norway.
This university started in 1811. It was first called The Royal Frederick University. It was named after King Frederick of Denmark and Norway. The university changed to its current name in 1939.
Contents
What Can You Study at the University of Oslo?
The University of Oslo offers many different subjects to study. These subjects are grouped into different departments called faculties.
Main Study Areas
You can study subjects like:
- Theology (the study of religion, especially Lutheran Christianity)
- Law (rules and laws of a country)
- Medicine (how to treat illnesses)
- Humanities (subjects like history, languages, and philosophy)
- Mathematics and Natural Sciences (like biology, physics, and chemistry)
- Dentistry (the study of teeth and gums)
- Social Sciences (how people live in groups and societies)
- Education (how to teach and learn)
Where Are the Campuses Located?
The Faculty of Law is still in the old university buildings. These buildings are on Karl Johans gate in central Oslo. They are close to important places like the National Theatre, the Royal Palace, and the Parliament building.
Most other faculties are at a newer campus area. This area is called Blindern. The Faculty of Medicine is spread out. Its parts are in different university hospitals around Oslo.
How Many Students and Staff Are There?
In 2019, the University of Oslo had many people involved. There were 30,505 students studying there. The university also had 6,595 people working for it. This includes professors, researchers, and other staff members.
Images for kids
-
Central campus of the university, where today only the faculty of law is located. These buildings were inspired by the famous buildings of Prussian architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel in Berlin.
-
King Frederick VI of Denmark and Norway was the founder of the university
-
The Faculty of Law. The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded in this building until 1989.
-
Stairs leading from Faculty of Law's Domus Media to University Square on Karl Johan's Street
-
Former University Library reading room
-
Fridtjof Nansen was a Professor of Zoology and was also known as an explorer, humanitarian and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Oslo para niños
