22 public universities in Norway in 2026
The public universities in Norway offer accessible education to as many students as possible, with recognised programs and a strong tradition of academic research.
22 public universities
Norway has public institutions offering a wide range of programs, often with government-regulated fees and a strong tradition of academic research.
Oslo National Academy of the Arts
Oslo's national academy of the arts, uniting theatre, dance, opera, fine art and design education.
Norwegian Academy of Music
Norway's national music conservatory in Oslo, founded in 1973, training leading performers and music educators.
Oslo School of Architecture and Design
Specialised public school of architecture, urbanism and design in Oslo, known for its studio-based approach.
Bergen College of New Dance
Bergen's contemporary dance school, unique in Norway, training choreographers and performing artists.
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
The world's northernmost university, in Tromsø, expert in Arctic affairs and northern lights research.
University of Agder
Young university in southern Norway, in Kristiansand, known for ICT, AI and music education.
University of Oslo
Norway's oldest and most prestigious university, founded in 1811, at the heart of Oslo.
Østfold University College
Public university college in Halden and Fredrikstad, known for computing, languages and applied sciences.
University of Bergen
Ocean and climate research university in Bergen, founded in 1946 and ranked among the world's best.
Norwegian Defence University College
Institution of the Norwegian Armed Forces training officers in leadership, strategy and security studies.
Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences
University of applied sciences in inland Norway, strong in tourism, outdoor sports and agriculture.
Molde University College
Specialised public college in logistics, transport and management, unique in Norway, based in Molde.
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
University of applied sciences in western Norway, strong in marine sciences, health and education.
Norwegian Police University College
Norway's national police academy, training police officers in Oslo, Kongsvinger, Stavern and Bodø.
University of Stavanger
Research university in Norway's energy capital, renowned for petroleum, offshore engineering and GIS.
Volda University College
University college in Volda, cradle of Norwegian journalism education, strong in media and documentary film.
Sami University of Applied Sciences
Sámi institution in Kautokeino teaching journalism, education and reindeer herding in the Sámi language.
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norway's leading engineering university, in Trondheim, with world-class research across technology.
Nord University
University of central Norway, strong in aquaculture, marine bioeconomy and tourism, across seven campuses.
University of South-Eastern Norway
Public university spread across eight campuses between Oslo and the south coast, strong in applied sciences.
Oslo Metropolitan University
Large urban university in Oslo, known for health, social work, technology and social sciences.
Norwegian University of Life Sciences
Ås-based university of life sciences: agriculture, environment, veterinary medicine and sustainability.