I. Introduction to the University
The University of Oslo is located in Oslo, the capital of Norway, a Nordic country. Founded in 18 1 1 year, formerly known as Royal Frederic University, 1939 changed its current name. With nearly 40,000 students, 5,000 faculty members and 3,000 international students, the University of Oslo is the largest institution of higher learning in Norway. At present, the University of Oslo has 8 colleges and 69 departments, as well as many institutions such as botanical gardens, museums, collections, showrooms, observatories, research institutes, laboratories, libraries and affiliated hospitals. In the history of more than 200 years, the University of Oslo has trained five Nobel Prize winners, two Turing Prize winners and 1 Fields Prize winners. In addition, the University of Oslo has trained outstanding social figures such as the first Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Director-General of the World Health Organization, the Secretary-General of NATO, the Prime Minister of Norway and the King.
University of Oslo (UiO), founded in 18 1 1, is the highest institution in the Kingdom of Norway, a famous top institution in Europe and one of the top 100 universities in the world. It is located in Norway, the country with the highest per capita income, the highest United Nations human development index and the highest living standard, and Oslo, the most expensive city in the world.
The University of Oslo is the top academic research university in Norway. Together with Uppsala University in Sweden, Copenhagen University in Denmark and Helsinki University in Finland, it is the four most famous comprehensive classical universities in Northern Europe. In the past 200 years, the University of Oslo has played an important role in many major changes in Norway. 20 1 1 On the occasion of the bicentennial of the founding of the school, they published the story of the university's contribution to society.
The degree of Oslo University is divided into three levels: the first level degree (bachelor's course) with a study period of 3 to 5 years; Second-level degree (master's program), after obtaining the first-level degree, you need to continue studying for 3 to 4 years; Third-level degree (doctoral degree), the study period is 3 to 5 years. Undergraduate and graduate students do not need to pay tuition fees. Doctoral candidates will join the university as full-time faculty members, and they will receive pre-tax salary equivalent to 420,000-600,000 RMB per year.
At the University of Oslo, Norwegian is the teaching language for undergraduates, while English is the teaching language for postgraduates and doctors. The University of Oslo has extensive cooperation agreements with universities in other Nordic countries, and students can easily exchange to study in Nordic universities such as Uppsala University, Lund University, Copenhagen University and Helsinki University for a period of time. At the same time, the University of Oslo is also a member of the Erasmus Mundus Plan of the European Union. Students can not only choose to study credits in several top European universities to get their degrees, but also get high scholarships provided by the European Commission. In terms of cooperation with China, the University of Oslo is one of the important participating institutions of the Nordic Center of Fudan University, and Fudan students can study and communicate at the University of Oslo conveniently through this project.
Second, service.
1. Student services
The student health center has general practitioners, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists and dentists, who can make appointments at any time to see a doctor and deal with emergencies. International students who are eligible to register in the Norwegian National Registration Center can choose to designate a general practitioner (GP) as a general practitioner patient of UiO in SiO. If the annual fee exceeds NOK 350, the school can reimburse this fee as long as the clinic has been approved to pay this fee.
2. Housing services
All students admitted to the degree program or exchange program of Oslo University can apply for student housing through UiO housing. Once your research plan in UiO is confirmed, they advise students to give priority to finding suitable accommodation.
Because the demand for student housing in UiO usually far exceeds the existing facilities, the choice of private housing was studied from the beginning, and the possibility of researcher housing was also considered.
3. Library services
Oslo University has 19 libraries. On the website of the library, you can find information about opening hours, study rooms, maps and so on.
4. ICT services
Local IT staff can solve most IT-related problems and solutions for students, including providing access credentials for IT services, installing applications, connecting to UiO network, setting up printers and printing.
Third, student life.
1. Campus life
University buildings are located in four areas of Oslo. Blindern, the main campus, is located in the western suburbs of the city center. On the main campus, you can find the management departments of humanities, social sciences, education, mathematics and natural sciences and theology. The central management department of the university is also located in the main campus.
2. Sports facilities
In indoor and outdoor facilities, you can exercise by yourself or under the guidance of a fully qualified coach. This includes beach volleyball courts, football courts and table tennis courts. Equipment will be provided at the reception desk of the dormitory.
3. Student Club
In Norway, many people are active members of voluntary organizations. As meeting places, these organizations have a tradition of voluntary service in Norwegian society. Joining a student organization allows you to participate and make friends in Oslo. As an exchange student, you can become a member of a team and gain important experience for personal development. All student organizations are initiated and managed by students themselves.