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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Humanities and Social Science specialisation is ranked #72 by QS Rankings, #126 by THE (Times Higher Education) and #1 by Shiksha. Rankings for programs under humanities and social Science specialisation are mentioned in the table below:
Ranking Bodies | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
QS - Sociology | #47 | #72 |
QS - Politics | #51 | #83 |
THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology | #126 | #126 |
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Sociology | #30 | - |
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences | #34 | - |
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
MA specialisations are ranked #1 as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking. Rankings for some of the popular programs under MA specialisation is as follows:
Ranking Bodies | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
QS - Communication and Media Studies | #51 | #51 |
THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities | #65 | #60 |
QS - Sociology | #47 | #72 |
QS - Politics | #51 | #83 |
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Sociology | #30 | - |
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences | #34 | - |
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
University of Oslo is one of the top 100 universities in the world. The university is ranked by various reputable ranking bodies. Various specializations are also ranked such as Engineering courses are ranked #126 by THE, #2 by Shiksha Popularity Ranking and #299 by QS Rankings. LLM courses are ranked #1 as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking, #36 by THE (Times Higher Education) and #100 by QS rankings. Rankings by some top reputed ranking bodies is mentioned below.
Ranking Bodies | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
Shiksha | #93 | #76 | - |
ARWU | #72 | - | - |
US News | #104 | #100 | - |
THE | #127 | #116 | - |
QS | #63 | #64 | #119 |
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
To apply to the University of Oslo University of Oslo Master of Laws in Information and Communication Technology Law, India applicants must have a bachelor’s degree. The duration of the bachelor’s degree should be of 4 years or 3 years and 1 year master’s degree. English language proficiency test scores that are accepted are TOEFL / IELTS / PTE. Documents required to apply are:
- English language proficiency test score
- Academic transcripts
- Financial documents
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
The University of Oslo requirements for international students for the Master’s in Economics:
- A bachelor’s degree: 4-year bachelor’s degree / 3-year bachelor’s degree and 1-year master’s degree
- The applicants must have an equivalent of Norwegian C in the required specialization
- GRE / GMAT. At least 152 points in the Quantitative Reasoning section in GRE / GMAT with at least 600 points
- English language proficiency requirement
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
Enjoying on the weekends while studying at the University of Oslo will depend on the weather. In the Winter, students can go for Ice skating and Sledging. They can also go for Skiing at Oslo Winter Park. In the summers, go to a Climbing park. Students can also visit Art Museums such as Munch Museum. There are many hiking options such as:
- Vetakollen
- Nøklevann
- Østensjøvannet
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
The University of Oslo send the admission letters by email in Late March. The payment information will be sent in the students’ admission letter. In order to prepare for the arrival at Oslo University, follow the steps given below:
- First of all, apply for housing
- Then, apply for a visa and residence permit
- After this, plan the arrival at Oslo University
- Then, get a username and password for IT services
- Next, register for the courses
- Lastly, check the details for special needs and leave of absence
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
Yes, the student residence permit will allow University of Oslo students to work up to 20 hours a week. Students can also work full-time during holidays. Note that part-time work permit allows students to be an employee. They are not allowed to set up their own business while being on a student permit. Also note that while doing part-time work, students have to follow a normal study progression and complete 30 ECTS credits each semester.
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
At the University of Oslo, all the bachelor’s programs are taught in Norwegian. On the other hand, there are some Master’s programme that are taught in English such as Data Science, Economics, Informatics, Physics, Psychology, etc.
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
The University of Oslo does not offer any scholarships for students admitted to bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. However, students may be eligible for scholarships offered by the public or private institutes in the home country. Know the options to Study in Norway for Free.
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