The University of Oslo ranked 1st in Norway, 98th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 40 research topics. The University of Oslo ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 157,747 academic publications and 5,514,633 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 931 notable alumni.
The University of Oslo ranked 1st for Biology in Norway and 153rd in the World with 91,813 publications made and 3,708,646 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Oslo ranked 1st for Medicine in Norway and 136th in the World with 79,376 publications made and 3,125,372 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The University of Oslo ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Norway and 109th in the World with 68,559 publications made and 2,172,259 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Linguistics.
The University of Oslo ranked 1st for Chemistry in Norway and 188th in the World with 67,486 publications made and 2,821,431 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Oslo ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Norway and 129th in the World with 57,029 publications made and 2,120,654 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
The University of Oslo ranked 2nd for Physics in Norway and 216th in the World with 55,259 publications made and 2,029,132 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Oslo ranked 2nd for Engineering in Norway and 258th in the World with 54,261 publications made and 1,920,146 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Oslo ranked 1st for Computer Science in Norway and 183rd in the World with 53,640 publications made and 1,994,791 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
The University of Oslo ranked 1st for Psychology in Norway and 118th in the World with 42,855 publications made and 1,583,674 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
The University of Oslo ranked 1st for Mathematics in Norway and 135th in the World with 29,958 publications made and 1,109,481 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Oslo ranked 2nd for Business in Norway and 188th in the World with 17,628 publications made and 551,137 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Public Policy / Administration.
The University of Oslo ranked 1st for Economics in Norway and 107th in the World with 16,995 publications made and 545,206 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Oslo ranked 1st for Art & Design in Norway and 117th in the World with 10,920 publications made and 277,389 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
