University of Bergen (UiB), is a university in Bergen, Norway that offers top-quality education and cutting-edge research. According to QS World University Rankings, we are among the top 200 universities worldwide and have many collaborations.
UiB employs over 3500 staff and has 14,000 students. UiB has always been a strong international institution. 21% of its academic staff, 30% PhD candidates, and 11% students are from other countries.
Officially opened in 1948, the university is a dynamic and young university. UiB provides comprehensive education and research. The UiB has six faculties and thirty departments that cover all major academic disciplines.
The university's strong marine- and environmental research is a testament to our closeness to nature.
