Quick Summary
Since 1859, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has been one of Norway's prominent publics, based in Γ s. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 6700 students including 20% from outside Norway. Known for strengths in Agriculture and Forestry, Veterinary Science, Environmental Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 20%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Leader in Norway for life sciences, beautiful parkland campus, and high graduate employability in sustainability sectors.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture and ForestryVeterinary ScienceEnvironmental SciencesLandscape Architecture
Founded1859
TypePublic
Total Students6700
Intl Students20%
Faculty Ratio10.5
CampusPark/Suburban
Campus Size1500 acres
Affiliated HospitalsUniversity Veterinary Hospital (Small Animal Clinic, Equine Clinic)
AccreditationNOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801-1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#601-700
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Business, and Landscape Architecture
Programs
Ecology and Natural Resource Management, Animal and Aquacultural Sciences, Plant Sciences, Veterinary Science, Environmental Sciences, Society, Economy and Environment
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Centre for Feed Technology, Centre for Landscape Democracy, Centre for Evidence-Based Public Health
Research Centers
High
Research Output
NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate20%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline Β· December 1 (Non-EU), March 1 (EU/EEA), April 15 (Domestic)
SPRINGApplication Deadline Β· October 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on high performance in natural sciences and a strong motivation letter for competitive masters in sustainable development.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Norwegian Krone
UG Tuition
kr160,000/yr
per year Β· NOK
Living Cost
kr163,000/yr
per year Β· NOK
PG Tuition
kr250,000/yr
per year Β· NOK
Total Estimated Annual Cost
kr413,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials Β· NOK
Scholarships AvailableLimited national programs (Norpart), Erasmus+
Avg Scholarship$12,000
Financial AidLΓ₯nekassen (for eligible residents)
Work-StudyAvailable (on-campus roles like lab assistants and library helpers)
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Business, and Landscape Architecture programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Global Development Studies | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| International Relations | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Ecology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Biotechnology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$65,000
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh for technical and bioscience fields
Industry Connections
Strong links with Norwegian agricultural and environmental industriesEquinorand Yara International
Notable Alumni
Jonas Gahr StΓΈre (Guest lecturer background), various Norwegian ministers of Agriculture
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
GG-Hallen sports center, extensive outdoor trails, climbing walls
Student Clubs
Over 50 clubs including Samfunnet i Γ
s, Tuntreet student paper
Library Resources
University Library in the Tower Building with specialized life sciences collections
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Nordplus, Bilateral agreements with over 100 universities
Summer Programs
Sustainable Food Systems summer school