University of Bergen (UiB)

The University of Bergen (UiB) is located on the west coast of Norway and is an international research university with long academic traditions and a national responsibility for hosting and developing a wide range of academic disciplines. We are a classical knowledge- and culture-bearing institution founded on European university values, with academic freedom as our guiding principle.  

Located in the heart of Bergen, we are an integrated part of the city, the culture, and the business sector. UiB makes targeted efforts to promote and develop both the city of Bergen and the region as an international centre of gravity for science, art, and culture.  

Our education and research spans seven faculties and a university museum: Faculties for the humanities, natural sciences and technology, medicine, social science, law, psychology and fine arts. The university has around 4500 employees and 20.000 students with over 100 nationalities represented.   

UiB has three main priority areas: Marine research, Climate and Energy Transition, and Global Challenges. As Norway’s largest marine university, UiB excels in marine research and education, actively supporting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 14 for ocean conservation. The university collaborates with local businesses and research institutions to tackle marine challenges.  

In climate research, the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research (BCCR) stands out as the largest in the Nordic region, providing critical insights for policymakers and contributing to global climate models.  

The Global Challenges area promotes interdisciplinary research on themes like diversity, global health, and migration, with UiB being a key player in Norway’s capacity development initiatives for higher education and research partnerships. This comprehensive approach positions UiB as a leader in addressing pressing global issues.   

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