University of Oslo, Oslo

Name: University of Oslo
Address: Blindern, Oslo, Norway
Telephone: +47 22 85 66 66

#166 among attractions in Oslo

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The University of Oslo is a public research university located in Oslo, Norway. It is the oldest university in Norway. The Academic Ranking of World Universities ranked it the 58th best university in the world and the third best in the Nordic countries. In 2016, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings listed the university at 63rd, making it the highest ranked Norwegian university. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°56'24"N, 10°43'19"E

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BlindernNordre Aker (Ullevål hageby)Oslo Norway

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+47 22 85 66 66

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University of Oslo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ullevaal Stadion, Frogner stadion, Oslo Tramway Museum, Nordre Gravlund.

0.8 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo
20 min walk • Ullevaal Stadion, located in Norway's capital city of Oslo, stands as a testament to the nation's love for football and its rich sporting culture. Established in 1926, this storied sports venue has become the beating heart of Norwegian football, serving as the home...
1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Frogner stadion, Oslo
26 min walk • Frogner Stadion, a historic sports venue nestled in the heart of Oslo, Norway, is a testament to the city's rich sporting heritage. Established in 1901, this multifunctional arena has been a cornerstone for local athletics and community events for over a century.
0.6 miS
Museum
Oslo Tramway Museum, Oslo
17 min walk • Oslo Tramway Museum Norwegian: Sporveismuseet is a railway museum located at Majorstuen in Oslo, Norway. It is dedicated to the preservation of the Oslo Tramway, Oslo T-bane, Oslo trolleybus and buses used in Oslo.
0.9 miE
Cemetery
Nordre Gravlund, Oslo
24 min walk • Nordre Gravlund is a cemetery located between Ullevål University Hospital and the district of Sagene in Oslo, Norway.
1 miSW
Cemetery, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Vestre gravlund, Oslo
26 min walk • Vestre Gravlund is a cemetery in the Frogner borough of Oslo, Norway. It is located next to the Borgen metro station. At 60 acres, it is the largest cemetery in Norway. It was inaugurated in September 1902 and also contains a crematorium and chapel.
0.8 miSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Colosseum kino, Oslo
21 min walk • The Colosseum Kino in Oslo, Norway is the largest cinema in Northern Europe and the largest THX cinema in the world. It is distinguished by its large spherical dome.
0.8 miS
Park
Stensparken, Oslo
21 min walk • Kjærlighetskarusellen is a public urinal in Oslo, Norway, built in 1937. It is located in Stensparken park in the neighborhood of Fagerborg, St. Hanshaugen borough.
0.9 miS
Church, Art Nouveau architecture
Fagerborg Church, Oslo
24 min walk • Fagerborg Church is located south of Stensparken at Fagerborg in Oslo, Norway.
~1800 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Vestre Aker kirke, Oslo
9 min walk • Vestre Aker Church is a church at Ullevaal in Oslo that was consecrated in 1855. The church was at first named Aker Church, but was renamed to Vestre Aker Church in 1861. The church is built in Neo Gothic style, drawn by architect Heinrich Ernst Schirmer. After the last restoration in 1969 it has about 500 seats.
0.8 miW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Villa Stenersen, Oslo
21 min walk • Munch/Stenersen is a new building in Bjørvika, Oslo completed in 2020. The building was designed by Juan Herreros. There has been a lot of conflict around the building, considering both its design, functionality and height.
~360 ftS
Library
University of Oslo Library, Oslo
2 min walk • The University of Oslo Library is a library connected to the University of Oslo. Like the university, it was established in 1811 with Georg Sverdrup as the first head librarian. It originally doubled as the Norwegian national library, and was located at the old University of Oslo campus.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Oslo?

Nearby attractions include University of Oslo Library, Oslo (2 min walk), Vestre Aker kirke, Oslo (9 min walk), Radioteatret, Oslo (9 min walk), Marienlyst, Oslo (10 min walk).

How to get to University of Oslo by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Oslo:

Tram

Universitetet Blindern (5 min walk)
John Colletts plass (7 min walk)

Metro

Blindern (6 min walk)
Forskningsparken (7 min walk)

Train

Gaustad (15 min walk)
Frøen (16 min walk)