The University of Bergen (UiB) is an internationally recognized research university. Academic diversity and high quality are fundamental to us. It is the most cited university in Norway. There are seven faculties at UiB, and there are 16 900 students at the university. Around 1 880 of these are international students. We employ 3 600 staff. Ph.D. candidates are paid employees of staff, making the doctoral degree at UiB particularly attractive for rising talent. About one in three graduating doctors are from outside Norway.
The University of Bergen has been, is now and shall continue to be an international research university in which all activity is based on academic freedom and curiosity-driven research.
Our mission is to contribute to society through our expertise acquired through excellent research, education, dissemination of knowledge, and innovation.
The faculties and the University museum represent our most important knowledge areas.
We shall profile the relevance of research and education. Controversy and dissemination of knowledge are a prerequisite for developing academia and democratic society.
We offer our students outstanding research-based education, from basic degree programs to doctoral, post-doctoral, and continuing education programs. Knowledge, scientific training, critical reflection, performance skills, and personal development are our educational program's hallmarks.
We recognize the value of skilled teaching expertise and will continue to recruit and develop good teachers. We shall make provisions for student active learning situations that promote research, collaboration, and positive learning outcomes.
We shall continue to develop our international network. Our alumni, equipped with their research-based knowledge and expertise, shall make contributions throughout the world.
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