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Norwegian University of Life Sciences
(NMBU)
About
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences is a public university located in Ås, Norway. It is located in Akershus county and has around 7,700 students.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 701 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 24 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 8,193
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 8.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 7%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 10 | 79.3 | 2026 |
| Veterinary Science | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Sensing | 76-100 | - | 2020 |
| Veterinary Science | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Ecology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
US News
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | 168 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 210 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =235 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =335 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =445 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =553 | 41.8 | 2026 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Norwegian University of Life Sciences?
Norwegian University of Life Sciences's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 761-770, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =937.
When was Norwegian University of Life Sciences founded?
Norwegian University of Life Sciences was founded in 1859.
What are the top subjects at Norwegian University of Life Sciences?
Top subjects at Norwegian University of Life Sciences include: Agriculture & Forestry, Veterinary Science, Remote Sensing, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences.
Where is Norwegian University of Life Sciences located?
Norwegian University of Life Sciences is located in Ås, Norway.