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Norway 28 Young University / Institution Rankings - 2025 -
We are proud to present the Young University/Institution Rankings, which evaluate the achievements of universities, research institutes, companies, and hospitals established within the past 30 years. These rankings position young institutions within the global scientific community by showcasing their scientific output, innovations, and contributions. The 30-year timeframe provides a valuable perspective to highlight the development trajectories and scientific achievements of emerging institutions. Our real-time analysis objectively identifies the strengths and weaknesses of young institutions, offering actionable insights to help shape future strategies and academic policies. The Young University/Institution Rankings serve as a reliable, real-time guide, reflecting institutions' global scientific impact through a comprehensive assessment of their performance.
Trondheim ,
Norway
- Public 1996
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
361
954
1,588
2,026
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
51
110
143
152
Stavanger ,
Norway
- Public 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
44
145
250
324
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
35
131
221
281
Trondheim ,
Norway
- Institution 2008
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
31
73
94
96
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
23
166
295
367
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
22
77
137
189
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
20
96
154
185
Notodden ,
Norway
- Public 2018
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
15
74
171
237
Bergen ,
Norway
- Public 2017
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
10
52
122
174
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Lillehammer ,
Norway
- Public 2017
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
10
37
76
116
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
36
76
102
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
33
45
48
Oslo ,
Norway
- Private 2016
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
31
55
70
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
11
17
20
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
9
14
17
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
16
20
26
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
4
4
4
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
2
2
2
Oslo ,
Norway
- Private 2016
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
0
8
29
45
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
0
5
7
8
Oslo ,
Norway
- Institution 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
0
6
15
16
Østerås ,
Norway
- Institution 1998
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
0
3
3
3
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
0
1
1
1
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
0
2
3
4
Norwegian University of Science & Technology
Trondheim ,
Norway
- Public 1996
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
361
954
1,588
2,026
Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Oslo ,
Norway
- Institution 2001
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
51
110
143
152
University of Stavanger
Stavanger ,
Norway
- Public 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
44
145
250
324
University of Agder
Kristiansand ,
Norway
- Public 2007
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
35
131
221
281
Norwegian Institute for Nature Research
Trondheim ,
Norway
- Institution 2008
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
31
73
94
96
Oslo Metropolitan University
Oslo ,
Norway
- Public 2018
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
23
166
295
367
Nord University
Bodø ,
Norway
- Public 2016
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
22
77
137
189
Norce Research
Bergen ,
Norway
- Institution 2017
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
20
96
154
185
University of South Eastern Norway
Notodden ,
Norway
- Public 2018
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
15
74
171
237
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Bergen ,
Norway
- Public 2017
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
10
52
122
174
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Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences
Lillehammer ,
Norway
- Public 2017
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
10
37
76
116
Simula Research Laboratory
Oslo ,
Norway
- Institution 2001
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
36
76
102
Høyskolen Kristiania
Oslo ,
Norway
- Private 2016
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
31
55
70
Akvaplan-niva AS
Tromsø ,
Norway
- Institution 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
11
17
20
Cancer Registry of Norway (CRN)
Oslo ,
Norway
- Institution 2009
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
9
14
17
Oslo and Akershus University College
Oslo ,
Norway
- Public 2011
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
16
20
26
VID Specialized University
Oslo ,
Norway
- Private 2016
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
0
8
29
45
Vestre Viken Hospital Trust
Drammen ,
Norway
- Hospital 2009
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
0
5
7
8
Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research
Oslo ,
Norway
- Institution 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
0
6
15
16
Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority
Østerås ,
Norway
- Institution 1998
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
0
3
3
3
Vestfonna Geophysical
Horten ,
Norway
- Company 2008
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
0
1
1
1
Volcanic Basin Petroleum Research AS
Bergen ,
Norway
- Company 1999
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
0
2
3
4