Top Private Universities in Norway
2026 Norwegian Private University Ranking New
What are the top private Universities in Norway? uniRank answers this question by publishing a complete list of 7 private Norwegian higher education institutions ranked by the 2026 uniRank University Ranking and meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Norway.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
Top Private Universities in Norway
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| #Rank | University | Town/City |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Handelshøyskolen BI | Oslo |
| 15 | Høyskolen Kristiania | Oslo |
| 24 | MF vitenskapelig høyskole | Oslo |
| 25 | VID vitenskapelige høgskole | Oslo |
| 26 | NLA Høgskolen | Bergen |
| 28 | Dronning Mauds Minne Høgskole for barnehagelærerutdanning | Trondheim |
| 29 | Lovisenberg diakonale høgskole | Oslo |
| Legend: Un Unranked | + Add University | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many private universities are there in Norway?
There are 7 officially chartered, licensed or accredited private Norwegian higher-education institution(s) that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
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