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The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) aims to be a major player in the areas of biology, food science, environmental science, land-use and natural resource management, and all of the aesthetic and technological subjects associated with these areas. The University’s vision is to secure the basis of existence for present and future generations.
A Research University
UMB is a research university, with research making up half of the university’s activities.
Food
UMB focuses on plants, animals and fish, and covers the whole value chain from food production to raw material quality and the processing of food products.
Environment
Environmental research at UMB focuses on sustainable use and management of land and water resources, and the use of the local environment to enhance the life quality of humans and animals.
Biotechnology
Biotechnology research is interdisciplinary and linked to the areas of animals, plants and microorganisms. UMB has some of the most comprehensive biotechnology research in microbiology, molecular biology and biochemistry in Norway. UMB is a joint owner of the Centre for Integrative Genetics (CIGENE).
Aquaculture
Since the 1960s, when UMB started using fish as laboratory animals for breeding experiments, UMB has contributed worldwide in developing the platform for breeding and feeding within the aquaculture industry. UMB is a joint owner of the research centres Nofima Marin, Aquaculture Protein Centre and Centre for Feed Technology.
Health
UMB has long-standing traditions in food and environmental research, and has always focused on human health. Through an innovative approach to health issues, the University plans on being a bridge builder for the various health research areas, where UMB has a focus on preventive and rehabilitative health care.
Knowledge Transfer
UMB has more than 100 years of experience in carrying out applied research for industry and contributing to the development of agriculture, aquaculture and other bioindustries in Norway. The University is obliged, according to Norwegian law, to transfer knowledge and technology to industry and society at large. UMB will strengthen its links with relevant industries and continue to supply Norwegian and foreign companies with knowledge, technology and scientific results vital for growth and innovation in the industrial sector.
Teaching
At UMB there is a strong connection between research and teaching activities. There are approximately 3,250 students at UMB, of which some 500 are international students. UMB has an extensive collaboration with foreign universities, and 30% of its students choose to carry out a study period abroad. UMB offers 18 bachelor’s and 43 master’s programmes, and 14 master’s programmes are taught in English. UMB’s post-qualifying and further education programmes offer tailor made courses for different sectors of the industrial and public markets.
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