The institution was established in 1859 as the Higher Agricultural College (Den høiere Landbrugsskole).

A doctoral programme consists of course work, (an) individual research project(s) and a dissertation, which is defended in a formal oral examination.

NMBU has exchange agreements with more than 93 universities worldwide, including six Nordic, 44 European and eight North American institutions.

Together, the university and the institutions represent the largest research environments for life sciences in Norway.

NMBU’s health-related research is linked to healthy food, clean water and the environment and the many related challenges in developing countries.

Studentsamfunnet in Ås is the oldest and most powerful society that owns most of the buildings that bring most of the social activities together.

Representatives to the Student Board are elected at the general assembly, which is held every autumn and spring.

ISU is a democratic, non-profit, non-religious, multicultural and non-partisan organization that seeks to serve and promote the interests of foreign students who are studying in Norway.

Elections are held once a year in September and all international students have the right o run for office and vote.