Om os
Norwegian University of Life Sciences
NMBU shall contribute to safeguarding the basis for life in the future through outstanding research, education, dissemination of knowledge and innovation.
General mission
As a University, NMBU aims to educate outstanding candidates, perform high-quality research that produces new perspectives, and create innovation. NMBU will contribute to a knowledge-based and open public debate and help boost public confidence in research methods and results.
We will have open and respectful cooperation with the world around us, both with the public and private sectors. We will ensure that public funds are effectively and purposefully used, benefiting society as a whole. NMBU shall be an internationally renowned University.
Values
Our values illustrate how we interact both internally and with the world around us.
Transparency and mutual respect
Academic life at NMBU is characterised by transparency and mutual respect for each other's backgrounds, experience, work and professional viewpoints. Staff and students are responsible citizens and fellow human beings in the academic community.
Major ambitions
We set high goals and require quality and ethical standards in everything we do. We will make it possible for each individual to be able to fulfil his/her academic potential. We will encourage ambition among our staff and students.
Academic freedom
Academic freedom and independent research are the fundamental principles of the University's activities.
Interaction and community
Our activities shall be characterised by interaction, internally within the University and with the world at large. We shall create an inclusive culture, working environment and academic community founded on transparency, tolerance and interaction.