Centres and focus areas

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences hosts two Centre for Excellence in Education (SFU). The SFU title is obtained in strong competition and is assigned for a period of up to ten years, with a minimum of five years.

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences hosts three Norwegian Centres of Excellence (SFF). The Faculty also plays an active part in four SFF hosted by other faculties at University of Oslo or other institutions. The SFF title is obtained in strong competition and is assigned for a period of up to ten years, with a minimum of five years.

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences hosts one Centre for Research-based Innovation (SFI) and plays an active part in four Centres hosted by other institutions. The SFI title is assigned for a period of eight years.