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Numbers and facts

The Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics was founded by Professor Svein Rosseland in 1934 with substantial financial support from Rockefeller Foundation. It is one of the oldest departments at the University of Oslo and has a rich history. 

Overview of students, employees, publications and finances for the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics for 2022.

The slots are updated in October 2022.

Staff in total 87
Scientific staff 71
- permanent staff 15
- temporary staff 56
Technical and administrative staff 16
Bachelor students *
Master students 22
Ph.D. students 33
Scientific publications xxx
Total budget (in million NOK) xxx
- external finances (in million NOK) xxx

* The institute has a joint bachelor program together with other departments (Bachelor of Physics and Astronomy) and is therefore not registered with any any enrolled bachelor students.