According to The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), 8 objectives and robust indicators have been exercised to rank the world’s top universities:
1. Quality of Education (25%),
2. Alumni Employment (25%),
3. Quality of Faculty (25%),
4. Publications (5%),
5. Influence (5%),
6. Citations (5%),
7. Broad Impact (5%) and
8. Patents (5%).
| Institution | National Rank | World Rank | Score |
| Norwegian University of Life Sciences | 5 | 795 | 44.43 |

The Norwegian University of Life Sciences is a public university and has around 5000 students.
The university is known for its beautiful campuses, with spectacular, big and old trees, as well as ponds, flowers and bushes.