Building 25 and cleaning
The Faculty has for some time noted problems with tidiness and cleanliness in the break rooms, kitchens and study areas in Building 25. In 2024 we carried out a clear out of damaged furniture — some items were disposed of, and new chairs were purchased. We have introduced additional inspection rounds to ensure that all areas are kept tidy and thoroughly cleaned.
These measures have had a positive effect, but we rely on good cooperation from the students who use the facilities for the spaces to be a pleasant and welcoming place for everyone.
Construction noise associated with the development of the new Rikshospitalet
For the Faculty it is important that students have a good learning environment throughout the construction period for the new Rikshospitalet. However, as the closest neighbour to the building site, we must expect some construction noise until the hospital is completed. The most noise occurs in connection with groundworks (excavation, jack hammering, sheet piling, etc.), and as these activities come to an end, we hope the worst noise periods are behind us.
Sykehusbygg (Norwegian Hospital Construction Agency) and contractors notify the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences and Institute of Clinical Medicine about expected construction noise. In some cases, teaching has been relocated because of announced noise. When significant noise is expected near, for example, the study rooms, information is posted in My Studies. Unfortunately, there have also been periods of heavy noise that we were not notified about.
There is an ongoing dialogue with the construction project regarding the running of exams at Domus Medica and Rikshospitalet/Building 10. Exam dates are submitted so that noisy work near exam venues can be avoided where possible. Construction noise near the study rooms during exam periods is, however, difficult to avoid.
As a student you can keep informed about the development here.
Rotation between the hospitals and travel expenses
The Faculty of Medicine collaborates with two university hospitals to train doctors: Akershus University Hospital and Oslo University Hospital. As stated on the programme pages, all students have teaching at both hospitals. Travel distance and place of residence are not considered criteria for individual adaptation. Students are responsible for covering their own travel expenses to the various teaching locations.
The Faculty covers travel costs outside Zone 2 in connection with clinical placements; see the module pages for Modules 5 and 7 and immersion practice for more information.
An overview of the study locations in the Oslo area can be found here (only available in Norwegian)
Digital diplomas
The University of Oslo discontinued paper diplomas in 2024.
At the medical programme we mark the completion of a long course of study with a formal testimonium ceremony, during which graduating students are presented with a diploma in a folder. The students organise a committee responsible for the content of the ceremony.
Since the official diploma is now digital, the Faculty collaborated with graduating students from the organising committee to design the diploma that is presented at the ceremony.
Students who require a paper diploma can order one via an online form here
Ventilation and temperature at Domus Medica
The Faculty has a good dialogue with UiO’s Estate Department, which is responsible for the operation of Domus Medica, and with the Section of Internal Service at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences. Several temperature measurements have been taken in the study rooms and other areas of Domus Medica at different times during the autumn of 2025. We have not found any significant deviations in temperature. In several instances where low temperatures were recorded, study room windows were not properly closed.
Temperature control is challenging in older buildings. For example, rooms can be warmer than the areas by the windows when it is cold outside, and the opposite can occur when the sun is shining on the windows. Domus Medica has large, open spaces, extensive window areas and a district-heating system that does not respond immediately to temperature changes. Together, these factors make it difficult to maintain a constant indoor temperature regardless of the weather.
As part of maintenance, the ventilation system is cleaned regularly. Normally in UiO buildings the ventilation is switched off in the evenings and at weekends, but because of dust problems from the construction work at Rikshospitalet the ventilation is currently running continuously in parts of the building, including the study rooms.
We encourage everyone to ensure windows are properly closed. If you feel the cold easily, we recommend not sitting too close to the windows. If temperatures remain low over time or you find a room too cold, we urge students to report this to the Estate Department. It is through reports about operational conditions that the Estate Department becomes aware of problems and can take action.