Founded in 1811, the University of Oslo is Norway’s largest and leading institution of higher education and research. Today, the University of Oslo has approximately 30,000 students and 4,600 employees, divided between the following eight Faculties: Theology, Law, Medicine, Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Dentistry, Social Sciences, and Education. Four Nobel Prize winners indicate the quality of the research at the University. International students may choose between more than 30 Master's Degrees programmes taught entirely in English and over 800 individual cources. In keeping with national priorities, the University of Oslo's international policy focuses strongly on solidarity and participation in global development. At present, the University has more than 500 bilateral agreements and cooperation projects with other universities worldwide.