University of Oslo

API

Free open data API for University of Oslo courses, lectures, and course details

Overview

The University of Oslo API provides access to open educational data including course catalogs, lecture video metadata, and detailed course information (syllabi, instructors, credit values). Key endpoints include /courses for listings, /course/{id} for detailed data, and /lectures for video resources. Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include building educational tools, integrating course info into student portals, academic research on course structures, or creating public directories of Oslo University’s offerings. It supports RESTful requests and is designed for seamless integration with educational platforms.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://data.uio.no/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON Support
No Authentication Required
Comprehensive Course Metadata

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is University of Oslo API free to use?

Yes, the API offers free access to all its public open data endpoints.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, authentication is not needed for accessing the public data endpoints of the API.

? What is the response format?

All endpoints return data in JSON format, which is widely compatible with most application frameworks.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Open Data

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free open access
⊕ Detailed educational data
⊕ Easy integration with tools

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited requests
⊖ Restricted to Oslo University content
⊖ No real-time updates