University of Oslo Open Data API

API

Free open data API for University of Oslo courses, lectures, and academic resources

Overview

The University of Oslo Open Data API provides structured access to courses, lecture video metadata, detailed course descriptions, and academic resources from Norway’s largest university. Endpoints support queries by course code, program, or resource type. Responses are in JSON format, enabling integration into educational apps, research tools, or student portals. Use cases include building course discovery platforms, analyzing academic offerings, or creating study aids with lecture video links.

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 API
JSON Response Format
No Authentication Required
Course Catalog Access
Lecture Video Metadata
Open Academic Data

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the University of Oslo Open Data API free to use?

Yes, the API is free for both non-commercial and commercial use, in line with the university’s open data policy.

? Does it require an API key?

No, authentication is not required to access the public endpoints of the API.

? What is the response format?

Most API responses are in JSON format, which is widely supported and easy to parse for application integration.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Open Data

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free and unrestricted access
⊕ Comprehensive academic datasets
⊕ Easy integration with educational tools
⊕ Covers Norway’s leading university resources

Cons

⊖ Rate limits may apply for high-volume requests
⊖ Limited to University of Oslo’s resources only
⊖ Scheduled data refreshes (no real-time updates)