In July 2015 , the University received intense criticism for allowing Anders Behring Breivik to be admitted to study for a 3-year baccalaureate degree in political science ( including courses on democracy , human rights , and respect for minorities ) . He is the perpetrator of the 22 July , 2011 Norway attacks , Norway 's worst incident of violence since World War II ; he received 21 years in prison ( he can be paroled after 10 years ; but he can be confined after the 21 years are up , allowable for five years at a time , if he is viewed as still dangerous , resulting in an actual life sentence ) . The Rector said they were obliged to follow the regulations , which allowed it because his grades were good enough . It will be done in solitary confinement , with guards delivering his assignments and the finished work and the grades . In October 2018 , it was reported that course materials were being provided to Breivik by a prison officer and that he had no contact with students or academics or access to the internet
2011 Norway attacks
2011 Norway attacks
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