Simula UiB is a research institute owned by Simula Research Laboratory and the University of Bergen. The institute specializes in research within cybersecurity, cryptography and information theory. It works with evaluating the security of cryptographic algorithms and developing secure and robust distributed storage systems.
The institute offers opportunities for students to write master's theses under the supervision of experienced researchers, which provides a practical approach to academic work. Simula UiB emphasizes values such as respect, diversity, curiosity and science, and promotes an active research environment characterized by collaboration and knowledge sharing. In addition, social activities such as hiking, skiing trips and movie nights are arranged to strengthen the community among staff and students.
