Norway university admits mass murderer Breivik
The University of Oslo has admitted Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik to its political science program.
The university rector, Ole Petter Ottersen, made the announcement on Friday, saying that all prisoners in Norway “are entitled to higher education” in the country on condition that “they meet the admission requirements.”
Oslo University spokeswoman Marina Tofting also confirmed his admission and said the right-wing extremist “got a place here. He meets the criteria.”
The 36-year-old went on a killing rampage in July 2011, leaving 77 people dead in bomb-and-gun massacres in Oslo and Utoya Island.
He has been sentenced to 21 years in prison and his sentence can be extended indefinitely in case he is considered a threat.
The mass murderer is not expected to graduate with a degree since five out of the nine courses needed will require him to attend university seminars.
He is currently serving time in solitary confinement and does not have access to the internet; therefore, an intermediary will manage his contacts with the university.
Meanwhile, the leader of a group for the victims' families, Lisbeth Kristine Royneland, expressed dissatisfaction with the decision to let him study.
"It hurts that he is able to study but it's like that in Norway," she said, adding, "But whether he reads novels or political science books doesn't matter to us as long as he remains behind bars."
Breivik’s initial application to study at the university was rejected two years ago as he failed to meet the academic criteria at the time.
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