Arild Underdal
Arild Underdal (13 August 1946 – 20 April 2025) was a Norwegian political scientist.
Career
Underdal was born in Bodø. He was professor at BI Norwegian Business School from 1984 to 1986, and was appointed professor of international politics at the University of Oslo from 1987. He served as rector of the University of Oslo from 2002 to 2006.
Underdal was a fellow of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. He was decorated Commander of the Order of St. Olav in 2006.
Death
Underdal died on 20 April 2025, at the age of 78.