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History

The University of Agder is one of Norway's newest universities, but our roots span over more than 190 years.

Education

UiA has six faculties and one teacher unit governed as a whole by the University Board, which consists of a majority of members elected by faculty, staff and students and a minority of external members appointed by the Ministry of Education and Research.

Research

Six centres are awarded the status of Priority research centres at the University of Agder. From 2019 the centres will be among UiAs flagships for research at an international scale. They are prioritized by the university based on past results and their ambitions for further development.

University Ranking

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report

2024

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2023

1346 62

2022

1408

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

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Services

Housing services

Student accommodation in Kristiansand and Grimstad is offered by The Student Association of Agder (SiA).
International students who are spending a minimum of one semester at the University of Agder are guaranteed student accommodation in shared or single rooms.

Library services

The University Library is primarily an information resource for students and staff at the University of Agder. The library also provides services to individuals, business, education and culture.

Student Life

Campus life

Campus Grimstad has 3 500 students and is co-located with Grimstad’s Technology Park. The campus was established in 2010.
The facilities are excellent and include a simulated hospital and smart house where the Centre for eHealth is developing ways to use technology to help care for the elderly and disable
Campus Kristiansand has approximately 9 500 students. The buildings are surrounded by greenery and have a sleek, contemporary design. The campus is close to recreational areas and in walking distance of the city centre.

Sports facilities

The students' gym Spicheren has excellent facilities, including a climbing wall and a swimming pool, and many outdoor options.

Student clubs

The Student Organization in Agder (STA) is the official representative body for students at the University of Agder.
The overarching goals of the organization is to work for the professional, social, economic and welfare interests of the students at UiA. STA organizes around 13,000 students and is the umbrella organization for a variety of student activities. STA is the voice of our students on campus, in the local arena and nationally.

Accreditation

The School of Business and Law at UiA is accredited by the American organisation Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AASCB).

University of Agder Scholarships

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