University of Agder
Kristiansand, Norway
Quick facts
- World rank
- #801
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
- 14,000
- International students
- 14%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
The University of Agder (UiA) is a public university located in southern Norway with campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad. With 14,000 students and over 200 study options, UiA attained university status in 2007 and has origins spanning 190 years. The university offers programmes across multiple faculties including engineering and science, business and law, humanities and education, arts, health and sport sciences, and social sciences, with a strong focus on research and international collaboration.
Fields of study
- Arts, Theatre and Music
- Business, Management, Administration and Law
- Engineering, Technology and IT
- Health, Social Work and Sport
- History, Philosophy and Religion
- Languages, Literature, Communication and Media
- Natural Sciences
- Social Studies
Accreditation: NOKUT (institutional); AACSB (School of Business and Law)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Autumn
- Application deadlines
- December 1
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees apply only to students with citizenship from outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland. The University of Agder does not offer scholarships for 2027/2028. A deposit for living expenses of 170,368 NOK is required for study permit purposes. Payments are processed through Flywire.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Esports (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | Autumn 2027 |
| Artificial Intelligence and The Internet of Things (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | Autumn 2027 |
| Civil and Structural Engineering (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | Autumn |
| Mechatronics (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | Autumn |
| Renewable Energy (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | Autumn |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.