University of Stavanger
Stavanger, Norway
Quick facts
- World rank
- #801
- Acceptance rate
- 31%
- Students
- 12,506
- International students
- 17%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
The University of Stavanger (UiS) is a public research university located in Stavanger, Norway, established as a university in 2005. It offers studies across 15 different subject areas including engineering, energy, health sciences, social sciences, education, business, performing arts, and humanities. UiS is a member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU) and participates in the Erasmus+ program.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Energy and Petroleum
- Health Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Education
- Business and Economics
- Computer Science
- Arts and Humanities
- Performing Arts
- Mathematics and Physics
- Sustainability
Accreditation: NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Autumn
- Application deadlines
- December 1
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- opptak@uis.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 is free for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and exchange students. For non-EU/EEA students, annual tuition fees apply: NOK 60,000 for humanities/social sciences and NOK 85,000 for STEM/performing arts (new rates effective from 2026/2027 intake). All students must pay a semester fee of approximately NOK 915.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anestesisykepleie – master 2 år (opens in a new tab)Norsk · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Barnehagelærer – bachelor deltid (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Barnehagelærer – bachelor heltid (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Barnehagevitenskap – master 2 år (opens in a new tab)Norsk · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Barnevernsarbeid – master 2 år, samlingsbasert (opens in a new tab)Norsk · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.