STAVANGER

The University of Stavanger is situated on Norway’s south-west coast, surrounded by magnificent and diverse landscapes. The charming harbour city of Stavanger ranks as Norway’s fourth largest with approximately 130,000 inhabitants and is known as Norway’s “oil and energy capital”.   The Stavanger region is Norway’s most productive area and has been the national hub for innovative industry for several decades, partly owing to the petroleum industry and partly to a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship which existed long before the oil age.

The student dormitories in Stavanger are owned and administered by the Student Welfare Organization (SiS). The International Office at UiS is not responsible for housing-related matters. Due to the difficult housing situation in the Stavanger area the UiS cannot guarantee housing to all international students, but usually all students who apply within the deadline are allotted a room in the dormitories. Students who apply after the deadline are not prioritised. International students are offered a single room with a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. The rooms are fully furnished and have free Internet connection.

As a guideline a single student needs NOK 9250 (EUR 1230) per month to cover living and other expenses (incl. accommodation). There are no tuition fees for students at the University of Stavanger. Students from outside the EU/EEA must be able to document that they have the necessary funds to live in Norway (NOK 92500 for 1 academic year) when applying for a visa.

The currency in Norway is the Norwegian krone, NOK (1 EUR = 7.5 NOK)

As a rule, students from EEA countries do not need to apply for a residence permit, but must register with the police after arrival in Norway. Exceptions may apply.   Nationals of non-EEA countries must apply for a student visa. One of the requirements for obtaining a student visa is that the applicant must document access to NOK 92 500 for one academic year (10 months) or NOK 46 250 for one semester. As the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI – www.udi.no) is fairly strict about the financial guarantee, this money must be transferred to a deposit account administered by UiS before students apply for a visa.

The University of Stavanger has approximately 9,200 students and 1,250 academic and administrative staff. It offers a wide range of study and research programmes. Many of its research activities are pursued in cooperation with its International Research Institute of Stavanger AS (IRIS) affiliate, and with other universities, research institutes and regional, national and international industries.

Faculties
The University of Stavanger consists of the Faculty of Arts and Education, the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Faculty of Science and Technology and the Museum of Archaeology.

Education Structure 
Courses are measured in credits/points in accordance with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) standard. The full-time workload for one academic year is 60 ECTS.

General Semester 
Autumn semester: August – December 
Spring semester: January – June 
A mandatory Orientation Programme is given at the start of each semester.

During the past few years, the influx of international students and researchers to the University of Stavanger has risen at a steady pace and enriched our community with academic, social and cultural diversity. The university currently has students from more than 40 countries.   Student life in Stavanger offers a wide range of activities, from hiking in stunning nature to city life with cosy cafés, restaurants and lively nightlife. The cultural scene is international and varies within all genres of music, art and literature. Students have their own Student Society “Folken” which is well-known for its rock concerts.   On campus the Student House is a hub for student activities. All student organisations have offices here, among others the International Student Union. During weekdays, students meet here to have coffee and socialise. In the afternoon there are events like quiz nights, stand-up comedy and a popular Happy hour.

University of Stavanger  
International Office 
4036 Stavanger  
Erika Torgersen
erika.torgersen@uis.no Phone: +47 51 83 10 92
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