University of Agder: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1311 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #506 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #7 of 29 | In Norway |
| #239 of 1,014 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 108 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 37%
- Enrollment
- 14,096
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- uia.no
- Languages
- Norwegian;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 37% |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 14,096 |
We've calculated the 37% acceptance rate for University of Agder based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Agder has published 12,155 scientific papers with 220,136 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Political Science, Physics, Business, Law, Philosophy, and Biology.
University of Agder majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 6 |
| 1994 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 9 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 | 1 | 7 |
| 1999 | 0 | 8 |
| 2000 | 1 | 15 |
| 2001 | 3 | 6 |
| 2002 | 25 | 15 |
| 2003 | 16 | 25 |
| 2004 | 24 | 55 |
| 2005 | 36 | 98 |
| 2006 | 37 | 177 |
| 2007 | 70 | 273 |
| 2008 | 180 | 351 |
| 2009 | 262 | 638 |
| 2010 | 364 | 1053 |
| 2011 | 386 | 1708 |
| 2012 | 457 | 2744 |
| 2013 | 535 | 3601 |
| 2014 | 579 | 5357 |
| 2015 | 542 | 6063 |
| 2016 | 581 | 6890 |
| 2017 | 645 | 8479 |
| 2018 | 756 | 10097 |
| 2019 | 752 | 11968 |
| 2020 | 990 | 15247 |
| 2021 | 1104 | 20751 |
| 2022 | 1145 | 25791 |
| 2023 | 1201 | 33337 |
| 2024 | 909 | 36486 |
| 2025 | 635 | 35057 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Agder gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Free for Norwegian and EU/EEA students NOK 120,000 for international students |
| Master's Degree | Free for Norwegian and EU/EEA students NOK 120,000 for international students |
| PhD | Free for all students |
Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
The University of Agder has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Agder.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Religion, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Master | Aquaculture, Art Management, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Community Health, Construction Engineering, Education, Educational Technology, Energy Engineering, English, Fine Arts, Health Administration, History, Human Resources, Industrial Management, Information Management, Information Technology, Literature, Management, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Nursing, Political Sciences, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Religion, Scandinavian Languages, Social Welfare, Sports, Teacher Training |
| Doktorgrad | Administration, Applied Mathematics, Energy Engineering, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Linguistics, Management, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Religion |
University of Agder alumni
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Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway
- Enrolled in the University of Agder
- Graduated with Examen philosophicum
- Occupations
- aristocrat
- Biography
-
Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway is a member by marriage of the Norwegian royal family. She has been married to Crown Prince Haakon, the heir apparent to the Norwegian throne, since 2001. Mette-Marit and Haakon have two children, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus.
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Jørgen Løvland
- Occupations
- statespersonpolitician
- Biography
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Jørgen Gunnarsson Løvland was a Norwegian statesman, educator and civil servant who served as the prime minister of Norway from 1907 to 1908. He belonged to the Liberal Party.
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Kenneth Kapstad
- Occupations
- jazz musiciancomposermusician
- Biography
-
Kenneth Kapstad is a Norwegian musician from Trondheim, known as the drummer of the band Gåte (2004–2005), Motorpsycho (2007–2016), and God Seed (2012–2015), and for his collaborations with the bands Animal Alpha, Goat the Head, and Monolithic.
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Magnhild Meltveit Kleppa
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Magnhild Meltveit Kleppa is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.
University of Agder faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Engineering and Science | Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Management, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Telecommunications Engineering |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Fine Arts | Art Management, Fine Arts, Handicrafts, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Health and Sports Sciences | Educational Psychology, Health Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Physical Education, Public Health, Sports |
| Faculty : Humanities and Education | Arts and Humanities, Education, Educational Sciences, English, French, German, History, Mass Communication, Modern Languages, Nordic Studies, Philosophy, Religion, Scandinavian Languages, Special Education, Theology |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Accountancy, Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Information Sciences, Law, Management, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Social Work |
| School : Business and Law | Business Administration, Law |
| Unit : Teacher Education | Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Teacher Training |
General information
| Alternative names | UiA Universitetet i Agder |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Research (Kunnskapsdepartementet); Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (Nasjonalt organ for kvalitet i utdanningen – NOKUT) |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 422 Kristiansand, 4604 Norway |
|---|---|
| City population | 68,000 |