University of Stavanger: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1197 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #463 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #6 of 29 | In Norway |
| #35 of 1,014 | For Risk Management |
| Top50% | For 134 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 31%
- Enrollment
- 12,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- uis.no
- Languages
- Norwegian;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 31% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Enrollment | 12,000 |
We've calculated the 31% acceptance rate for University of Stavanger 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 Stavanger has published 16,585 scientific papers with 352,368 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Political Science, Law, and Medicine.
University of Stavanger majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 22 |
| 1994 | 7 | 19 |
| 1995 | 19 | 37 |
| 1996 | 32 | 55 |
| 1997 | 33 | 68 |
| 1998 | 49 | 99 |
| 1999 | 55 | 149 |
| 2000 | 64 | 251 |
| 2001 | 73 | 308 |
| 2002 | 100 | 470 |
| 2003 | 102 | 796 |
| 2004 | 133 | 799 |
| 2005 | 141 | 1160 |
| 2006 | 205 | 1522 |
| 2007 | 232 | 1891 |
| 2008 | 307 | 2390 |
| 2009 | 383 | 3268 |
| 2010 | 411 | 4298 |
| 2011 | 508 | 5388 |
| 2012 | 498 | 6216 |
| 2013 | 537 | 7690 |
| 2014 | 559 | 9152 |
| 2015 | 619 | 10789 |
| 2016 | 709 | 11991 |
| 2017 | 918 | 14339 |
| 2018 | 965 | 16804 |
| 2019 | 1215 | 21168 |
| 2020 | 1217 | 27328 |
| 2021 | 1415 | 34139 |
| 2022 | 1479 | 38914 |
| 2023 | 1622 | 44427 |
| 2024 | 1256 | 48028 |
| 2025 | 816 | 45462 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Stavanger 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 is Norwegian Krone (NOK)
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 Stavanger.
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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Hotel and Restaurant, Law, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Sports, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Master | Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Hotel Management, Information Technology, Music, Natural Sciences, Social Work, Tourism, Town Planning |
| Doktorgrad | Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Natural Sciences |
Notable alumni
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Hadia Tajik
- Enrolled in the University of Stavanger
- Graduated with Bachelor of Journalism
- Occupations
- lawyer (jurist) in Norwaypolitician
- Biography
-
Hadia Tajik is a Pakistani-Norwegian jurist, journalist and politician from the Labour Party. She served as Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion from 2021 to 2022, where after several tax evasions and misuse of appointed apartments, she resigned from the post. She previously served as Minister of Culture from 2012 to 2013. She was 29 years of age at the time and became the youngest minister to serve in the Norwegian government. She is the first Cabinet member that is a Muslim. Tajik served as a Member of Parliament representing Rogaland from 2017 to 2025, and Oslo from 2009 to 2017. She was also the party's deputy leader from 2015 until 2022.
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Ingrid Fiskaa
- Occupations
- peace activistteacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Ingrid Fiskaa is a Norwegian activist and politician for the Socialist Left Party.
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Elsie Bay
- Enrolled in the University of Stavanger
- Studied in 2017-2021
- Occupations
- singersongwriter
- Biography
-
Elsa Søllesvik, known professionally as Elsie Bay, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter.
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Leif Johan Sevland
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Leif Johan Sevland is a Norwegian business leader and former politician for the Conservative Party (Høyre). He served as Mayor of Stavanger from 1995 to 2011. Since 2012, he has been the President and CEO of the Offshore Northern Seas Foundation (ONS). In November 2014, he was also appointed Honorary Consul for the Republic of France.
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Margret Hagerup
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Margret Hagerup is a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party. She has been a member of the Storting since 2017.
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Solfrid Lerbrekk
- Years
- 1990-.. (age 36)
- Occupations
- politicianmechanical engineertrade unionist
- Biography
-
Solfrid Lerbrekk is a Norwegian politician.
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Lisa Marie Ness Klungland
- Years
- 1994-.. (age 32)
- Occupations
- politiciannurse
- Biography
-
Lisa Marie Ness Klungland is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party (Sp). She was a member of the Storting between 2021 and 2025.
University of Stavanger faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts and Education | Behavioural Sciences, Cultural Studies, Dance, Education, Modern Languages, Music, Preschool Education |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Production Economics, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Structural Architecture |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Business Administration, Cultural Studies, Health Sciences, Hotel Management, Journalism, Management, Mass Communication, Multimedia, Nursing, Social Sciences, Social Work, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | UiS Universitetet i Stavanger |
|---|---|
| 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 | P.O. Box 8600 Forus Stavanger, 4036 Norway |
|---|---|
| City population | 150,000 |