University of Stavanger (UiS) Summary
The University of Stavanger is a public research university situated in Stavanger, one of Norway’s most important business, energy, innovation and coastal cities. Founded in 2005 as a university, UiS has grown into a modern Norwegian university with strong academic connections to energy, engineering, technology, social sciences, business, health sciences, education, arts, media, hospitality and regional innovation. The university is especially appealing to students who want a hands-on, industry-connected university in a city with good career opportunities.
Stavanger is known as Norway’s energy capital and this identity has a big impact on the university’s academic profile. UiS has strong research in petroleum engineering, energy systems, offshore technology, risk management, computational engineering, computer science, environmental technology, industrial economics, business, social sciences and sustainability studies. In the years that followed, the university expanded its academic scope to include renewable energy, green transition, digitalization, public health, education, social work and urban development.
UiS is especially relevant for international students at master level. Most bachelor’s programs in Norway are taught in Norwegian. UiS has selected English-taught master’s programs in computer science, computational engineering, energy, reservoir and earth sciences, biological chemistry, mathematics and physics, sustainability studies, service leadership, business-related fields and city and regional planning. These are programmes for students who already have a relevant bachelor’s degree and want to pursue advanced academic or professional specialization in a Norwegian university environment.
The university’s teaching is linked with research, regional industry and applied learning. Depending on the program, students may be involved in projects, laboratories, case studies, thesis work, group assignments, field work, data-based analysis, or industry-related topics. UiS is a good choice for students who want both academic as well as practical exposure in sectors such as energy, technology, public services, education, hospitality, healthcare, and social development.
UiS has also a strong research profile. The main areas of research are energy transition, offshore technology, smart cities, risk and safety, social science, education, health, data science, environmental research and innovation. The university is based in an area with large companies, public sector organizations, international workers and active business networks. This is an experience of a real professional environment for students outside the classroom.
Students from Norway, the EU/EEA and Switzerland are generally exempt from paying tuition fees at Norwegian public universities. Non-EU/EEA/Swiss students generally pay tuition fees unless they are eligible for an exemption. From the academic year 2026/2027, UiS will introduce lower rates of tuition fees: NOK 60,000 per year for the humanities, social sciences, economics and administrative subjects, and NOK 85,000 per year for natural sciences, technology, health, social work, sports, teacher education, performing arts and media studies. These lower fees make UiS one of the less expensive Norwegian public university options for many international students than the previous full-cost fee categories.
The University of Stavanger is a good general choice for students with interests in energy, engineering, computer science, sustainability, business, social sciences, education and applied research. Its Stavanger location gives it high industry relevance while the modern university environment makes it attractive to international students seeking career-oriented education in Norway.
Stavanger is known as Norway’s energy capital and this identity has a big impact on the university’s academic profile. UiS has strong research in petroleum engineering, energy systems, offshore technology, risk management, computational engineering, computer science, environmental technology, industrial economics, business, social sciences and sustainability studies. In the years that followed, the university expanded its academic scope to include renewable energy, green transition, digitalization, public health, education, social work and urban development.
UiS is especially relevant for international students at master level. Most bachelor’s programs in Norway are taught in Norwegian. UiS has selected English-taught master’s programs in computer science, computational engineering, energy, reservoir and earth sciences, biological chemistry, mathematics and physics, sustainability studies, service leadership, business-related fields and city and regional planning. These are programmes for students who already have a relevant bachelor’s degree and want to pursue advanced academic or professional specialization in a Norwegian university environment.
The university’s teaching is linked with research, regional industry and applied learning. Depending on the program, students may be involved in projects, laboratories, case studies, thesis work, group assignments, field work, data-based analysis, or industry-related topics. UiS is a good choice for students who want both academic as well as practical exposure in sectors such as energy, technology, public services, education, hospitality, healthcare, and social development.
UiS has also a strong research profile. The main areas of research are energy transition, offshore technology, smart cities, risk and safety, social science, education, health, data science, environmental research and innovation. The university is based in an area with large companies, public sector organizations, international workers and active business networks. This is an experience of a real professional environment for students outside the classroom.
Students from Norway, the EU/EEA and Switzerland are generally exempt from paying tuition fees at Norwegian public universities. Non-EU/EEA/Swiss students generally pay tuition fees unless they are eligible for an exemption. From the academic year 2026/2027, UiS will introduce lower rates of tuition fees: NOK 60,000 per year for the humanities, social sciences, economics and administrative subjects, and NOK 85,000 per year for natural sciences, technology, health, social work, sports, teacher education, performing arts and media studies. These lower fees make UiS one of the less expensive Norwegian public university options for many international students than the previous full-cost fee categories.
The University of Stavanger is a good general choice for students with interests in energy, engineering, computer science, sustainability, business, social sciences, education and applied research. Its Stavanger location gives it high industry relevance while the modern university environment makes it attractive to international students seeking career-oriented education in Norway.
