Established in 1994, Universitetet i Agder (University of Agder) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kristiansand (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vest-Agder. This institution also has a branch campus in Grimstad. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Universitetet i Agder (UiA) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Universitetet i Agder (UiA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UiA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
