Universitetet i Stavanger

Established in 1994, Universitetet i Stavanger (University of Stavanger) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Stavanger (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rogaland. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Universitetet i Stavanger (UiS) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Universitetet i Stavanger (UiS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 26 years old Norwegian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UiS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.