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Become a student at UiA

UiA is a young and modern university located in Southern Norway. We strive every day to achieve excellence in teaching and research, and encourage our students to take part in this pursuit. From the beginning of your studies, you will encounter a friendly, safe and inclusive environment. The campuses are designed to facilitate closeness among people and you will find that everything you need is within your reach. 

Come and study with us - with no application fee and tuition free - and experience the Scandinavian way of life!

Study programmes

Academic e-sports Bachelor3 years Grimstad

Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things Master2 years Grimstad

Civil and Structural Engineering Master2 years Grimstad

Classical Music Performance Bachelor3 years Kristiansand

Classical Music Performance Master2 years Kristiansand

Coastal Ecology Master2 years Kristiansand

English Bachelor3 years Kristiansand

English Master2 years Kristiansand

Global Development Studies Bachelor3 years Kristiansand

Global Development, Crisis and Change Master2 years Online programme /course sessions

International Business Master2 years Kristiansand

Mathematics Master2 years Kristiansand

Mechatronics Master2 years Grimstad

MSc Business Administration, specialisation in Analytical Finance Master2 years Kristiansand

MSc Business Administration, specialisation in International Business Master2 years Kristiansand

Multimedia and Educational Technology Master2 years Grimstad

Popular Music Master2 years Kristiansand

Popular Music– Music Business and Management Master2 years Kristiansand

Renewable energy Master2 years Grimstad

Sustainability Management Master1,5 years Yogyakarta, Indonesia / Kristiansand

UiA in figures

  • 2 campuses
  • 6 faculties + 1 Teacher Education Unit 
  • 23 departments
  • 1 museum
  • 12.690 students (2020)
  • 58% women / 42% men (students) (2020)
  • 170 outgoing exchange students (2020)
  • 150 incoming exchange students (2020)
  • 1 study centre in Lesvos, Greece
  • 6 priority research centres
Map over the world

What our students say

Lizbeth Sepulveda from Mexico
Bachelor in English
UiA is a vibrant University with highly prepared teachers, amazing facilities and excellent student environment. >
Besjona Shkurti from Albania
Master in Mathematics - Mathemathics Education
The lecturers here do their research on topics that are highly important in the world of science. >
Jenny Chan from Hong Kong
Master in Music Business and Management (former student at Master in Music Performance)
My favourite activity is attending concerts in Kilden, a remarkable theatre and concert hall in Kristiansand. I even had a chance to perform here! >
Abel Runga from Zimbabwe
Master in Global Development and Planning
UiA has given me an opportunity to network with students from around the globe. >
Jonna Nuutinen from Finland
Bachelor in Global Development Studies
Everybody here is very nice and welcoming! There is always someone to study with, talk to, and spend time with. >
Justin Freund from Canada
Bachelor in Global Development Studies
I looked at similar programmes all over the world and this was one of the only in English, and it happened to be the most hands-on with all their components: exchange semester, the field courses, and the field work thesis. >
Alice Durkin from Canada
Master in Coastal Ecology
I think coastal ecology is becoming more and more relevant in research and industry – especially in the context of a changing climate. >
Anna Mária Babčanová from Slovakia
Bachelor in Music Performance - Western Classical Music
Studying here is different, but in my experience, it is high quality. >
Manoj Kumar Chand from Nepal
Master in Coastal Ecology
I find Coastal Ecology very interesting. It focuses on sustainable use and management of the coastal ecosystem, emerging environmental problems and identifying solutions. >
Maira Padilla from Mexico
Master in Global Development and Planning
This Master's degree is very interesting, specially due to the fact that we have such a wide variety of nationalities taking part in it. >
Sevan Esagholian from Armenia
Master in Coastal Ecology
The semester is very compact, but it’s nothing hard to handle. We have field trips and lab activity. >
Alina Shibanova from Russia
Bachelor in English
Free education is a unique opportunity itself. >
Amir Kolivand from Iran
Master in Global Management and Planning
"I think this programme gives a broad viewpoint regarding development and the obstacles around the world." >
Gleb Khromov from Russia
Bachelor in Global Development Studies
The lecturers transform the lectures into a proper debate, meaning that we get the chance to brainstorm together and share ideas. >
Eglantina Bërdëllima from Albania
Bachelor in Global Development Studies
The courses have taught me about social issues that I think most people should be informed about. >
Evgeniia Kadyrova from Russia
Bachelor in English
I like the fact that there are no stupid questions and wrong answers in lectures and seminars. Many professors care about your personal opinion. >
Netsai Marova from Zimbabwe
Master in International Business
The environment in Kristiansand is very peaceful and everyone I met so far is willing to help. >

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