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Life in Southern Norway
Find out what the region and the towns of Kristiansand and Grimstad have to offer students.
Get involved!
Student life has more to it than just studying. What would you like to do during your free time? Get involved in student politics or sign up to one of our 60 student activities, and make friends and memories for life.
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Organisations for students
The Student Association in Agder (SiA)
SiA is Norway’s best student welfare organisation and will be your student welfare organisation as a UiA student.
SiA takes care of life outside of the classroom in the same way UiA is responsible for the academic aspect of student life. SiA manages student accommodation, university canteens, bookstores on campus, health services, student venues, a fitness centre, nurseries – and organises the Semester Start Festival, a two-day festival with concerts, activities and social events inside and outside, day and night.
The Student Organisation of Agder (STA)
STA ensures that UiA and SiA do their jobs and is the UiA students’ main interest group. STA works to represent your rights, interests and needs as a student.
If you feel that UiA or SiA do not fulfil their duties and find that your concerns are not heard by UiA or SiA, you can contact STA.
STA is also responsible for the student representatives on every course and most student activities.
The Welfare Council of Agder (VT Agder)
VT Agder is a body for all students that are members of the Student Association in Agder (SiA).
The mission of the Welfare Council in Agder is to:
- Ensure the welfare rights for students in the Agder region.
- Choose student representatives to the Board of SiA and SiA Kulturfond.
- Distribute social funds supporting student activities.
- Work as an advisory body to the board of SIA.