Studiestart for Cybersecurity Management
Semester start for Master in Cybersecurity Management
We look forward to seeing you! Discover what awaits you as a new student.
Welcome as a new student!
We look forward to meeting you in August.
On this page you will find information about the first study week. It will be further updated, so please check in again closer to semester start.
We have compiled important information regarding the start of your study programme below.
Welcome to UiA and Campus Kristiansand!
For details about the study programme, go to:
- wael.soliman@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 27 56
- anneline.omsland@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 15 07
Semester start programme
Orientation programme
Welcome programme for all new international students starting their studies at UiA.
- Time: 7 August, 10:00 - 15:00
- Location: Campus Kristiansand, B1 018
The orientation programme is relevant for international students moving to Norway for the first time.
Opening ceremony
Welcome to official opening of the semester at Plenen (the lawn) at Campus Kristiansand, 10 August at 10.00. See the whole programme here. The Faculty of Social Sciences will be present on the lawn — please stop by to meet your student organisation.
Start-up meeting
- Time: 10 August, 11:00 - 12:00
- Where: Campus Kristiansand, H1-022
This is where you will meet your fellow students and lecturer/ student adviser. There is no teaching on this day, but rather an introductory session where we get to know each other and learn what to expect for the semester ahead.
Attendance is mandatory.
Student organisation
A "linjeforening" is a student organisation associated with your study program. Systematicus is the student organization for all study programs at the Department of Information Systems. All new students automatically become members. Systematicus will have a stand at the Faculty of Social Sciences on the campus lawn on 10 August. Stop by to get to know them!
More about Systematicus (in Norwegian)
What happens next
Tuesday 11 August
Course in Digital tools (in English)
Get to know the systems and software you’ll need as a student.
10:15-11:00: Digital tools
Course in Digital tools (in Norwegian):
From 09:15 - 13:00: Drop-in courses for new students. You will get information about systems and serviced that you will have access to, including User login, WiFi, Two-factor authentication, VPN and various software and systems that you will have access to.
Evening for master's students
- When: 18:00-20:30 (Tuesday 11 August 2026)
- Where: Campus Kristiansand, Lilletunstova
- Organiser: UiA Buddy
A different kind of evening at Lilletunstova specifically for Master's students. There will be mocktails and speed dating with conversation starters to help you get to know peers at a similar stage in their studies!
Wednesday 12 August
No teaching activity this day
Thursday 13 August
No teaching activity this day
Friday 14 August
Lecture in IS-430 from 09:15 - 12.00 in room B3-008
Monday 17 August
Lecture in IS-430 from 12:15 - 16.00 in room H1-058
Tuesday 18 August
Introduction seminar for new students.
Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
Place: Offisersmessen, Kaserneveien 26
During this seminar, you will learn more about the programme and what to expect over the next two years. You will also be introduced to the field and receive more information about opportunities for exchange, internships and other possibilities for collaboration with companies and other relevant institutions.
Sine we will be serving a light lunch, you will receive a separate invitation as we get closer to the seminar, so you can sign up and notify us in case of dietary needs. All students are asked to prioritize to take part in the introduction seminar.
New student at UiA
Useful information for new students
Guidance and courses
We provide a wide range of courses, digital guides/courses, and personal guidance.
- Academic support and career guidance
- Essential systems and software
- University Library: literature searches, academic writing, proper source citation, and more
Welcome to Kristiansand!
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