About UiS
The University of Stavanger is an innovative and international university. We constitute a driving force in the development of knowledge and change processes in society. Our societal mission is to challenge the well-known and explore the unknown.
This is UiS
The academic activities at UiS are organised in six faculties and several national research and competence centres in addition to the Archaeological Museum.
What are you looking for?
Innovation and collaboration
Innovation for sustainable transition
The graphs for research at UiS have pointed upwards in recent years. Compared to other universities, we are the third best at publishing per scientific employee.
UiS is a member of the European network for innovative universities - European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU).
Health, environment and safety
- Crisis Information: Emergency Procedures at UiS
- Emergency Information: Sikresiden.no
- UiS as a workplace
Latest news from UiS
Bjarte Engeset employed in temporary position
Bjarte Engeset is employed in a three-year temporary position as Professor in conducting.
The students Oda, Maren og Susanne learned about workplace motivation and won 40.000 NOK
Three groups of students from the Master of Science in Business Administration participated in the competition. The winn...
Now you can register your contribution to WABF 2025
Do you want to present, participate in a workshop, symposium, or with a poster at the world’s largest conference on bull...
1.5 million euro for research on fluid dynamics
Guang Yin is the first researcher at the University of Stavanger (UiS) to receive the European Research Council's award ...
Rector's speech to the students at the start of studies 2024
Rector Klaus Mohn welcomed the students to a new academic year during the opening ceremony at Campus Ullandhaug today. R...
He has 3D printed a training model for spinal anesthesia
Øyvind Time's master's thesis can help make everyday life easier for healthcare personnel who must learn how to take a f...
Energy students awarded for their efforts
Repsol awarded a total of four prizes and NOK 120,000 to master students at University of Stavanger.
UiS ends institutional cooperation with Israel
The UiS board discussed Israel at its meeting on 6 June 2024.
Supportive leaders make employees more satisfied and engaged
A recent collaboration between Lyse and researchers at the UiS School of Business and Law has proven to be highly benefi...
He is Energy Professional of the Year
Reidar Bratvold won the prize as Energy Professional of the Year at the SPE gala.
Kathy Lette traced her roots at UiS
When the world-renowned writer Kathy Lette traced her roots in the Australian TV program "Who Do You Think You Are?", sh...
Students at UiS Partner with Industry to Tackle Environmental Challenge
In a remarkable demonstration of applied learning and industry collaboration, master's students from the UiS School of B...
Eight million for research project on populism in the Nordic region
In February, the Research Council of Norway announced funding for research projects for young talents. The upper funding...
Successful UiS Aerospace rocket launch
The UiS Aerospace rocket launch took place successfully 27 April in Helleland.
A new one-year program in Business and Management is popular among this year's applicants.
The new one-year program in Business and Management at the University of Stavanger, School of Business and Law, was very...
Solving offshore wind challenges in Norway
How can we build wind installations in the sea with the least possible environmental impact? That was the task for 38 EC...
Highlights from the first UiS Petro-Games
In a riveting showcase of industry knowledge and teamwork, the inaugural UiS Petro-Games competition proved to be a reso...
Lykketreff - a meeting between students and businesses
Master's students at the Department of Media and Social Sciences have the opportunity to do an internship through an ele...
Kaleidoscope - a successful festival from the SV faculty
The SV Faculty organised Kaleidoscope for the first time this week. A great festival day with good content at Sølvberget...
Prestigious grant for research in medieval English
Professor Merja Stenroos has been awarded the most prestigious grant from the EU, the European Research Council (ERC) Ad...