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Are you wondering where and when you can go on an exchange in your study programme? Or what you must consider before, during and after your stay abroad? Find everything you need to plan the journey of a lifetime!
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From Tokyo to Paris. Los Angeles to Queensland – UiS Business School has exchange agreements with several reputable partner universities worldwide.
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Ole Torp takes the host's chair when the University Library in Stavanger invites you to an evening to deepen your understanding of the election campaign in the USA.
Universitetsbiblioteket, campus Ullandhaug.
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Anne-Kat Hærland takes the temperature of AI research in Stavanger.
Universitetsbiblioteket, campus Ullandhaug
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Do you wish to learn more about the components of a good paper? Language: English.
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Familiarise yourself with potential host countries before applying for exchange.
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In this meeting, you will receive important information about what happens after you have applied.
Digital meeting in Teams
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You are welcome to visit the International Office if you have any questions.
Kitty Kiellands Hus
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Attend the information meeting before the application deadline.
Digital meeting in Teams
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You can apply between 1 August and 1 September and change your application up until the application deadline.
Søknadsweb
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Join the library for a class about the reference managment tool Zotero.
The Ullandhaug Library
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Join the library for a class about the reference managment tool Zotero.
The Ullandhaug Library
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Join the library for an online class about the reference managment tool Zotero.
Teams
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Join the library for an introduction to the reference screening tool Rayyan.
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Join the library for an introduction to the reference screening tool Rayyan. Language: Norwegian.
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A new service that makes it easier for anyone to find and read Norwegian research related to the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs) has been launched.
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The library organises writing groups for students writing a master's thesis.
Individual exchange to an institution University of Stavanger does not have an agreement with.
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The University of Stavanger has introduced a new rights retention strategy for employees in order to achieve the goal of open access to publications.
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Assuring free access to scientific findings is the essence of Open Science. There are multiple ways of opening your research to the public, and the library can help you navigate the field of Open Science.
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Elin, Linda, and John David at the Stavanger University Library are passionate about research being open and transparent. Each year they help hundreds of researchers with open access, choosing the right journal, and publishing on UiS Publishing Platforms.
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Students who have Norwegian as a second language will now be offered extended academic guidance during their first semester at UiS.
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The library now gives you access to a new online resource for students in history and related fields.
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Gitte Kolstrup has transformed Stavanger University Library (UBiS) into a unique library with color palettes, floral wallpaper, exotic birds, creative study rooms, a cartoon corner, sofa groups, and large plants.
UiS aims to ensure that students with disabilities can participate freely in Erasmus+ exchanges.
Here, we have gathered important information for those who are going on exchange next semester.
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Joanna sought help from a student mentor when she struggled with her own bachelor's thesis. Now she helps other students at the library.
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Rune Sørsdal has been hired as the new library director at Stavanger University Library.
It is possible to receive Erasmus+ grants for mobility outside the European Union.
When you go on an exchange with Erasmus+, you get access to free Online Language Support (OLS) through the online platform EU Academy.
Students who do not receive any other travel support from Erasmus+ will receive an additional one-time payment of 50 EUR and up to 4 days of grant for the return journey if relevant, by traveling in an environmentally friendly manner.
Erasmus+ also offers you the opportunity to go on international traineeships. Through this program, you have a unique chance to gain international contacts and work experience.
Generous grants make it attractive to choose Erasmus+ as a mobility program for exchanges lasting 1-2 semesters.
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Iranian students and staff talking about the current situation in Iran and how it affects them personally, made a profound impression on UiS rector Klaus Mohn under a recent meeting at the University Library.
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How to be a student? Welcome! Student starter kit covers some of the most common questions students wonder about.
Anna Julie la Cour Vågen chose Stavanger as her destination when she was going on exchange in her fourth semester. The student enjoyed herself so much that she already has plans for another stay at UiS in the sixth semester.
As a student at UiS, you can go on blended short-term mobility and receive a grant through Erasmus+. Here is more information about short-term mobilities and how to apply for the grant.
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The Study Lab offers writing groups where master's students can receive feedback on their master's thesis.
You will find your curriculum in the digital curriculum list system Leganto. Here, you also gain access to articles and digital resources, check availability in the library, and can place yourself in a queue to borrow borrowed materials.
By taking a semester at the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS), you will encounter an exciting and international academic environment in Arctic research. The teaching at UNIS is field-based, and nature is used as a laboratory and an arena for learning, observation, collection and analysis of data.
How do we rank applicants when there are limited study spaces available?
Welcome! In the library, you will find books, reading areas, and digital offers such as electronic books and journals, databases, and other online resources.
The library has collected services and resources you will need at the beginning of your project. You will also find advice and guidance regarding the publishing process.
This site will provide you with information and resources on how to search and find scientific articles and other materials for research and studies in the field of health sciences. The library will also assist you in your work with systematic reviews of various kinds.
Do you need help finding literature for your assignment or thesis? Or help getting started with referencing? Check out our resources and guides for your assignments, laboratory reports, exams, and thesis at this library resource page for the Faculty of Science and Technology.
Here you’ll find links to financial, legal, statistical, and market data resources. The Library can help you with searching for literature. Through the library, you have access to research and academic resources that are useful for students and researchers at UiS Business School.
Here you’ll find links to statistical and market data resources and links to databases where you can find the newest research in hospitality and tourism. The Library can help you search for literature and give you access to research and academic resources useful for students and staff at Hotel Management School.
Learning how to write academic texts is an important part of being a student. Here you will find useful information and resources to help you get started with your academic writing.
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In 2020 the use of social media platforms like Tik Tok increased in all Nordic countries. Find more statistics and reports like this in the database Statista.
UiS exchanges students and staff with An-Najah National University in Nablus, Palestine, through an Erasmus+ cooperation agreement.
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Janine Anne Campbell is the first researcher to publish in the UiS archive for open research data.
You have now registered your IT account and signed up for courses. Here are some useful information about your stay here at the University of Stavanger (UiS).
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Statista gives you an overview of statistical data from the media, finance, health, politics and more.
Here you will find an overview of what you need to do and how to fill out the necessary documents to have your stay approved and receive the Erasmus+ grant.
The Data Lab offers classes in software to help you with reference management, and with analysis and visualizing of data. The room can also be used for teaching, events and as a study space.
The Library hosts both academic and social events that are free and open to all, both in Norwegian and English. Contact us if you wish to host an event at the library.
The University Library have an agreement with Norsk Standard which gives students and staff at UiS a 70% discount when buying standards.
The UiS is holder of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education and participates in all dimensions of the Erasmus+ programme. Erasmus+ is the central mobility grants programme for outgoing and incoming students of our institution.
The International Office provides strategic and operational support and advice to the management, academic groups and students regarding internationalisation of educational programmes, mobility and partnerships.
The University of Stavanger welcomes a growing number of international students and staff to our region each year, and hosts numerous projects, events and other cooperation activities every year.
Start your workday with inspiring sessions while enjoying your breakfast!
Meet other researchers, expand your network, catch up on the latest research at UiS, get useful tips and training.
The Researcher Breakfasts are for researchers, PhD students and anyone else interested. Hosted by the Research Department and the University Library.
The library can help you get scientific literature. We provide access to books as well as many electronic resources.
How and why do I cite? Which citation style should i choose? What should my citation look like, and is my bibliography correct? This page gives you information and useful links to answer these questions.
Would you like to learn more about 3D-printing? Get an introduction and access to the 3D-lab at the University Library!
LaTeX is an advanced document preparation system designed for large and complex documents. LaTeX is a great tool if you are writing a paper containing mathematical equations and symbols. The built-in algorithms ensures that the document will have consistent structure, high typographical quality and a professional look.
Overwhelmed by large amounts of non-numerical data? NVivo is a great tool if you need to sort through qualitative data such as interviews, surveys, articles or data from social media. NVivo can help you structure your data analysis process, and make your work more efficient.
Tableau allows you to quickly make large and unmanageable data into easy-to-read overviews. You can convert data into charts, tables and other graphic visualisations. These visualisations can easily be shared with others.
Zotero is a free and user-friendly program that creates references and bibliographies for you. Zotero collects and keeps track of all the sources you use. If you use Zotero correctly you will get a correct bibliography and references in the right place in your document. Zotero is well integrated in Word, and it works with LaTeX and Google Docs.
It can be challenging to keep track of the literature you use of in your studies and research. It is not always easy to know how to display your in-text citations correctly in your work, or what the requirements are for a complete and correct reference list. EndNote is a tool that can help you with this. EndNote is used at most universities and colleges.
Rayyan is a free, web-based tool that lets you screen your references for systematic reviews or other large literature reviews. Rayyan facilitates collaboration by allowing multiple people to screen the same references independently (blinded). You can use Rayyan after you have performed your literature search and collected the results in EndNote or Zotero.
Need help with academic writing? Book guidance with student mentors at Stavanger University Library. OBS: The study lab is now closed, and will reopen on September 3.
The library offers classes that helps you with academic writing and reference management. We offer open classes for students and staff at UiS. Lecturers at UiS can request classes from the library for a student group.
Opening hours for all our library branches: Ullandhaug Library, Bjergsted Library, the library at the Museum of Archaeology, and the Medical and Psychiatric libraries at SUS.
Should a crisis occur when you are abroad, it is important that you know what to do and who to contact.
As an exchange student, you can apply for additional support and grants
Your exchange must be academically relevant to be included in your degree from the University of Stavanger. You must apply for pre-approval of planned courses or traineeships before you travel, and for final approval upon your return.
As a UiS student, you have the opportunity to take part of your education abroad, without being delayed in your studies. This is your chance to experience life as a student in a whole new country!
Get access to e-books, e-articles and databases that the Stavanger University Library provides anywhere, anytime!
The Learning Support Center offers individual guidance to students at UiS who have dyslexia and/or ADHD.
If you choose Europe for your exchange, you become part of the large Erasmus family of students who have been on exchange for 30 years.
The University of Stavanger would like all students to have the same opportunities to go on an exchange semester abroad.
You apply for an exchange during the semester before you plan to go on an exchange.
Here you will find important information about the application process and special arrangements for certain study programmes.
As an exchange student from the Faculty of Science and Technology (TN) and the Faculty of Social Sciences (SV), you can be a Student Exchange Ambassador and gain even more benefits from your overseas exchange.
Explore the opportunities for exchange as part of your degree.
Finding a place to stay is a key part of your pre-departure preparations.
Congratulations! You have just received a Letter of Admission from the University of Stavanger. Please go through the checklist below before your arrival to Stavanger.
If your home institution has an agreement with the UiS, you are welcome to apply as an exchange student. Without a bilateral agreement in place, we cannot accept your application.
If you are participating in a challenge or micro module that takes place abroad through ECIU University, you may qualify for a grant to support your participation.