Welcome to UiA The University of (UiA) is a young responsible leadership through faculties The School of Business Why choose UiA? and Law at UiA is and dynamic university situated on the dedicated to teaching and co-creation of >>NO tuition fees southern tip of . We are one of the knowledge. UiA seeks to be an open and accredited by the AACSB, one of only two most modern universities in Norway and inclusive university that is characterized accredited business schools in Norway. >>Courses in English at all faculties offer high-quality study programmes with by a culture of cooperation, and aims an international focus. We prepare our to be on the cutting edge of innovation, >>Guaranteed Accommodation students for a lifetime of learning and of education and research. >>Buddy Programme offered by ESN

Campuses Faculties Research and Collaboration >>Modern Facilities UiA is located on two campuses that are UiA’s seven faculties/units are: UiA has extensive collaboration with a >>Safe Environment within walking distance of the city centres, range of establishments and businesses. >>Faculty of Humanities and Education yet only meters away from both beaches We have partners at regional, national, >>Warm summers and snowy winters and forests for running, climbing, biking, >>Faculty of Health and Sport Science and international levels from both >>Norway is the happiest country in the world! hiking, swimming and other activities. >>Faculty of Engineering and Science private and public sectors. The university UiA campuses are meeting places which participates in several types of research stimulate to dialogue and mutual cultural >>Faculty of Social Science collaborations. Some of the collaborations development. >>Faculty of Fine Arts involve students. >>Kristiansand >>Faculty of Business and Law More information about research at UiA >>Grimstad >>Teacher Education Unit can be found at: uia.no/en/research

I love that we are surrounded by beautiful nature and water within walking distance because that is one of the reasons I chose Norway for studying abroad!

Cecilie Lund Wiese from Denmark. Interview: uia.no/en/studies Lofoten will give you an unforgettable nature Norway and ‘Sørlandet’ experience. In the areas diverse landscape, you can go hiking, skiing, fishing, ocean rafting or Norway is one the safest countries in the – or ‘Sørlandet’ as we scuba diving. Lofoten is also world and known for its high standard call it, is well known for having the mildest one of the world’s northernmost of living, oil and fish exports, advanced weather and being the sunniest part of sites for surfing. technology and its natural beauty. the country. Surrounded by picturesque >>4.5 hour flight. scenery, from tiny rocky islands in the In Norway you will enjoy: fjords to snow-covered mountains inland, >>Spectacular mountain landscapes the region can offer a rich variety of >>Sunny coastlines in the South with recreational activities. secluded beaches and archipelago Whilst living in Southern Norway, you >>Breathtaking sceneries have easy access to experience the >>Fresh air and clear water beautiful Norwegian landscapes. Make the most of your time here! >>Fjords Tromsø is a modern city in the Arctic >>Northern lights and ideal for seeing the northern light. >>5 hour flight.

Bergen is Norway’s second largest city and famous for the seven mountains surrounding the city, the fish market and the Hanseatic Wharf. >>55 min flight / 10 hour train ride.

Trondheim is a vibrant city with plenty of cosy shopping streets and restaurants. It is the third largest in Norway and home to the famous cathedral Nidarosdomen. >>>1.5 hour flight.

Preikestolen/Norwegian fjords: Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) is one of , the capital and largest city in Norway the most spectacular photo objects in the know as a cosmopolitan hub, home to many of country and has been named the world’s the country’s cultural institutions and world-class most spectacular viewing points by both architecture. Nestled between the Oslofjord and CNN and Lonely Planet. It is also accessible forested hills, Oslo was named the Green Capital from the fjord which gives you a superb in 2019. Here you can visit landmarks like the experience of the Norwegian fjords. Opera House, Holmenkollen Ski Jump, the Royal > 4 hour drive Palace. >>4 hour drive / 5 hour by train / 45min flight.

Lindesnes Lighthouse, the Hovden is the largest ski destination in southernmost point of Norway. the southern part of Norway. The area Spectacular views, small café and also offers hiking and bicycle trails, and exhibitions by local artists. fishing lakes. >>1.5 hour drive. >>3 hour drive. Kristiansand Grimstad

Kristiansand is a fast growing, modern Explore Kristiansand Grimstad is an idyllic city with small, Explore Grimstad city and is the biggest city in Southern white wooden houses, narrow cobbled >>Go for a walk on the idyllic island of Odderøya and enjoy the excellent views of the >>Enjoy lazy days on the beach. Norway. It is the regional capital of eastern harbour, Christiansholm Fortress and the leisure boat marinas. streets, tiny cafes and bakeries scattered business, administration and culture, and around the city centre. Ask any one of >>Explore the skerries. >>Visit Baneheia – a nature park that extends right up to the Kvadraturen (city centre) has 92 000 inhabitants. With an innovative the 20 000 inhabitants in Grimstad to in Kristiansand, and is a much used walking, keep-fit and recreational area. >>Take a morning paddle between the islands – kayak hire is free. industry, good infrastructure, top-notch describe their city, and they will probably sports venues and an active festival >>Go for a hike in Jegersberg in your lunchbreak or after class. Go for a swim in the tell you about the beautiful coastline >>Walk in the footsteps of Henrik Ibsen and Knut Hamsun. and fine arts community, few places in lakes if weather allows or ride your bike along the fantastic bike trails. covered with islands, skerries and small >>Cycle Thor Hushovd’s training route. Here you can cycle as far as you like, as quickly Norway can compare to Kristiansand. >>The city beach is popular for swimming and water activities in the summer. tucked away beaches. Grimstad is located as you like, and where you like – on forest lanes or along the coast – the choice is only 40 minutes by car from Kristiansand. yours. Campus Kristiansand has 9 500 >>Sample fresh seafood at the local seafood market (Fiskebrygga). students and the buildings are >>Taste the traditional ‘porke’ from one of the local bakeries. >>Enjoy an ice cream from the local and famous ice cream maker ‘Hennig Olsen’. Campus Grimstad has 3 500 students surounded by greenery and have a sleek, and is co-located with Grimstad’s >>Take time to enjoy some local food and drinks at the food festivals hosted every contemporary design. The campus is >>Take a ferry ride to Hirtshals, Denmark for the day. Technology Park which is home to many autumn. close to recreational areas and in walking >>Visit the Asian/International supermarkets. innovative small businesses, particularly >>Admire the beautiful flowers in Dømmesmoen park. distance of the city centre. The sporting telecommunication and technology >>Go to music festivals or watch a play at Kilden Performing Arts Centre. facilities are very good, with a fitness companies. The campus was established >>Take a walk in the forest and be rewarded with spectacular views. centre on campus and a lot of outdoor in 2010 and the view is breath-taking. options. The facilities are excellent and include a Kristiansand has the advantages of a big city – without the big city stress. www.visitgrimstad.com simulated hospital and smart house where www.grimstad.kommune.no www.kristiansand.no the Centre for eHealth is developing ways www.visitkrs.com to use technology to help care for the www.kristiansand.kommune.no elderly and disabled. Faculty of Engineering and Science Processes >>Revenue Management >>3D Visualization >>Product Development and Project >>Strategy Studying at UiA >>3D-Modelling and Animation Management >>Supply Chain Management >>Access in Wireless Networks >>Renewable Energy in the Power Grid >>Valuation Courses >>Advanced Finite Element >>Risk Management MethodPower Systems Dynamics >>Scripting and Hacking The University of Agder offers a broad range of single courses for exchange students that are taught in Faculty of Fine Arts >>Advanced Internet and Service >>Smartgrid System English at both Bachelor and Master level. You may choose courses across faculties, but please note that >>Aesthetics Workshop Protocols >>Software Architecture and Design you must fulfill the prerequisites for each course. At Campus Kristiansand we offer Humanities, Education, >>Composing and Arranging >>Analog and Digital Electro >>Soil mechanics and foundation Specialisation Social Sciences, Business, Health, Sports, Natural Sciences and Find Arts. At Campus Grimstad we offer Technologies >>Statistics in Ecological Studies >>Electronic Music Spesialisation Engineering, ICT and placements for nursing students. >>Application Development >>Structural design 3 - Steel and wood >>Individual Performance and Ensemble >>Applied Fish Ecology >>Structural Design of Prestressed >>Individual performance and The courses listed below are a selection of what is offered at UiA. The courses may change each year >>Combined Heat and Power Systems Concrete Interpretation or semester, so we recommend looking at the complete list on our website at www.uia.no/en/studies/ >>Communication, Cooperation and >>WIFI and Ad Hoc Networking >>Main Instrument Research Methods exchange-students/choosing-courses >>Wind and Hydro Power >>Major Instrument and Chamber Music >>Concepts of Programming Languages >>Wind Energy >>Major Instrument and Ensemble >>Contract Management >>Wireless Embedded Systems and >>Music Business >>Control Theory Faculty of Humanities and Education >>Literary Theory, Core Course >>Enterprise Systems I Sensor Networks >>Music Technology Specialisation >>Corporate Economic Analysis >>“Games of History”: Games and >>Literature and political trauma >>EU External Relations >>Musicological theory and Method gaming as historical sources >>Data Analysis and Modelling Faculty of Business and law >>Migration: A Global History >>Examen Facultatum within Social Techniques in Renewable Energy, >>Physical Theatre >>Academic Writing in English Sciences >>Accounting Theory >>Norway: Society and Culture >>Design and Fatigue >>Scientific and Artistic practice >>American and British Literature and >>Global Environment Issues: a Politcal >>Advanced Econometrics for >>Norwegian for International Students >>Design of Mechanical Systems >>Sitespesific Art Culture, Part 1 - 2 Ecology Perspective >>Brand Management and Advertising >>Philosophy and Psychology >>Design of Naval Contructions 1 >>Stagecraft and Stage Design >>Applied Ethics >>Global Political Economy >>Business English >>Phonology - Theoretical and >>Distributed and Big Data Systems >>Visual Culture >>Applied Philosophy: Human beings vs. Experimental Topics >>Hands-on e-Business for >>Computational Finance and Portfolio Technology Entrepreneurs >>E-learning and Games >>Practical English (5 ects, English) Management >>Beat Culture: Literature and Art >>Information Resource Management >>Electric Motor Drives >>Religious Radicalization, Extremism >>Consumer Behaviour >>Bilingualism: Second language and Violence >>Informations Systems Security >>Electrotechnical fundamentals >>Corporate Finance production and perception >>Spanish Language >>Institutionalism and Transnational >>Finite Element Method >>Crowdfunding Lab >>British and American Civilization Governance >>Spanish speaking literature and >>Fisheries Oceanography >>Culture and Ethics >>Business English >>Introduction to Development Studies culture. >>Generative programming >>Econometrics for Finance >>Cultural Myths and American National >>Introduction to Latin-American >>Specialisation in Nordic 1: Language - >>High performance materials >>Emerging Markets In addition to our selection Identity for Non-Norwegian Students Studies: History, Development and Society >>Hydraulics Components and Systems >>Entrepreneurship and Innovation of free-standing courses, we >>Developments in Contemporary >>Theory and Method American and British Politics >>IT and Management >>Hydrogen Battery and Thermoelectric >>Finance Theory also offer several semester >>Theory of Science, ethics, Linguistics Technologies >>Education in Norway and >>Leadership in public organisations >>Financial Statement Analysis and progammes and collision-free and Translation Theory >>ICT Seminar Comparative Education >>Management in Sustainable Equity Valuation course packages: >>U.S. Literature and the Twenty-First >>Indoor Climate Technique and Applied >>English Grammar Century Migration Novel Development - Theories and >>Game Theory and Philosophy Fluid Mechanics One-semester programmes >>English Language and Didactics Concepts >>Gründer Lab and Entrepreneurship >>Understanding historical time and the >>Industrial IT (30 ECTS) >>English Phonetics and Phonology use of history >>Organisational Changes and Change >>Hands-on e-Business for Management >>Industrial IT and Robot Technology Entrepreneurs >>NORSEC – Norwegian Society, >>Film Narrative in a Historical >>Uses and Abuses of History Education and Culture (autumn) Perspective >>Planning for Local and Regional >>Instrumentation >>Human Resources Economics Development Introduction to >>Interaction Design >>Comparative Educational Studies >>French Literature and Culture 1 Faculty of Health and Sport Science development studies >>Industrial Buying Behaviour (spring) >>Game Theory and Philosophy >>Knowledge Engineering and >>Industrial Organisation >>Clinical studies in home nursing care >>Political Systems and Governance Representation >>Outdoor Education (spring) >>German Language 1 >>Intermediate Microeconomics >>Clinical studies in mental health care >>Power, Resistance and Development >>Life-cycle assessment of Course packages Bachelor >>German Language 2 German >>Fieldwork of Habilitation/ >>Public Administration and constructions >>International Business level (30 ECTS) Literature, History and Culture 2 Rehabilitation Management >>Machine Elements and Hydraulics >>International eMarketing >>Humanities (autumn) >>German Literature, History and >>Research Methods within Social >>Mathematics for Mechatronics >>International Laboratory >>English (autumn and/or spring) Culture 1 Sciences Faculty of Social Science >>Mechanical Material Technolog >>International Management >>German (autumn and/or spring) >>Intercultural communication >>Sociology of Welfare and Equality >>Advanced Database Systems >>Mechanical Systems >>International Marketing >>Spanish (autumn and/or spring) >>International Issues in Special >>Systems Analysis and Design Education and Inclusion >>Communication, Media and Planning >>Mobile Communication Networks >>International Political Economy >>Development Studies (autumn) >>Systems Development Process and >>Comparative Regional Analysis >>Mobile Learning for Education >>Judgement and Decision Making >>Information Systems (autumn >>Introduction to Latin-American Methods Studies: History, Development and >>Culture and Development >>Modelling and Simulation >>Management Accounting and/or spring) Society >>The European Union - Institutions and >>Management Control Systems Course packages Master >>Current Development Issues: Poverty, Politics >>Optimalization of Load-Bearing >>Introduction to Psycholinguistics Inequality and Power Structures in Steel and Aluminium >>Marketing Customer Relationship level (30 ECTS) >>The European Union and Domestic Management (CRM) >>Development Studies (autumn) >>Language, Culture and Society >>Data Modelling and Database Public Administration >>Pollution of Coastal and Marine Systems Ecosystems >>Multimedia Marketing and >>Financial Economics >>Linguistic Theory for Non-Norwegian >>The Nordic Welfare State in Communications (autumn and/or spring) Students >>Data Science Applications Comparative Perspective >>Power Electronics for Renewable Energy >>Quantitative Financial Economics >>International Management >>Linguistic Theory, Core Course >>Digital Innovation >>The Political Ecology of Global (autumn and/or spring) >>Literary Theory for Non-Norwegian >>Digitalization of Public Sector Environmental Challenges >>Principles of Artificial Intelligence >>Real Estate Economics Students >>Probability Theory and Stochastic >>Research Methods in Business European Integration Summer School (EISS)

The summer school is especially valuable for students who are eager to acquire a specialisation in EU studies. The summer school has received national and international recognition for being a place that provides an exceptional learning environment for its students.

European Integration Summer School (EISS) will allow you to: >>Deepen your knowledge on a wide range of issues pertaining to European integration. >>Add an international dimension to your specific field of training (e.g. in law, public administration or economics). >>Engage with top scholars and experts in a very personal way. >>Students will have the opportunity to engage with top scholars and experts in thought-provoking way.

“The EISS is an academically rigorous and intellectually rewarding experience. Student and staff – both locally based and visitors from abroad – combine to provide a stimulating environment in a wonderful setting” Desmond Dinan, George Mason University, USA

Courses: >> History, Institutions and Policies of European Integration >> Current Issues: The European Union in the World

More information on EISS is available at: www.uia.no/en/studies

Full Degree Programmes

In Norway there is NO tuition fees, also for international students. UiA offers full-degree programmes taught in English at both Bachelor, Master and PhD levels.

You can choose between the following at UiA: >>Bachelor in Developments Studies >>Bachelor in Music Performance - Western Classical Music >>Bachelor in English >>15 different Master programmes >>14 PhD specialisations

International degree seeking students must only pay the same semester registration fee as Norwegian students of approximately 800 NOK per semester.

The application deadline is 1st December and more information on how to apply for full-degree programmes is available at: www.uia.no/en/studies/admissions Student life Student life is much more than reading and exams. As a student at UiA you have loads of possibilities. Regardless of what interests you have, there is always something you can do. If you like the forest, relax by the sea, love culture and the urban life, the cities of Southern Norway have it all. By engaging in student activities, you will meet students from all study programmes. Some student organisations organise social activities and trips, while others organise academic events.

Teams, clubs and organisations

STA infrastructure surrounding ones studies, Norway. It has a large gym, swimming (The Student Organisation in Agder) running student housing, the student pool and climbing walls, as well as various is the association for all students at UiA. cafeteria, the bookshop Sørbok, health studios for group training. Spicheren offers There are over 60 student activities services and the student venues in student discounts on memberships. affiliated by STA. cooperation with students. Here is a selection: Health Services Student venues >>Basket, cheerleading, climbing, UiA has several resources available if croquet, cycling, dodgeball, Fjell og Students have their own meeting places you have special requirements or if you Fjære (trips for people who enjoy the on campus and these are home to need someone to talk to. The University outdoors), football, lacrosse, scuba concerts, student evenings, quizzes and Resource Centre for Health is a low diving, soccer many other fun events. threshold and confidential service for students who needs counselling or >>Østsia in Kristiansand >>Choir, Student orchestra/brass band disability support. Photo© Adam Reed >>ESN Agder >>Bluebox in Grimstad. Bookstore >>Motor UiA Cafeteria – SiA Food & Beverage SiA Bookstore offers a large variety of textbooks with stores at the campus in >>Religious associations The cafeteria has been voted Norway’s both Kristiansand and Grimstad. >>Organisations for specific study best student canteen several years in a row, and is an important meeting place at programmes and many, many more Hokus Pokus Campus Kindergarten UiA, both in Kristiansand and Grimstad. SiA runs a kindergarten for students and SiA Fitness centre (Kristiansand) staff next to the Campus in Kristiansand and Grimstad. (Student Welfare Organisation Spicheren is the largest and most well- in Agder) is responsible for the equipped fitness center in Southern

Student support services

UiA offers a wide range of student support Erasmus Student Network (ESN) the other international students and your services dedicated to helping you get your Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is one Buddy. study off to the best start possible and of the biggest interdisciplinary student supporting you over the journey with us. associations in Europe, and was founded Career Services for supporting and developing student UiA Career Services support the students International Education Office exchange. ESN Agder is the local section in connecting with opportunities The staff at the International Education at UiA and they are actively represented to explore their co-curricular and Office provides information, support and at both campuses. ESN Agder welcomes professional interest, gain relevant advice to future and current international international students and provides a experience and achieve their personal students and to students wishing to study buddy program. and professional goals. abroad on exchange programmes. Orientation Day UiA Help Global Lounge Having a good start is important to having UiA Help is the university’s first point of Global Lounge is a meeting place for a good time at the university. UiA has a contact if you need help with anything international and Norwegian students, compulsory Orientation Day for all new related to IT-services, library and general employees, as well as guests. Our international exchange students. During information. international interns are there to help you Orientation Day you will receive a lot of Photo© Adam Reed with any questions you may have. useful information and you will also meet Living in Application process Southern Norway Both Kristiansand and Grimstad are safe and comfortable Tuition fees, visas/residence places to be a student. It is easy to get around by bike and Nomination permit and insurance public transport and nature is always close by. >>Check with the international office at your university that they 1 have a formal agreement for exchange studies with UiA. >>Make sure that the subject areas matches the requirements of Tuition Fees your home university course selection. There are no tuition fees at UiA and Exchange Students who are here for one or two semesters are also exempt from Getting around Accommodation >>Norway has a big selection of the semester fee. supermarkets with great weekly Application The cities are well connected with a train As an international student at UiA you specials. station, coach station, international airport are guaranteed a single or shared room Your home university representatives will nominate you. You will Visas/Residence permit >>Buy the shop’s own brand. and a ferry terminal. Grimstad is located in one of the student houses located 2 then receive an e-mail from UiA with instructions on how to apply. EU/EEA students do not have to apply only 40 min by car from Kristiansand and on or near campus. They are all within >>Shop at International supermarkets. Complete the online application and make sure you upload all the for a visa/residence permit, but have to is easy to reach by public transport. walking distance to the city centre, as well >>Cook with friends. required documents before the deadline: register with the police on arrival if staying as to nature and to the sea. The rooms >>Make the most of Norway’s natural >>Transcript of records for all completed higher for more than 3 months. Bike - Most Norwegians use their bike are fully furnished and are offered at courses/units (official, valid document). to get around. Both Kristiansand and student friendly prices. Internet, electricity resources. Pick your own berries or go Grimstad have great bike paths around and operating services are included fishing. >>List of ongoing courses that you will be finishing the semester Non-EU/EEA students need a visa/ the city and campus. Bikes are cheap and in the rent. Student accommodation >>Drink tap water – it’s the best! before arriving at UiA. residence permit. Some nationalities you can get a secondhand bike for 100 bring together people from all over the >>For Erasmus+ students only: Erasmus + Learning Agreement, must apply before entering Norway and NOK and up. world and combines a rich cultural and Some typical prices you will find here are signed by you and your home institution. some can apply after arrival. Make sure Bus – You can catch a bus to just about social experience with a welcoming, the following: Some courses will have additional papers to upload, please see you contact the Norwegian Embassy/ anything and anywhere. A local bus ticket inclusive community life. It is also a great Bread 25 NOK the webpage for more information. uia.no/en/studies Consulate General in your home country cost 31 NOK and cheapest purchased opportunity to get to know Norwegian Milk (1 liter) 16 NOK for information. There is a fee connected through the App (AKT Billetter). students! Egg (1 dozen) 26 NOK to the visa application. Walk – The location of campus and Cheese (285 g) 28 NOK the student accommodation will allow Pasta (1 kg) 13 NOK Acceptance Insurance Minced Meat (400 g) 45 NOK you to walk to the city, shops and the Living costs If your application is successful, you will receive your Letter of All students are required to have surrounding nature. Acceptance approximately three weeks after the application The million dollar question is... Is Norway Regardless of whatever your budget 3 insurance from their home country. It deadline. expensive? It doesn’t have to be! might be, don’t forget to enjoy the most is the student’s responsibility to make Here are some tips that students on a beautiful scenery in the world - it’s free! insurance arrangements for any accident, budget recommend: illness, injury, loss or damage to persons Accommodation or property during the study period in Norway. Student accommodation is offered by SiA Housing at both 4 campuses. Students who spend a minimum of one semester at UiA EU/EEA students must bring a valid is guaranteed student accommodation in shared or single rooms if European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). you apply within the deadline. You will receive more information on This must be obtained in your home how to apply once you have been accepted. country and entitles you to medical care under the Norwegian National Health Scheme (dental care and illnesses Prepare to go contracted before arrival in Norway are >> Check if you have to apply for a visa/residence permit. not covered). 5 >> Make sure you have insurance. >> Pack your bags and get ready for an amazing adventure! www.uia.no/en/studies

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