Welcome to UiA The University of Agder (UiA) is a young responsible leadership through faculties The School of Business Why choose UiA? and dynamic university situated on the dedicated to teaching and co-creation of and Law at UiA is > NO tuition fees southern tip of Norway. 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 Southern Norway – 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 Oslo, 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. Grimstad the southern part of Norway. The area Spectacular views, small café and Kristiansand 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