University of Stavanger

University of Stavanger is a public university located in Stavanger, Norway.

The University of Stavanger (UiS) has a relatively short history, but its roots can be traced back to the early 1900s. In 1916, the Stavanger Teachers College was founded, followed by the Stavanger Nursing School in 1920 and the Stavanger Social Work College in 1950. In the 1960s and 1970s, several other colleges were established in Stavanger, including the Rogaland Conservatory of Music, the Norwegian Hospitality College, and the Rogaland College Center. In 1994, the Stavanger University College (Høgskolen i Stavanger; HiS) was founded by merging the Rogaland College Center with the Stavanger Teachers College, Stavanger College of Nursing, Stavanger Social Work College, Norwegian Hospitality College, Rogaland Conservatory of Music, and Congregational College. HiS quickly became one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Norway.

In 2005, the Norwegian government granted HiS university status, renaming it the University of Stavanger. UiS has since continued to grow and develop, and is now the largest university in Western Norway. UiS has played an important role in the development of Stavanger and the surrounding region. The university has provided a highly skilled workforce for the local industry, and its research has contributed to the development of new technologies and businesses. UiS is also a major cultural center in the region, with a variety of public events and performances held on campus throughout the year.

Today, UiS is a modern and vibrant university with a strong focus on research and innovation. The university is home to several leading research centers and institutes, and its students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. UiS is also an international university, with students from over 100 countries. UiS is a young university, but it has already made a significant impact on the region and the country. The university is committed to providing its students with a high-quality education and preparing them for success in their careers. UiS is also committed to conducting research that makes a difference in the world.

University of Stavanger is ranked as the #6 top university in Norway during 2025.