The University of Stavanger (UiS) is a public research university in Stavanger, Norway. It was established in 2005. The university has a strong focus on petroleum engineering, offshore technology, and educational sciences.
Address: Kjell Arholms gate 41, 4036 Stavanger, Norway
Petroleum Engineering, Offshore Technology, Educational Sciences
Domains taught:
- Engineering, Geotechnics, Marine Science, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Process Control, Robotics
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
UiS has close collaborations with the petroleum industry in the region, including major companies like Equinor. It is a member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU).
Research:
UiS is a leading university in petroleum engineering and offshore technology. It also has strong research groups in educational sciences and health and social care.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1700
Current students***:
12000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
20000
Pros
Strong ties to the petroleum industry, a modern campus, and a good track record in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Cons
The university’s strong focus on the petroleum industry might not be attractive to all students, especially those with an interest in renewable energy.
Best For
Students interested in a career in the petroleum and energy sector, and those looking for a modern university with a focus on innovation.
- Environmental Impact, Innovation, Research and Development, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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