University of Stavanger
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The University of Stavanger (Norwegian: Universitetet i Stavanger, UiS) is a public research university located in Stavanger, Norway. It was established in 2005 when the Stavanger University College received university status.
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Universitetet i Stavanger (UiS) | |
Motto | Utfordre det velkjente, utforske det ukjente |
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Motto in English | Challenge the known, explore the unknown |
Type | Public research university |
Established | January 1, 2005; 19 years ago (2005-01-01) (1969; 55 years ago (1969)) |
Budget | NOK 1.981 bn ($190 mm) (2024) |
Chairperson | Anne Marit Panengstuen |
Rector | Klaus Mohn |
Total staff | 2,200 (2022) |
Students | 12,506 (2022) |
Location | , |
Campus | Rural and urban |
Affiliations | EUA ECIU |
Website | uis.no |
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The university is organised in six faculties. In 2022 it had 12,506 students and 2,200 employees including academics, administrative and service staff.[1] In 2024 it had a budget of just under two billion NOK, which corresponds to roughly $190 million.[2]