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UNIVERSITY of STAVANGER
BASIC INFORMATION:
BRIEF HISTORY:
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Located in Stavanger, the third-biggest city in Norway
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The university’s motto is “ Utfordre det velkjente, utforske det ukjente” meaning “Challenge the known, explore the unknown“
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The number of students is approximately 12,500, and the number of employees is 2000
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Originally established as Rogaland Regional College in 1969
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Established in 2005, when Stavanger University College received university status.
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In 2018 became the fifth-highest ranked university located in Norway
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
English-Taught Programs at the University of Stavanger:
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Undergraduate: Petroleum Geosciences Engineering
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Master’s: Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Offshore Technology, Petroleum Engineering, Smart Cities, Business Administration, Industrial Asset Management, Applied Data Science
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PhD: Various English-taught doctoral programs in Energy, Science & Technology, Social Sciences, and Business Administration
ALUMNI:
SOME FAMOUS ALUMNI:
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Ola Kvaløy (Renowned economist and professor)
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Harald Martinsen (Oil industry expert and business leader)
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Bjørn K. Haugland (Former Chief Sustainability Officer at DNV GL)
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Kjersti Engan (Professor and researcher in signal processing)
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Hadia Tajik (Former Minister of Culture of Norway and Member of Parliament)
CAMPUS INFO:
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Located in Stavanger, a coastal city known for its energy and research industries
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Modern research facilities specializing in offshore technology, energy, and social sciences
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Large student housing complexes, libraries, and recreational centres
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Emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation
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University of Stavanger also has of modern university library
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