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UNIVERSITY of AGDER
BASIC INFORMATION:
BRIEF HISTORY:
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Located in: Kristiansand and Grimstad, Norway
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Motto of the University of Agder: “Together we create better solutions.”
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Number of students: Approximately 14,000
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Student-faculty ratio: Approximately 14:1
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Founded in 1994 as a university college through the merger of several regional colleges in southern Norway, but the history dates back to the year 1771
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Granted full university status in 2007, marking its evolution into a modern institution of higher education
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The roots of higher education in the Agder region stretch back to 1839 with the establishment of the first teacher training college at Holt, which laid the foundation for a longstanding tradition in academic excellence
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES AND COURSES IN ENGLISH:
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University of Agder offers a wide range of master’s programmes taught in English, including Engineering and Science, Humanities and Education, Health and Sport Sciences, Social Sciences, Fine Arts, and Business and Law
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In addition, you can choose between specialised or interdisciplinary programmes designed either to broaden your previous education or to enable a smooth transition into a new field of study
ALUMNI:
SOME FAMOUS ALUMNI:
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Mette-Marit (crown princess of Norway)
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Kenneth Kapstad (composer and musician)
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Espen Johnsen (association football player)
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Freddy de Ruiter (politician)
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Anders Nordberg (orienteer)
CAMPUS INFO:
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University of Agder has two main campuses located in Kristiansand and Grimstad, each providing a modern teaching and research environment
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Both campuses are equipped with state-of-the-art libraries, cafeterias, shops, restaurants, and various other facilities designed to support student life
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A range of events is organised throughout the year for international and local students, such as language cafés, orientation programmes, international dinners, cultural excursions, and exhibitions
REQUIREMENTS:
