University of Stavanger
Universitetet i Stavanger (UiS) | |
| Motto | Utfordre det velkjente, utforske det ukjente |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Challenge the known, explore the unknown |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | January 1, 2005 (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 |
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.
The university is organised in six faculties. In 2022 it had 12,506 students and 2,200 employees including academics, administrative and service staff. In 2024 it had a budget of just under two billion NOK, which corresponds to roughly $190 million.