1,559

Full-time equivalent employees

55%

Female employees

13,861

Students

2

Campuses

UiA as a workplace

At the University of Agder, everyone works together to create a good and inspiring working environment. With over 1,700 employees, UiA is one of Southern Norway’s largest employers. Here you get to be yourself in a diverse organization with the values of openness, trust, professionalism and respect. UiA offers a wide range of studies across six faculties and one teaching education unit. It has two campuses, one in Kristiansand and the other in Grimstad.

Faculties at UiA

Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences

At our faculty, the human element is at the core of our education and research. We emphasize interdisciplinarity and methodological diversity, convinced that knowledge and competence develop best through collaboration and a shared learning environment.

Faculty of Humanities and Education

The faculty of Humanities and Education consists of four institutes and offers bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD-level education within their fields of study.

Faculty of Fine Arts

The Faculty of Arts consists of three departments that offer high-quality teaching, research, and artistic development work at all levels.

Faculty of Social Sciences

Social science studies human interaction, social systems, and society. The Faculty of Social Science consists of four institutes.

Faculty of Engineering and Science

The faculty engage in research and educate students to address a wide range of societal challenges — from technology to specialized fields like biomedical engineering and mathematics education.

School of Business and Law

We provide economic and administrative education at all levels: doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degrees. In addition, we offer a range of postgraduate and further education courses in economics, law and management.

What is it like to work at UiA?

Teaching and research roles

As an academic employee at UiA, we support you and provide you with the freedom you need to perform at your best. You will be able to build networks in a strong academic environment and have the space to take initiative.

Research fellow positions

As a research fellow at UiA, you have the support of your own supervisor and a large organisation. Here you will have the opportunity to learn from top experts in a robust academic environment and enjoy a positive work culture.

We can offer you

To be part of something bigger

We give you opportunities to influence and improve society. You will be part of a professional and diverse work environment. We are proud of our workplace, and now you have the opportunity to make a difference and be part of something bigger.

A motivating work environment with development opportunities

You will be part of an open, pleasant and international working environment with good opportunities for new impulses, professional challenges and further development.

Security and flexibility

We have advantageous working conditions such as stability and good infrastructure. You have a significant influence on your own work situation, and we have confidence that you will solve your tasks.

Co-creation

Working at UiA gives you opportunities to make contacts both nationally and internationally. We are actively connected to our own region through sharing knowledge, listening and learning.

Interdisciplinarity

Different disciplines and subject areas meet here and you are given the opportunity to contribute your insight and perspectives in collaboration with others.

Living and working in Southern Norway

‘Sørlandet’ is well known for having the mildest weather and being the sunniest part of the country. Surrounded by picturesque scenery, from tiny rocky islands in the fjords to snow-covered mountains inland, the region can offer a rich variety of recreational activities.

What to expect when moving to Norway

Economy and work

High standards of living
Health care that is almost free for everyone
Kindergartens subsidised by the government
Free dental care for children up to the age of 18
One year of paid parental leave
Low unemployment and relatively high salaries

Culture and climate

Friendly and open-minded people, with a good command of English
A multicultural environment, especially in larger cities
A common appreciation for the outdoors: Norwegians tend to spend a lot of their free time in nature
Four seasons, and significant differences in climate between the north and the south of the country

University of Agder (UiA)

1,559

55%

13,861

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