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UNIVERSITY OF STAVANGERNORWAY

International Study Catalogue

CHALLENGE! EXPLORE!

Paz Lara Cabrero, Spain - Exchange student, The Faculty of Arts and Education

It is not a secret that Norway is a very expensive country for a foreign student. Unfortunately for my pocket, I felt the urge to fulfil my long-standing dream of getting to know this country, full of pure and unspoilt natural landscapes. So I started saving a year in advance and managed to gain an unforget-table experience.

The Comparative Educational Studies programme proved an extraordinary opportunity to enhance my academic qualifications. Students and professionals jointly explored such topics as inclusion or bullying. We brainstormed, interchanged and discussed present-day educational systems relating to modern society. Through international dialogue, we became aware of our role as future educators. Visiting schools, nursery schools and science farms gave us a broad view and understanding of the state-of-the-art position in Norwegian education.

During this comprehensive course, based on a multidisciplinary approach, we had the opportunity to attend a variety of workshops on such subjects as outdoor science, outdoor physical education, djembe playing, and Norwegian folklore and storytelling. In the home economics seminar, we even cooked and tried out traditional Norwegian recipes.

Dramatic landscapes. Fascinating history. Charming city center. Historic architecture. Numer-ous festivals. Norway’s center for oil and energy. Innovative industry. International business communities. A modern and international university.

CONTENTS

•UniversityofStavangerandthe

Stavanger region p. 3

•Facultiesanddepartmentsp. 4

•Master’sdegreeprogrammesp. 5

•Exchangeprogrammesp. 21

•NorwegianLanguageandCulture

programme p. 28

•PhDprogrammesand

research p. 29

•Practicalinformationp. 30

The University of Stavanger (UiS) has approximately 9 200 students as well as 1 250 academic and administrative staff. It offers a wide range of study and research programmes.

The UiS consists of the Faculty of Arts and Education, the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Faculty of Science and Technology and the Museum of Archaeology.

Many of its research activities are pursued in cooperation with its International Research Institute of Stavanger AS (IRIS) affiliate, and with other universities, research institutes and regional, national and international industries.

COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION IN RESEARCH, TEACHING AND LEARNINGThe UiS aims to strengthen its reputation as an innovative university with a particularly strong basis in technology and professional trai-ning programmes. As expressed in the institutional strategic plan, this will be its overall main development concept for the 2009-2020 period. The strategy states that all programmes offered at the UiS will include an introduction to innovation and encourage entrepre-neurship among students.

The UiS offers a variety of degree programmes in English, mainly at master’s and PhD levels. Each of its three faculties offers a range of exchange programmes. The UiS also offers a one-year programme in Norwegian Language and Culture, which qualifies students for admission to any university programme in Norway taught in Norwegian.

Researchers, lecturers and administrative staff at the UiS are committed to providing students with an education that offers great career prospects.

A MODERN CAMPUSThe UiS welcomes students to a modern university campus with a state-of-the-art learning environment. The main campus, situated only four kilometres from the city centre, offers outstanding educational facilities. It also boasts impressive library resources, a new sports centre regarded as the best of its kind in Norway, a bookshop, a student centre and pub, reading halls and cafeterias.

STAVANGER HAS IT ALLStavanger lies on Norway’s south-west coast, surrounded by magnificent and diverse landscapes. The region offers a variety of outdoor activities, ranging from surfing and fishing, via skiing, hiking, climbing and base jumping, to walking on sandy beaches.

This charming harbour city was founded in 1125 and ranks today as Norway’s fourth largest, with approximately 130 000 inhabitants. It is a bustling place, filled with vitality and youthful energy. The Stavanger region is Norway s most productive area. Its expanding business environment is based on a thousand years of maritime history. The Stavanger region has been the national hub for innovative industry for several decades, partly owing to the petroleum industry and partly to a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship which existed long before the oil age. Stavanger is known as Norway s “oil and energy capital”.

Stavanger today has a culturally diverse image, and is home to more than 180 nationalities. It has a dynamic labour market, and many international companies are represented here. All these features mean that the city offers excellent opportunities for business, educa-tion, cultural events and leisure.

The UiS embraces the globalised world, but never forgets to nurture its local, regional and national roots. This stance shapes its study programmes, its international collaborations and the kind of students it attracts.

WELCOMETO THE UNIVERSITY OF STAVANGER

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The Norwegian higher educationsystemNorway has eight accredited universities, 24 university colleges, two national colleges of the arts and 29 private higher education institutions. Most higher education institutions are state-run, including the UiS.

THE NORWEGIAN DEGREE STRUCTURE

Norway follows the objectives of the Bologna process in Europeanhigher education, which has led to the implementation of a 3 + 2 + 3 degree system with a bachelor, master and PhD structure which ac-cords with European standards (see the figure above).

Faculties and departments

The Faculty of Science and Technology:

•DepartmentofPetroleumEngineering•DepartmentofElectricalEngineeringandComputerScience•DepartmentofMathematicsandNaturalSciences•DepartmentofMechanicalandStructuralEngineeringandMaterialsScience•DepartmentofIndustrialEconomics,RiskManagementandPlanning

The Faculty of Social Sciences:

TheNorwegianSchoolofHotelManagement•UiSBusinessSchool•DepartmentofMedia,CultureandSocialSciences•DepartmentofSocialStudies•DepartmentofHealthStudies

The Faculty of Arts and Education:

•DepartmentofEarlyChildhoodEducation•DepartmentofCulturalStudiesandLanguages•DepartmentofMusicandDance•DepartmentofEducationandSportsScience

The Museum of Archaeology

Courses are measured in credits/points in accordance with the Euro-pean Credit Transfer System (ECTS) standard. The full-time workload for one academic year is 60 ECTS.

Grades for undergraduate and postgraduate examinations are award-ed on the basis of a graded scale from A (highest) to F (lowest), with E as the minimum pass grade. A pass/fail mark is given for some ex-aminations.

Opportunities for internationalstudentsThe UiS offers full-time master’s programmes, postgraduate diplomas and courses as well as a student exchange programme, where courses are offered in various subject areas at both bachelor’s and master’s lev-el. While the degree programmes are open to applicants from all over the world, the exchange programme is limited to students whose home institution has an exchange agreement with the UiS.

The UiS also offers a one-year language course that allows students to qualify for regular study programmes taught in Norwegian.

The academic year consists of two semesters (autumn and spring) andtraditionally runs from mid-August to mid-June.

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PhD (Doctoral degree)3 years

One-tierMaster’sdegrees5 years

Professionally-orienteddegrees/

qualifications4-6 years

Master’sdegrees2 years

Bachelor’sdegree3 years

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Master’sdegreeprogrammes

The number of international study programmes taught in English at the University of Stavanger has been increasing at a steady pace over the past few years. Information on the master’s degree programmes open to all applicants is provided in the following pages.

GraduatesoftheMScinInternationalHotelandTourismLeadership2012.Photo:ElisabethTønnessen/UiS

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Join an international and vibrant programme with participants from many countries. Students will interact with professors who have strong local, national and international research links from a variety of disciplines.

The Norwegian School of Hotel Management (NHS) emphasises re-search-based education and established the Scandinavian Journal of Hospitality and Tourism in 2001. The NHS is the world’s second oldest hotel school and a member of the Leading Hotel Schools of the World. It has offered education to hospitality professionals since 1912. Since 1992, NHS has offered an MSc in International Hotel and Tourism Administration and is currently the only institution in Norway offering an MSc in International Hotel and Tourism Leader-ship in English.

The master’s programme can be pursued either at the Norwegian School of Hotel Management or through a combination of studies in Stavanger and abroad.

LEARNING OUTCOMESThe study programme will provide an in-depth understanding of in-ternational hotel, restaurant and tourism topics and issues. Individual learning and personal improvement are stimulated through tailored courses with an emphasis on problem-based learning.

Students are expected to participate actively in every phase of this international programme.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSThe master’s programme is designed to prepare students for career entry or management positions in commercial, public or non-profit organisations providing visitor services at the local, national, or inter-national level.

Graduates will have acquired appropriate knowledge during this two-year-programme in general leadership theories and their implementa-tion to the hotel, restaurant and tourism industries.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSA bachelor’s degree in hotel, hospitality, restaurant or tourism. Appli-cants with a BSc in Business Management or equivalent may be consi-dered, but only if they can document work experience in the hospita-lity/tourism industry (a minimum of one year of full-time employment is required).

About the programme

MasterofScienceinInternationalHoteland Tourism Leadership 120 ECTS Two-year programme

The Faculty of Social Sciences

Master’sdegreeprogrammes2012-2014

CONTACT INFORMATIONQuestions about the programme:

[email protected]

Questions about admission: [email protected]

Further information:www.uis.no/hotel

Anna Zalewska, Poland

-MasterofScienceinInternationalHotelandTourism Leadership

Through the extensive network of contacts built up by the high-ly qualified and passionate teaching staff, students had an op-portunity to meet many practitioners. Researchers also came from as far as New Zealand to speak to us. We even met public authorities with whom the organisation of big social events was coordinated. This allowed us to learn more about the “behind the scenes” aspects of leading a company in the hotel/tourism field, organising meetings and events, or doing our research. Above and beyond that, Stavanger is a beautiful city which offers a wide range of activities outside the classroom. Be sure to check out the university’s social and sports clubs – a great first step towards making new friends on your arrival in Norway.

Literacy Studies is defined as the study of reading, writing and the writ-ten text in a social and cultural context. This master’s programme fo-cuses on literacy studies in an English-speaking context, and includes literary, linguistic and educational approaches. It is equivalent to a master’s programme in English from the point of view of teaching and research skills. The Master’s programme in Literacy Studies includes a 60-credit taught component and a 60-credit master’s thesis.

LEARNING OUTCOMESThe student will gain a good understanding of the major theories and issues in a range of research areas in literacy studies, with a focus on the English-speaking world. A sound theoretical and methodological basis will be provided for academic research in literacy studies, focus-ing on a chosen area of specialisation (linguistic, literary, historical or didactic). In addition, the student will gain a good knowledge of the conventions of academic English.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSThe programme is very suitable both for those who wish to obtain a general humanities degree with a broad applicability for different ca-reers, and for those who aim at a career in either secondary or higher education. In terms of teaching competence, the programme is equiva-lent to a master’s programme in English.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSThe programme builds on a first degree with a specialisation inEnglish, or another background deemed suitable.

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About the programme

MasterofArtsinLiteracy Studies

The Faculty of Arts and Education


CONTACT INFORMATIONQuestions about admission:

[email protected]

Further information: www.uis.no/literacy

Delia Schipor, Romania -MasterofArtsinLiteracyStudies

Studying in an international environment such as the UiS is similar to travelling all over the world, only much cheaper and easier. Literacy studies are a complex field, strongly intertwined with linguis-tics, history, sociolinguistics, pedagogy and anthropology, so a wide range of study options is available. From the literacy practices of English-speaking communities in the Middle Ages to the contemporary challenges of multilingualism, I have acquired invaluable knowledge which has created scope for new academic development.

I enjoy the seminars, when everyone can participate in discussions with a genuine feeling that their opinions are valued by the gifted tutors who offer competent guidance. Individual work is definitely favoured, which provides independence while enhancing responsibility. I have to admit I was a bit scared when I heard about the six-hour written exams, which is roughly double the time I was used to, but I soon discovered that getting high marks in such exams is twice as satisfactory.

120 ECTS Two-year programme

The Master of Arts in Musical Performance is targeted at graduates from the Department of Music and Dance at the UiS and other corre-sponding Norwegian or international institutions who wish to develop further as performing musicians.

LEARNING OUTCOMESThe programme offers students a choice of various profiles for speciali-sation in such areas as opera or orchestral work. Students will acquire broad expertise in musical performance as well as a theoretical frame-work for further research or for participation in musical life in society.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSThe Master of Arts in Musical Performance qualifies graduates for specialised musical performance work as soloists, in orchestral or chamber music ensembles, or for continued higher studies either in Norway or abroad.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSA bachelor´s degree in musical performance or in teaching music/instruments. Applicants who do not possess formal qualifications can certify their appropriate knowledge and skills by audition and through satisfactory documentation of relevant experience. All applicants will be required to participate in auditions.

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About the programme

MasterofArtsinMusicalPerformance-Classical 120 ECTS Two-year programme

The Faculty of Arts and Education


CONTACT [email protected]

Further information:

www.uis.no/music

Jana Jovanovic, Serbia -MasterofArtsinMusicalPerformance-Classical

I have undergone a process of extensive growth and development during my studies at the UiS, both as a person and as a singer. The staff of the Department of Music and Dance possess a high level of professionalism. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with distinguished musicians.

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CONTACT INFORMATIONFor further information and

application form, e-mail: [email protected]

Further information:www.uis.no/music

- Music Performance Course – Classical/Jazz (30 ECTS)- Chamber Music – Accompaniment (30 ECTS) - Chamber Music – General (30 ECTS)- Jazz Improvisation (30 ECTS)- Supplementary Instrument (30 ECTS) - Composition and Arrangement (30 ECTS)

MoreopportunitiesintheDepartmentofMusicandDance

Advanced ProgrammeinMusicProductionandRecording60 ECTS One-year programme

This programme is suitable for the music or engineering graduate. It provides students with a combination of musical and technical skills required for professional music recording. It includes a review of rel-evant music and engineering subjects, music recording/production techniques, studio and musical acoustics, critical listening and inter-pretation, and practical work.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSOn completing this programme, the student can work in a professional music production and recording environment.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSA bachelor´s degree in music or engineering. Applicants who do not possess formal qualifications can certify their appropriate knowledge and skills through satisfactory documentation of relevant experience. All applicants will be required to participate in auditions.

Postgraduate DiplomainMusicPerformance-Classical60 ECTS One-year programme

The Postgraduate Diploma in Music Performance is a study in instru-mental or vocal performance. The programme is especially aimed at international students or others who want to dedicate a year to concentrating on a limited section of the repertoire (such as Norwe-gian music) or technical studies, or simply to study with a certain teacher after having graduated from a university or academy in Nor-way or abroad. The programme would normally comprise a year of specialisation after a master’s degree, for example. It is divided into four main areas: solo instrument, ensemble, interpretation and concert performances/productions.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSA high level of proficiency is required for admission. Applicants who do not possess formal qualifications can certify appropriate knowledge and skills by audition and through satisfactory documentation of rel-evant experience. All applicants will be required to participate in audi-tions.

THEDEPARTMENTOFMUSICANDDANCE The Department of Music and Dance offers a great variety of study programmes in music and dance. It is located in the idyllic Bjergsted Park, together with professional cultural players such as the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra and Stavanger Jazz Forum. The department has more than 200 students pursuing a range of courses in classical music, jazz, voice, music education, dance education, and music production and recording.The language of instruction depends on student interest and the availability of academic staff.

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A substantial feature of the MSc in Biological Chemistry is a nine-month research project. At the UiS, students will be part of an international research group working in the forefront of organelle biology, environ-mental adaptation of plants and microorganisms, and computational biology. They will acquire experience in various analytical techniques and research methods, and get training in the presentation of scien-tific results. During the first year, students attend classes in biophysical chemistry and bioinformatics, and take practical courses in molecular biology. Optional subjects can be chosen in environmental science, food science, chemistry or computational biology.

LEARNING OUTCOMESThe student will acquire a theoretical basis in chemical and molecular biology methods, and master practical techniques such as PCR, het-erological protein expression, isolation of organelles and the applica-tion of methods in biophysical chemistry. They will master the use of bioinformatic methods for obtaining and analysing the properties of biologically important molecules such as DNA, RNA, proteins and en-zymes. During work on their master’s thesis, the student will acquire knowledge in a special research field and place the results obtained in an international perspective. In writing this thesis, the student will have achieved an international standard for scientific documentation. Graduates will also have developed valuable transferable skills in com-munication, problem-solving and scientific investigation.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSThe Master of Science in Biological Chemistry qualifies graduates for work in various research and industrial arenas. Previous graduates have found work in laboratories linked to hospitals, the oil industry, food processing, academic institutions and various other institutions needing advisers. This master’s degree may qualify for admission to the PhD programme in Biological Chemistry offered by the UiS.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSA bachelor’s degree in molecular biology or biochemistry, or an equiv-alent and relevant degree. A sound knowledge of chemistry and bio-chemistry/molecular biology is a prerequisite for admission.

About the programme

Nancy Donawita Haro, Indonesia -MasterofScienceinBiologicalChemistry

There are many different ways of trying to make sense of nature and life itself. To me, it’s always been interesting to learn and understand the biological and chemical basis, the themes that hold all living organisms together. I have just submitted my master’s thesis, in which I studied one of the proteins in photosynthesis machinery in plants. I think plants are our future. They can be our source of food, medicine and even energy. Plants are so smart.

I’ve had a great time studying biological chemistry at the UiS. I’ve experienced the international city of Stavanger, with its incredible surrounding landscapes, combined with an encouraging study environ-ment and various student activities on campus (like climbing, Coffee Around the World and salsa, to mention just a few). Imagine that!

Master of Science in BiologicalChemistry 120 ECTS Two-year programme

The Faculty of Science and Technology



[email protected]


Further information:www.uis.no/biochemistry

Advances in information technology and computer science during re-cent years have been tremendous. People’s day-to-day lives are increas-ingly influenced by work at this exciting frontier.

A solid foundation in such topics as distributed systems, computer security, semantic technology and integrated services, and image pro-cessing allows students to take part in shaping the future development of their field of study.

LEARNING OUTCOMESWith a master’s degree in computer science, graduates should be able to design, model, simulate and develop advanced network-based com-puter systems with a focus on reliability and security. They should also be capable of exploiting wireless communication systems, sensor net-works and distributed systems. The programme provides a broad foun-dation in the field of computer science.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSThis degree will open up a wide variety of exciting career opportunities. A few examples include development of advanced file sharing systems based on mobile agent technology, smart digital maps and geographic information systems, security in the next-generation internet, and de-velopment of solutions for e-commerce with the focus on security and automatic error recovery. This master’s degree can qualify for admis-sion to the PhD programme in Information Technology offered at the UiS.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSA bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least 50 ECTS of computer science/engineering courses, plus a total of 30 ECTS in mathematics and statistics.

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About the programme

MasterofScienceinComputer Science




[email protected]


Further information:www.uis.no/computerscience

Reyhaneh Ghergherehchi, Iran -MasterofScienceinComputerScience

Coming to Stavanger was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. The city is really safe, it has great landscapes, and, because of the oil industry, it is multinational. Since almost everyone speaks English, you have no communication problems at school, on public transport or in the city. Another important thing is the good job opportunities.

Studying at the UiS wasn’t just hard work and research. There were lots of fun activities too, which gave me the opportunity to make new friends and to get to know other cultures. The facilities on campus were also good. The library offers great services. Even if you can’t find the book you want, it will not take long to order and receive it. I appreciated the Career Days, during which you meet rep-resentatives from a lot of companies and get job opportunities without struggling. They were a great help – that’s how I got my own job.


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This programme aims to provide motivated students with the knowl-edge and skills required to become responsible water managers and engineers. It incorporates two streams of specialisation:- Offshore Environmental Engineering- Water Science and Technology.

The main aim of the offshore environmental engineering specialisation is to combine subjects in offshore oil and gas exploration, operation and maintenance, production technologies and environmental man-agement. The programme suits students interested in practical, tech-nological and administrative techniques for sound environmental man-agement in the offshore industry.

The specialisation in water science and technology is focused on aquat-ic chemistry and ecology, and technologies for water and waste-water treatment. It seeks to provide students with fundamental and advanced insights into aquatic chemistry, environmental biotechnology and wa-ter process engineering.

LEARNING OUTCOMESAfter completing the programme, graduates can participate in technical and scientific projects on the water environment and pollution. That includes management, planning, execution and final reporting and/or publishing. Graduates will be able to evaluate and analyse environmen-tal conditions in water and suggest actions to improve conditions.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSThe Master of Science in Environmental Technology qualifies for po-sitions in governmental and private research institutions, public and private environmental management and technical consultancies, and as environmental engineers in industry. The programme also qualifies graduates for admission to the PhD programme in Offshore Technology offered at the UiS.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSA bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 30 ECTS (equivalent to a total workload of 50% of an academic year) in mathematics/statistics.

About the programme

Valeri A. Razafimanantsoa, Madagascar-MasterofScienceinEnvironmentalTechnology

Happiness, success and progress – these three words can summarise what I have experienced at the UiS. Meeting people from all over the world was just a wonderful experience, in terms of culture, food and friendship.

The studies themselves are a combination of theory and practice, covering all aspects of environmental problems and their solutions. And the state-of-the-art nature of this MSc programme is all the knowl-edgeable lecturers. I think the UiS has a lot to offer international students.

MasterofScienceinEnvironmental Technology120 ECTS Two-year programme




[email protected]


Further information: www.uis.no/environmentalmaster

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Mathematics and Physics form the basis for all technical and scientific research. These two subjects are an indispensable prerequisite for technological developments in modern society. The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences offers a master’s programme fo-cused primarily on mathematical and physical modelling.

LEARNING OUTCOMESThe main learning outcome of the programme is advanced knowledge about the modelling of mathematical and physical systems. Further-more, the student should be able to demonstrate an ability to synthesise appropriate mathematical concepts and methods in order to analyse and solve relevant problems.

Having completed the programme, the student should:- know about and be able to use advanced mathematical methods and theories related to different mathematical and physical problems

- have gained insight into specialised areas of physics through mathe-matical formulation, analysis and modelling

- be able to apply tools from mathematical modelling to adjacent areas and to technological problems

- be able to carry out, present and document a comprehensive inde-pendent piece of work where the terminology and concepts of the sub-ject area are used.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSGiven the learning outcomes listed above, the MSc in Mathematics and Physics will provide a general basis for a significant degree of freedom over a future professional career. The programme gives the candidate a versatile and solid platform for handling new and specialised areas. Combined with the training in approaching and solving problems in an analytical and systematic way, this provides a background useful for research, education, administration, supervision, and knowledge- and technology-based industry.

This master’s degree may qualify for admission to the PhD programme in Mathematics and Physics offered at the University of Stavanger.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSA bachelor’s degree in mathematics and/or physics.

About the programme

MasterofScienceinMathematicsandPhysics120 ECTS Two-year programme




[email protected]

Further information: www.uis.no/mathphys

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The Department of Petroleum Engineering is at the forefront of pe-troleum engineering education worldwide. The MSc in Petroleum Engineering is uniquely focused on the specific needs of the upstream petroleum industry. This programme has an international profile and accommodates both Norwegian and foreign students. University de-grees in petroleum engineering have been offered by the UiS since 1971. The MSc programme prepares students for careers in the international oil and gas industry and may qualify for admission to the PhD programme in Petroleum Engineering offered at the UiS.

The MSc Programme in Petroleum Engineering offers the following specialisations:- Natural Gas Engineering- Reservoir Engineering- Well Engineering

Natural Gas EngineeringLEARNING OUTCOMESA graduate of this programme will be able to handle problems related to the engineering aspects of production, processing and transport of natural gas. That may also include topics related to gas conversion and storage and the economic and legal aspects of industrial and private use of natural gas.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSThe master’s degree will enable graduates to work in the petroleum ex-ploration and production industry as technology leaders, supervisors and managers.

Reservior EngineeringLEARNING OUTCOMESA graduate of this programme will be able to design and plan exploi-tation of oil and gas fields and to analyse and solve different reser-voir engineering problems. In addition, they will be able to formulate strategies and will have the key fundamental knowledge to develop, manage and implement technology in the oil industry.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSThe programme has been developed in close collaboration with the oil industry and qualifies for a broad range of positions in reservoir engineering with both operators and service companies.

Well EngineeringLEARNING OUTCOMESA graduate of this programme will be able to design and plan different types of wells and well operations, and to analyse and solve various well problems. In addition, they will be able to formulate strategies and will have the key fundamental knowledge to develop, manage and imple-ment technology in the oil industry.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSThe programme has been developed in close collaboration with the oil industry and qualifies for a broad range of positions in drilling and pro-duction with both operators and service companies. It also qualifies for other industries where drilling is carried on, such as mining, under-ground water and geothermal applications.

About the programme

MasterofScienceinPetroleum Engineering





[email protected]


Further information:

www.uis.no/petmaster

Unegbu Celestine Tobenna, Nigeria -MasterofScienceinPetroleumEngineeringCurrent position: engineer – GE Oil & Gas Norway

Studying petroleum engineering (drilling) at the UiS was very fulfilling for me. We had an interna-tional class with people from various countries. Think of attending a university closely connected with the industry – we were literally inside it. We even took some courses in various companies. Our field trips were also very interesting: one to the Pyrenees and another to Svalbard, an archipelago in the Arctic, 1 000 kilometres from the North Pole. At the end of my studies, I really must say I couldn’t have asked for more.

Marco A. Céspedes Guzmán, Bolivia -MasterofScienceinPetroleumEngineeringCurrent position: drilling operations engineer – Statoil ASA

I enjoyed the international environment, challenging subjects, close collaboration between university and industry, and especially student life. Even though the MSc programme requires you to spend a lot of time reading and doing assignments, I’ve been able to combine it with enjoying life in Norway: ex-ploring it from Svalbard with its polar bears to Oslo – an amazing city – walking along the great fjords, fishing some salmon, practising new sports such as skiing and curling, and even holding a part-time job. But best of all has been the first-hand experience of Stavanger, the country’s “oil capital”.

I’ve always been interested in offshore activities, and this MSc programme gave me the great experi-ence of going offshore in the Norwegian North Sea, one of the harshest environment for drilling in the world, with Norwegian oil company Statoil.

If petroleum engineering is your driving force and if you like challenges, this programme may suit you. And, believe me, Norway is not that cold – but don’t try to buy beer in a supermarket after 8 pm!

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSA bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering or equivalent with at least 30 ECTS (equivalent to a total workload of 50% of an academic year) in mathematics/statistics.

The Department of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Sta-vanger established a Master’s programme in Petroleum Geosciences Engineering in 2010. This is uniquely focused on the specific needs of exploration and production in the petroleum industry.

LEARNING OUTCOMESA graduate of this programme will be able to solve geoscience problems by integrating different types of surface and subsurface data used in the oil industry and integrating such information with petroleum en-gineers. In addition, they will be able to formulate strategies and will have the key fundamental knowledge to develop, manage and imple-ment technology in the oil industry.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSThe programme has been developed in close collaboration with the oil industry, and qualifies for a broad range of positions in this business, both at operators and in the service sector. It also qualifies for other po-sitions where the geosciences are applied, such as construction, mining, underground water and environmental geology. A completed master’s degree may qualify for admission to the PhD programme in the Depart-ment of Petroleum Engineering at the UiS.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSA bachelor’s degree in petroleum geosciences engineering or a bache-lor’s degree in geosciences or engineering with exceptionally high grades, preferably with 30 ECTS in mathematics and/or statistics, and 25 ECTS in geosciences (geology and/or geophysics). No consideration will be given to applicants holding or completing any MSc degree in a related engineering field.

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About the programme

MasterofScienceinPetroleum Geosciences Engineering120 ECTS Two-year programme




[email protected]


Further information: www.uis.no/geologyengineering

Brendan M. Figueira, Trinidad and Tobago-MasterofScienceinPetroleumGeosciencesEngineeringCurrent workplace: Statoil ASA

I have never been one to follow the crowd. In 2009, when I graduated with a BSc in Petroleum Geosci-ence, it was expected that, like 99% of previous Trinbagonian geoscientists, I would go to the UK or the USA to obtain my master’s qualification. But I wanted something different. Fortunately, I heard about the MSc in Petroleum Geosciences Engineering from a professor in the geosciences section at the UiS at a conference in Trinidad.

So, around 11 PM in late August 2010, I stepped off a Norwegian flight at Stavanger Sola airport and was greeted with a blast of chill wind in my face. Fortunately, the Norwegian people are the opposite of the weather and I have made some good friends here.

The study programme itself is on par with any other geoscience master’s degrees and has prepared me well for a career in the energy industry. I wrote my thesis on an area in Trinidad while being part of the first Imperial Barrel Award (IBA) team from Norway.

Overall, I have never regretted my decision to study at the UiS and would urge everyone to apply. Who knows, I may bump into you in the corridor someday?

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Dr Alejandro Escalona- Associate Professor, Head of the Petroleum Geosciences section of the Department of Petroleum Engineering

The Petroleum Geosciences Engineering programme is a unique combination of geology, geophysics and engineering, where students gain skills in several areas of competence necessary for success in the oil and gas industry today.

Additional benefits of the programme include an experienced international faculty with a research focus on the petroleum industry, industry-standard state-of-the-art computer labs and software, field excursions to key geological localities in Europe and access to major oil companies in Stavanger (“oil capital” of Norway), which opens opportunities for summer internships and master’s thesis projects.

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The University of Stavanger has established a research and educational basis in oil and gas technology that has attracted students not only from Norway, but also from many other parts of the world.

The MSc in Offshore Technology incorporates three streams of speciali-sation:- Industrial Asset Management- Marine and Subsea Technology- Risk Management

LEARNING OUTCOMESProgramme graduates will have a basic background in mathematical science and basic engineering subjects, and be able to apply this know-ledge in an area of specialisation. Since the study programme consists of and rests on general principles and methods, they will also be able to meet and solve challenges on an advanced engineering level outside the area of specialisation and in close cooperation with experts from other fields. In particular, graduates will be qualified to participate in and manage developing and implementing new technology, methods and principles for the offshore petroleum industry above the seabed.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSGraduates will be qualified to participate in developing and implement-ing new technology, methods and principles for the offshore oil and gas industry and for offshore wind power. They will also be qualified for many attractive positions in traditional industries. This master’s degree may qualify for admission to the PhD programme in Offshore Techno-logy offered at the UiS.

IndustrialAssetManagementLEARNING OUTCOMESGraduates will have gained a knowledge of engineering and manage-ment of advanced, complex and integrated industrial assets and pro-duction facilities/systems. They will be qualified to participate in tech-nology development and management of offshore production facilities in all life cycle phases, such as design, construction, installation, opera-tion, maintenance, modification and removal.

MarineandSubseaTechnologyLEARNING OUTCOMESGraduates will have a knowledge of systems and operations related to subsea petroleum production and offshore wind power. They will also acquire a thorough knowledge of systems and operations related to installation by combining basic mechanical engineering subjects with marine technology.

RiskManagementLEARNING OUTCOMESGraduates will have a knowledge of reliability and risk analysis, quan-tification of reliability, decision-making approaches and precautionary principles.

About the programme

MasterofScienceinOffshore Technology





[email protected]


Further information: www.uis.no/offshoremaster

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Riad El-Wardani, Australia -MasterofScienceinOffshoreTechnologyCurrent workplace: GE Oil and Gas Norway

The MSc in Offshore Technology has given me the skills I need in coming up with practical solutions to everyday challenges for the asset management of subsea systems. Working with Statoil on the Stat-fjord intrafield pipeline system, I have been able to apply the knowledge acquired through my studies and see the direct relevance of what I am learning to the workplace.

Lecturers who have been in the industry for more than 20 years or who are still industry-based provide invaluable information on the practical application of what you learn in the classroom. After my first year on the master’s programme, I was promoted by one of my industry-based professors and ended up joining Statoil as a summer student before continuing to work for it part-time during my semesters.

Away from the lecture theatres and laboratories, the UiS offers a vibrant student life. Different events are always happening on and around campus, from concerts at the Folken student centre to sports competitions and cultural presentation at the Bokkafé cafe. We even have a student bar. During my time at the UiS, I also took part in the volleyball team and joined regular indoor football sessions at the student sports centre.

Hermanto Ang, Indonesia -MasterofScienceinOffshoreTechnologyCurrent workplace: GE Oil and Gas Norway

Coming to Norway, especially to the UiS, was one of my best decisions so far. Stavanger is the Norwe-gian “oil capital”, and offshore technology is the core development of the country’s oil and gas industry.

I would say that studying at the UiS enriched me with a roller-coaster feeling. Many dynamics have been involved, from the pressures in class to the excitement offered by Norwegian culture, which is totally new for me.

Professional career opportunities are also wide open, since UiS graduates are well recognised by both multinational and national companies operating in the region. I am currently working as a subsea operations engineer for GE Oil and Gas, which I believe will provide me with tonnes of experiences. I am looking forward to seeing you all here and enjoying the best that the UiS and Norway have to offer.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSA specialisation in industrial asset management or risk management: a bachelor’s degree in any engineering dis-cipline. Specialisation in marine and subsea technology: a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, marine or me-chatronics engineering.

Thea Grydeland Ersvik, Norway -EuropeanMasterofArtinMigrationandIntercultural Relations

The EMMIR is a unique melting pot. It has introduced me to new places, fabu-lous people and interesting topics, and taken me on exciting adventures. The EMMIR has thereby allowed me to combine my two favourite interests: trave-ling and learning about people and cultures.

In the 21st century, migration processes increasingly contribute to the shaping of societies. The presence of migrants consequently adds emphasis to intercultural relations and communication, which are of key importance for social cohesion. The European Master of Arts in Mi-gration and Intercultural Relations (EMMIR) responds to this trend by providing a state-of-the-art education in theoretical concepts, empiri-cal methods and trans-disciplinary approaches to migration studies. The EMMIR has been jointly developed by seven institutions:- University of Oldenburg, Germany- University of Stavanger, Norway- University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic- University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia- Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman, Sudan- Makerere University Kampala, Uganda- Mbarara University of Science & Technology, Uganda.

The programme is administered by the University of Oldenburg, and students must commence their studies in Germany. After the first se-mester, they can decide where they will go on exchange to other partner institutions.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND CONTENTThe Master of Arts in Migration and Intercultural Relations is a two-year full-time programme with a blended learning approach – in other words, ICT-supported distance learning elements combined with on-site teaching and student and teacher mobility. During the programme, the student must present individual coursework papers, complete an internship and conduct research as the basis for a thesis of 30 ECTS. They must earn credits from a minimum of three of the awarding in-stitutions.

LEARNING OUTCOMESOn successful completion of the programme, graduates will have ac-quired a detailed overview of historical and contemporary migration processes, their structures and their consequences, as well as expert knowledge in specific areas. They will also be able to make critical evaluations of categories of and approaches to migration research, and to apply these in a reflective manner, to define problems and research questions, and to design and conduct research projects independently. In addition, they will acquire competence in teamwork in intercultural and transcultural contexts, and in handling new media and communi-cation technologies.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSA bachelor’s degree in a field related to migration studies, such as social sciences, history, cultural studies, educational sciences, law, economics, development studies or journalism.

More information is available at http://www.emmir.org/admission/requirements/

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSThe Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations qualifies gradua-tes for professional and academic work in the area of migration and in various intercultural contexts. Graduates also qualify for admission to a number of doctoral programmes. They will be awarded a joint degree from all the partner institutions.

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About the programme

EuropeanMasterofArtinMigrationandIntercultural Relations




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Exchange Students

The exchange portfolio of the University of Stavanger has been expanding rapidly in recent years, resulting in increased student mobility. The UiS participates in exchange programmes such as Erasmus and Nordplus, and has also established numerous bilateral exchange agreements with partner institutions both in non-European and European countries.

Only students enrolled in these partner institutions may apply for an exchange. Visit http://www.uis.no/exchangeapplication/ for an updated list of partner institutions.

Exchange students are expected to take a full-time workload of 30 ECTS per semester. The language of instruction in the exchange programme is English. Students from Nordic countries or those who can document proficiency in a Scandinavian language may take subjects in Norwegian.

Exchange student on a study trip. Linda Wallentinsen, the Netherlands - Outdoor Education. Photo: Linda Wallentinsen


COURSES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 2012-2013

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have a rel-evant academic background and be enrolled in a partner institution which has an ex-change agreement with the UiS. Admission requirements can be found online.

CONTACT INFORMATIONQuestions about admission: [email protected]

Further information: www.uis.no/exchangesv

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Hotel and Tourism BACHELOR’S COURSESAutumn semesterUSV150HotelManagement 10ECTSBHO301OrganisationalCommunication 10ECTSBRL370SpecialInterestTourism 10ECTSBRL390GloballyResponsibleTourism 10ECTS

Spring semesterBHO325Independentstudyinhotelandtourismmanagement 10ECTSBHOBAOBachelor’sthesisinhotelmanagement 20ECTSBRLBAOBachelor’sthesisintourismmanagement 20ECTS

MASTER’S COURSESAutumn semesterMHR180ResearchMethodologyandPhilosophy 10ECTSMHR190TransformationalLeadershipinHospitalityandTourism 10ECTSMHR195DiversityManagement 10ECTSMHR115AppliedSocialSciencesResearchMethods 10ECTSMHR270ContemporaryPerspectivesonHospitalityandTourismLeadership 10ECTSMHR280DevelopmentandManagementofNatureBasedExperiences 10ECTSMHR290ServiceManagementModels 10ECTS

Spring semesterMHR210EventandMeetingManagement 10ECTSMHR185OrganisationalIdentityandPublicRelations 10ECTSMHR220Tourism-TheoryandPhenomenon 10ECTS

Amanda Allshouse, USA - Exchange student, The Faculty of Social Science

Studying abroad in Norway really was the highlight of my university experience. Especially studying Hotel and Tourism Management, being abroad and learning how people from other countries think and behave broadened my perspective by leagues.

The classes I was enrolled in were pretty interesting, and the teachers really knew how to spin the ma-terial to generate class discussions that took advantage of the diversity in the classroom. We learned the most, I think, when we got on tangents and began asking questions of our peers and learning how the hospitality industry looked to them in their own country. The understanding I gained of these worldwide perspectives was one of the most valuable aspects I took home from my semester abroad.

Even though I had never been to Europe before and definitely didn’t know any of the Norwegian lan-guage, I felt extremely welcome by the UiS international student staff and appreciated all the events that the school organized so that we could meet other internationals and Norwegian students. Whether from organized events, spontaneous parties in the dorms, or even just meeting up at the campus bar, Tappetårnet, for a beer, I made lifelong friends and unforgettable memories during my time at UiS.

BusinessAdministrationBACHELOR’S COURSESAutumn semesterBØK250Marketing 10ECTSBØK350OperationsManagement 10ECTS

Spring semesterBØK375InternationalBusiness 10ECTSBØK360ModellingofBusinessProcesses 10ECTSBØK410Independentstudyinbusiness 10ECTSBØKBAOBachelor’sthesisinbusiness 20ECTS

MASTER’S COURSESAutumn semesterMØA120MicroeconomicAnalysis 10ECTSMØA145EconometricAnalysis 10ECTSMØA225MultivariateDataAnalysisinBusinessandMarketing 10ECTSMØA370Valuation 10ECTS

Spring semesterMØA205Investments 10ECTSMØA280EmpiricalLabourEconomics 10ECTSMØA350EnvironmentalandResourceEconomics 10ECTS

Nursing BACHELOR’S COURSESAutumn semesterUSVP10 Clinical Practice in Surgical Nursing and Community/Public Health Service 15 ECTSUSVP20ClinicalPracticeinMedicalNursingandCommunity/PublicHealthService 15ECTSUSVP30ClinicalPracticeinMedicalandSurgicalWards 20ECTSUSVP40ClinicalPracticeinCommunityPublicHealthServiceandMedicalWards 20ECTSUSV160 Public Health/Health Promotion/Health Pedagogics 5 ECTSUSV170 Elective topic 10 ECTS

Spring semesterUSVP10 Clinical Practice in Surgical Nursing and Community/Public Health Service 15 ECTSUSVP20ClinicalPracticeinMedicalNursingandCommunity/PublicHealthService 15ECTSUSVP30ClinicalPracticeinMedicalandSurgicalWards 20ECTSUSVP40ClinicalPracticeinCommunityPublicHealthServiceandMedicalWards 20ECTS



ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have a rel-evant academic background and be enrolled in a partner institution which has an exchange agreement with the UiS. Admission requirements can be found online.


Further information: www.uis.no/exchangesv

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The Faculty of Arts andEducation


COMPARATIVE EDUCATION:

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have a rel-evant academic background and be enrolled in a partnerinstitution which has an ex-change agreement with the UiS. Admission requirements can be found online.

CONTACT INFORMATIONQuestions about the programme: [email protected]


Further information: www.uis.no/ces

OUTDOOR EDUCATION, ENGLISH LANGUAGE, LITTERATURE AND CULTURE,LITERACY STUDIES:

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have a rele-vant academic background and be enrolled in a partner institution which has an ex-change agreement with the UiS. Admission requirements can be found online.


Further information: www.uis.no/exchangehf

MUSIC:Please contact the Depart-mentof MusicandDancefordetails about exchange oppor-tunities


Comparative EducationBACHELOR’S LEVELSpring semesterEIS100 Introduction to Norwegian Language and Culture EIS110 Inclusive Education EIS120MusicCrossingBordersIEIS150MigrationandInterculturalRelationsEIS155 Drama in Early Childhood Education EIS170 Extension module: School Experience

Outdoor EducationBACHELOR’S LEVELSpring semesterUDR102 Outdoors in the Wintertime UDR103 Outdoor Life in the School’s Local Environment UDR100OutdoorLife:Forest,HighMountains,LakeandRiver,SpringtimeUDR101 Outdoor Life: Coast

English Language, Literature and CultureBACHELOR’S LEVELAutumn semesterENG100 Introduction to the English Language ENG105BritishLiteratureENG165 An Introduction to the United States of America ENG250 Specialisation in English language and literatures

Spring semesterENG130 “Other Voices” – Global English Literature ENG140 The Sounds of English (Phonetics) ENG180 Uses of English with Didactics ENG350 Specialisation in English with a bachelor’s thesis

Literacy StudiesMASTER’S LEVELAutumn semesterMLI320LiteracyfromaDevelopmentalPerspectiveMLI310WritingSystems:fromHieroglyphstoSMSMLI300TextsandReaders

Spring semesterMLI330ReadingHistoricalTexts:ContextsandConventionsMLI340ReadingLiteraryTexts:TheoreticalApproachesMLI350HistoryofWrittenEnglishMLI360TheLinguisticsofWritingMLI370ScribesandManuscriptsMLI380SecondLanguageLiteracyDevelopmentMLI390IntegratedPerspectivesonLiteracyandWrittenLanguageSkills

MusicEXAMPLES OF COURSESMusicPerformanceCourse–Classical/JazzChamberMusic–AccompanimentChamberMusic–GeneralJazzImprovisationSupplementary Instrument Composition and Arrangement 24

3 ECTS 5 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 10 ECTS

10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS


10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS

10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS

30 ECTS 30 ECTS 30 ECTS 30 ECTS 30 ECTS 30 ECTS



Updated and further information is available on:

www.uis.no/languages

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All exchange courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology are at the master’s level, with the exception of the courses marked with *.

Computer Science Autumn semesterSTA510StatisticalModellingandSimulationMID270SemanticTechnologyandIntegratedServicesDAT 500 Integrated Data-Intensive Services Semantic DAT 510 Security and Vulnerability in Networks MID260WirelessCommunicationsELE 510 Image Processing with Robot Vision DAT 530 Discrete Simulation and Performance Analysis

Spring semesterDAT 600 Algorithm theory DAT 520 Distributed Systems MOD190ReliabilityAnalysisELE 520 Pattern Recognition DATMASMaster’sthesis

NaturalScienceandMathematicsAutumn semesterMBI110BiophysicalChemistryMOT290Bioinformatics MET100WaterChemistryMOT380BiotechnologyMethodsÅMA190NumericalMathematicsSTA 500 Introduction to Statistics and Probability 2 ÅMA150MathematicalModelling1MET150NaturalWaterSystemsMET160EnvironmentalMicrobiologyMET110MethodsinWaterSciencesandTechnologySTA510StatisticalModellingandSimulationMET170EnvironmentalProcessAnalysisMET220AquaticEcotoxicology

Spring semesterÅMA250MathematicalModelling2MET190WaterTechnologyandMembranesMET250AdvancedOrganicChemistryMET180WastewaterTreatmentMBI140ProteinBiochemistryMOT350FoodMicrobiologyMET230SeparationTechnologyMPT130FluidDynamics

MechanicalandCivilEngineering Autumn semesterMOS200AppliedRiskAnalysis– Offshore MOS230TechnicalSafetyMOS210RiskAnalysisandManagementMOK120OffshoreFieldDevelopmentMOM470HumanFactorsEngineering,Technology and Organisational Issues MOM400IndustrialServicesMIN100InvestmentAnalysisMIN110ProjectManagement1MOK160PipelinesandRisers


10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 30 ECTS

10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS


COURSES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 2012-2013COURSES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 2012-2013

5 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS

5 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 15 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have a rel-evant academic background and be enrolled in a partner institution which has an exchange agreement with the UiS. Only candidates holding a bachelor’s degree may apply for courses at master’s level. Admission to subjects withlaboratory-based teaching de-pends on laboratory capacity. Admission requirements can be found online.


Further information:www.uis.no/exchangetn

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MOM220ProcessPlantsforCrudeOilandNaturalGasMOM490MarineOperationsMOM140MechanicalVibrationsMOM250StructuralReliabilityMOM450SubseaTechnologyMOK110StructuralIntegrityMOM180FiniteElementMethods,advancedcourseMOM170FiniteElementMethods,advancedcoursepart1 MOM360ComputerAidedEngineering MET270IntroductiontoStatisticsandProbability*BIM310WeldingandJoiningProcesses *BIB320ProductionEngineering*BIM130MechanicalRotatingMachines MOK180AdvancedReinforcedConcreteStructuresMOM300EngineeringThermodynamicsBMKO180GasTurbineEngineering

Spring semesterMOS190ReliabilityAnalysis MOM460OperationsandMaintenanceManagementMOM350ConditionMonitoringandManagementMOM430HeatTransferandCFD MOM130MechanicsofSolids,advancedcourseMOM480MarineTechnologyandDesignMPT130FluidDynamics

Industrial Economics, RiskManagementandPlanningAutumn semester MOS200AppliedRiskAnalysis–OffshoreMIN100InvestmentAnalysisMIN110ProjectManagement1MOS210RiskAnalysisandRiskManagementMOS230TechnicalSafetyMBU140UrbanDevelopmentProject1MBU150UrbanDevelopmentProject2MBU120NorwegianWood2MBU100UrbanOpenSpaces2MBU110Extendedstudiowork*BIB490NorwegianWood*BIB410UrbanOpenSpaces*BIB540Extendedstudiowork*BIB650UrbanDevelopmentProject1*BIB660UrbanDevelopmentProject2

Spring semesterMOS190ReliabilityAnalysisMBU120NorwegianWood2MBU110ExtendedstudioworkMTS210RegionalUrbanisingMBU140UrbanDevelopmentProject1MBU150UrbanDevelopmentProject2*BIB490NorwegianWood*BIB410UrbanOpenSpaces*BIB540Extendedstudiowork*BIB650UrbanDevelopmentProject1*BIB660UrbanDevelopmentProject2

5 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS


10 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS

10 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS


COURSES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 2012-2013COURSES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 2012-2013




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Petroleum EngineeringAutumn semester MPG170GeostatisticsMPE750ReservoirSimulationMPE530AdvancedMultiphaseFlowinPipesMPE740ProcessSimulationMPE710AdvancedWellTechnologyMPE720CompletionandInterventionMPE730ProductionWellOperationandIndustrialProjectsMPE760FormulationEvaluationandWellTestingMPE220RockMechanicsMPE600NaturalGasProductionMPE230GasUtilisation,PropertiesandQualitySpecifications MPE580PetroleumResourceManagement*GEO 110 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy *GEO 210 Structural Geology *GEO220BasicSubsurfaceInterpretationMethods*GEO 270 Advanced Geoscience Seminar *GEO 260 Geoscience Seminar

Spring semesterMPE630DecisionAnalysis1*GEO 100 Geology *GEO 280 Structural and Sedimentological Field Exercises

10 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS

10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS






Ronny Dressel, Germany - Exchange student, Faculty of Science and Technology Current position: technical manager for engineering and design of pressure reduction equipment atRMGbyHoneywell.

I chose to do an exchange programme in Norway because of its well-developed oil and gas industry. I study petroleum engineering, specialising in natural gas transmission, and the fact that the UiS offered a wide range of courses in this academic field determined my choice of destination. I was especially interested in offshore pipeline systems, risers and gas transmission equipment such as compressors and offshore installations, and the UiS, which is closely connected to the local industry, proved an excellent place for exploring these topics.

When I arrived at UiS, I got a good overall impression – the dormitories were clean and of good quality, the International Office assisted us in a professional manner. The lectures were practically oriented. One thing that surprised me was that written exams lasted for at least three hours.

Apart from the daily routine at the university, I took part in a lot of extracurricular activities. I joined the Society of Petroleum Engineers Student Chapter, which gave me the opportunity to attend a va-riety of events organised by the local oil and gas industry. By joining the university handball team, I met a lot of Norwegian students. I also made friends with people from all over the world. The Erasmus student group was quite large and always ready to have fun. In my spare time, I travelled around in Norway and enjoyed its mountain peaks, picturesque fjords and magnificent scenery.

The aim of the programme is to provide an introduction to the Norwe-gian language, culture and society, and to prepare students for further studies in Norway. Over one year, students obtain the language qualifi-cations necessary to study in Norwegian at university level. Norwegian Language and Culture is an intensive full-time programme which re-quires a lot of commitment and individual work. Attendance at lectures is obligatory and studies cannot be combined with full-time work. The programme commences in August.

TARGET GROUPThe programme is targeted at beginners with no prior knowledge of the Norwegian language. It is designed for students planning to study at the UiS at bachelor’s or master’s level.

Applicants are prioritised in the following manner:1. applicants who intend to continue their studies in a Norwegian- taught degree programme at the UiS2. applicants without an academic degree3. applicants who reside in Norway and who have little or no use for the education acquired in their home country4. applicants with no prior knowledge of the Norwegian language.

Shortlisted applicants are selected on the basis of their grade point ave-rage.

LEARNING OUTCOMESThe overall aim is to bring the student up to the linguistic level neces-sary to take a degree programme in Norwegian at a university college or university in Norway.

In order to achieve this, the student must:- obtain proficiency in Norwegian, both written and oral- gain insight into Norwegian language and culture- become familiar with the Norwegian higher education system.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSStudents are expected to fulfil the general admission requirements in order to secure admission to this programme. For more information about admission requirements and English language qualifications, visit www.uis.no/norlanguage.

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[email protected]

Further information: www.uis.no/norlanguage

Norwegian Language and Culture programme60 ECTS One-year programme

Lina Kuzmicheva, Russia - Norwegian Language and Culture programme

The best thing is to feel how you emerge into the language and suddenly everything people around you say makes more sense. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of the programme depends a lot on your personal effort and on the time you are willing to invest, both inside and outside the classroom.

Research training at the UiS equals a workload of three years, and is available for candidates who have completed a master’s degree. It com-prises courses, independent research in active collaboration with the academic adviser and other researchers, participation in active national and international research environments, a doctoral thesis, a trial lec-ture and a defence of the thesis.

PhD degrees are granted in all the areas of research covered by the 11 PhD programmes. There is no deadline for applications to the doctoral programmes. Applicants are admitted throughout the year. Further requirements, information, guidelines and application forms can be found at www.uis.no/phdprogrammes

In order to be admitted to one of the UiS PhD programmes, funding must be secured in advance or applied for together with the application for admission. Candidates may apply for scholarships from external sources of funding, such as the Research Council of Norway or relevant commercial or industrial companies.

The most common source of funding is a research fellow position at the UiS. These are advertised under “Job vacancies” at www.uis.no.

PhD programmes

Research:

The University of Stavanger conducts advanced research both in its faculties and at a number of research centres.

NATIONALCOMPETENCECENTRES•CentreforBehaviouralResearch•NationalCentreforReadingEducationandResearch

CENTRES AT UIS OR ASSOCIATED TO UIS•CIAM-CentreforIndustrialAssetManagement•CIR-CentreforInnovationResearch•CORE-CentreforOrganelleResearch•CentreforEntrepreneurialActivities•COREC-CentreforOilRecovery•NORCOWE-NorwegianCentreforOffshoreWindEnergy•CenSe-CentreforSustainableEnergy•SBBU-CentreforDrillingandWellsforImprovedRecovery•SEROS-CentreforRiskManagementandSocietalSafety

RESEARCHINSTITUTE(OWNED50%BYTHEUIS)•IRIS-InternationalResearchInstituteofStavanger

RESEARCH FACILITIES•SAFER-StavangerAcuteMedicineFoundationforEducationandResearch

DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES – PHD

www.uis.no/phdprogrammes

BiologicalChemistry

Educational Sciences

Information Technology

Literacy Studies

Management,EconomicsandTourism

MathematicsandPhysics

MedicineandHealth

Offshore Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

RiskManagementandSocietalSafety

Sociology, Social Work and Culture & Society

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Practical information

The academic year

The academic year at the UiS runs from mid- August to mid-June. It is divided into two semesters (autumn and spring).

Admission and applications

Application deadlines vary in accordance with the programme con-cerned.

Exchange students:1 May for the autumn semester and 1 November for the spring semes-ter. (1 April and 1 October for students in Social Work and Nursing).

International master’s programmes30 November for programmes commencing in August of the following academic year.

Norwegian Language and Culture programme30 November for programme commencing in August of the following academic year.

Applications are submitted online at www.uis.no/admission. After initial screening, qualified applicants are asked to send the required documentation to the International Office.

International students who already live in Norway and speak Norwegian fluently can apply via the Universities and Colleges Ad-mission Service (Samordna Opptak) before 1 March for the academic year commencing the following August.

Costs and scholarships

TUITION FEENorwegian universities do not charge tuition fees. However, all stu-dents must pay a semester fee of about NOK 700 per semester.

SCHOLARSHIPSNo scholarships are available for students on the Norwegian Language and Culture programme and the undergraduate degree programmes. Scholarships for the international master’s programmes are earmarked for applicants from institutions which have formal collaboration agreements with UiS. For more information about scholarships, visit www.uis.no/admission.

QUOTA SCHEMEThe UiS offers a limited number of scholarships through the Quota Scheme to students from developing countries and countries in east-ern Europe, the western Balkans and central Asia. Only students from partner institutions may apply. For more information, please check www.uis.no/quota.

COST OF LIVINGAll applicants should be able to document financial means equivalent to full funding by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund at the current rate. For the 2012-2013 academic year, this amounts to NOK 92 500. Only half that amount is required for those planning to study for a single semester. This amount does not include travel expenses to and from Norway, but should cover all living costs while in the country.

Language requirements

All applicants must document their knowledge of English with suffi-cient scores in one of the following tests:

- Test of English as a Foreign Language (ETS TOEFL®) with a mini-mum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 80 (inter-net-based). For more information, see www.ets.org/. ETS scores are valid for two years after the test date. The test report must be valid at the time the electronic application is submitted.

- International English Language Testing Service (IELTS), with a minimum total score of 6.0. For more information, see www.ielts.org/. IELTS test scores are valid for two years after the test date. The test report must be valid at the time the electronic application is submitted.

- University of Cambridge exams: - Certificate in Advanced English - Certificate of Proficiency in English Exchange students are not required to submit a test report, but they need a good command of English.

For information about exemption from language testing for other stu-dent categories, visit www.uis.no/admission.

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Orientation week

The orientation week is obligatory for all new international students. It provides them with an introduction to life in Norway and at the UiS. The orientation week is a combination of social events and sessions at which students receive practical information. The range of topics stretches from the academic programme (registration, exams, tutorials, etc) to residence permits, banks, the city, the region, the health system, and so forth.

For more information about the orientation week and arrival days, please visit www.uis.no/student_life/orientation_programme/

Residence permit

Students from countries not in the European Union or the European Economic Area need a residence permit in order to stay in Norway. Pro-spective students are advised to contact the nearest Norwegian embas-sy or consulate for information on procedures immediately after receiv-ing their letter of admission. Visit www.udi.no for further information.

Accommodation

The cost of student accommodation varies from about NOK 3 300 to NOK 4 500 per month. Rooms are modestly furnished. For informa-tion on student housing, visit www.uis.no/student_life, or the Student Welfare Organisation (SiS) at www.sis.uis.no.

At present, the UiS is unable to guarantee accommodation for all in-ternational students.

Norwegian language course

The UiS arranges an introductory course in Norwegian for interna-tional students. This is held in the evenings and is free of charge. No academic credits are awarded for this course.

Limbo dance contest during the Orientation Week. Photo: International Office

University of Stavanger4036 Stavanger, NORWAYPhone: +47 51 83 10 00Fax: +47 51 83 10 50

The Faculty of Arts and Education Phone: +47 51 83 34 00Fax: +47 51 83 34 50

The Faculty of Social SciencesPhone: +47 51 83 15 00Fax: +47 51 83 15 50

The Faculty of Science and Technology Phone: +47 51 83 17 00Fax: +47 51 83 17 50

UiS International Office: www.uis.no/international

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