Public university in Stavanger, Norway, founded 2005

University of Stavanger Admission Requirements 2027

The University of Stavanger, on Norway's south-west coast and close to its energy industry, cut its tuition for students from outside the EU and EEA from August 2026. Master's programmes now cost NOK 60,000 or NOK 85,000 for 60 ECTS, cheaper than most Norwegian universities, and the application window for non-EU applicants is 15 November to 1 December.

Verified 14 Sep 2026 Sources Official site

Next deadline

1 Dec 2026

Autumn 2027, Master, regular, 75 days left

Tuition

NOK 60,000 to NOK 85,000

per year

English test

IELTS 6.5

TOEFL 90, PTE 62, waiver possible

Acceptance rate

Not published

Application fee

Not listed

Requirements

Requirements are being verified.

English test waiver

UiS requires an advanced level of English documented by a recognised test, and applies each one section by section. TOEFL iBT needs a total of 90 with at least 22 in writing, or 4.5 total with 4.5 in writing on the scale introduced in 2026. IELTS Academic needs an overall 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing. PTE Academic needs an overall 62 with at least 53 in writing. Cambridge English Qualifications are also accepted. A result must be no more than two years old at the time of application, and the Cambridge qualifications are the single exception with no expiry. Exemptions exist for applicants who completed secondary school or university study in countries on the university's own list.

Sources, checked 14 September 2026