About
The University of Agder, formerly known as Agder College and Agder University College, is a public university with campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad, Norway. The institution was established as a university college (høgskole) in 1994 through the merger of the Agder University College and five other colleges, including a technical college and a nursing school, and was granted the status of a ful...
The University of Agder, formerly known as Agder College and Agder University College, is a public university with campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad, Norway. The institution was established as a university college (høgskole) in 1994 through the merger of the Agder University College and five other colleges, including a technical college and a nursing school, and was granted the status of a full university in 2007.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 827 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 18 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 14,096
- Staff
- 1,554
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Automation & Control | 101-150 | - | 2020 |
| Business Administration | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Oceanography | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2017 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =188 | 44.2 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 449 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =459 | 44.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =720 | 44.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =844 | 44.2 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Agder?
University of Agder's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1301-1400, US News Rank =827.
When was University of Agder founded?
University of Agder was founded in 2007.
What are the top subjects at University of Agder?
Top subjects at University of Agder include: Library & Information Science, Automation & Control, Business Administration, Oceanography, Social Sciences and Public Health.
Where is University of Agder located?
University of Agder is located in Kristiansand, Norway.