University of Stavanger
(UiS)
About
university in Stavanger, Norway
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 22 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 12,000
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 9.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 14%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
- Staff
- 1,600
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine/Ocean Engineering | 37 | 105.7 | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 47 | 125.9 | 2024 |
| Sociology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 551-600 | - | 2023 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | =166 | 46.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =231 | 46.8 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =350 | 46.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 448 | 46.8 | 2026 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 38.1 | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 35.6 | 2025 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2025 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 30.6 | 2025 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 26.8 | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Stavanger?
University of Stavanger's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 851-900, THE Rank 601–800, US News Rank =712.
When was University of Stavanger founded?
University of Stavanger was founded in 2005.
What are the top subjects at University of Stavanger?
Top subjects at University of Stavanger include: Marine/Ocean Engineering, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Petroleum Engineering, Sociology, Education & Training.
Where is University of Stavanger located?
University of Stavanger is located in Stavanger, Norway.