The University of Agder (UiA) is an academic institution that provides a combination of excellent educational and research opportunities within a pleasant and open environment. Regionally anchored in southern Norway, which is famous for its astonishing natural surroundings, UiA offers a wide range of studies across its faculties. The university has two campuses, one in Kristiansand and one in Grimstad. UiA is an open and inclusive university characterised by a strong culture of collaboration and a global outlook. Co-creation of future knowledge is their common vision. The University of Agder aims at further developing education and research at a high international level.
The Faculty of Engineering and Science cooperates extensively both on research and education with high-profiled international technology companies in the region. Most of the Bachelor’s and Master’s theses are written in cooperation with local industry and the public sector. The University of Agder is a pioneer in mechatronics with the only Master’s and PhD programme in this field in Norway. The Energy Materials Research Group has developed hydrogen, fuel cell and an application-oriented Battery Engineering education, in close proximity and collaboration with major battery players in the south of Norway and internationally. It offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD training in these areas.