{"id":63187,"date":"2023-01-23T15:06:52","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T14:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.docsity.com\/en\/?p=63187"},"modified":"2023-02-06T10:32:16","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T09:32:16","slug":"switch-lanes-head-north-meet-the-university-of-agder-in-norway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.docsity.com\/en\/news-universities\/switch-lanes-head-north-meet-the-university-of-agder-in-norway\/","title":{"rendered":"Switch lanes, head north \u2013 meet the University of Agder in Norway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether succeeding in their chosen program or successfully finishing exams on time, every student wants to <strong>make the most out of their academic experience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uia.no\/en\/studies\/why-study-at-uia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>a combination of high academic standards and a variety of activities to indulge in<\/strong><\/a> can make all the difference. After all, wouldn\u2019t you want to relax at the beach or go for a hike and take in breathtaking views after a week of challenging assignments and studying?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students seeking this balance and wanting to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitnorway.com\/places-to-go\/southern-norway\/plan-your-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>discover and experience the Scandinavian way of life<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>choose the University of Agder (UiA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With campuses at both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uia.no\/en\/about-uia\/campus-kristiansand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Kristiansand<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>and<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uia.no\/en\/about-uia\/campus-grimstad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Grimstad<\/strong><\/a>, UiA prides itself on being able to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uia.no\/en\/research\/priority-research-centres\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>offer priority research centres<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>and is <strong>focused on being current and innovative<\/strong>. In addition, sunny Kristiansand is known for its sandy beaches, music festivals, vibrant arts and cultural scene, and is one of the best biking cities in Norway. At the Grimstad campus, students are spoilt by viewpoints of the city and the campus\u2019s natural surroundings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/tjtTUxcW-JBdOgzgzu6pThzQ2EMRv5D3s25vbPinaBRJFr-CamWfRvtWVzlTXvYvxSEVbecjLl1D9XE-jO5LWddVgyGqbYsIwH_Pbi87M-uyTqL81PqgoPFnBJaXKgr5DqHLRHgc5yPy_w_HBHzP0ZMShKLNvY_2Cg0ITd495UkHCUVbwBe_FzAbtSWROA\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>UiA\u2019s mission of <strong>co-creating tomorrow\u2019s knowledge<\/strong> fosters an <strong>open-door policy<\/strong> between students and staff and a community of <strong>equality and inclusion<\/strong>. With over 60 student associations and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uia.no\/en\/life-on-campus\/health-and-welfare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>strong focus on student welfare<\/strong><\/a> through student organisations, programmes and networks, UiA spares no effort at helping its students to achieve their full potential by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uia.no\/en\/life-on-campus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>starting well in a new and innovative environment<\/strong>. <\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To top it all off, students from the EU\/EEA study tuition-free at UiA! It is no wonder that UiA is considered one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uia.no\/en\/studies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>top universities for international students<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uia.no\/en\/study\/search#\/en\/study\/search?Search=true&amp;Format=json&amp;type=1,0&amp;SearchText=&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Learn more<\/strong><\/a> about UiA and its English-taught programmes for international students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deadline for applications for EU\/EEA students is <strong>1 March<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether succeeding in their chosen program or successfully finishing exams on time, every student wants to make the most out of their academic experience. 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