Want to get to know your fellow students and experience everything Stavanger has to offer? Join the Fadder festival!
11 to 18 August
What is the Fadder festival?
The Fadder festival in Stavanger is a unique week for all new students. You can get to know your fellow students and get a taste of the vibrant student life in Stavanger.
The week is for all students starting a new program at UiS. This includes first-time students, those switching study programs, those changing institutions, those taking preparatory courses, and those starting a master's program. There's something for everyone!
Concerts and Activities
The festival program varies from year to year. Stay tuned on Instagram or Facebook to get the latest updates on this year's program.
A typical Fadder festival includes concerts, quizzes, lectures, campus tours, and getting to know the student associations and organisations. You will also get the chance to explore the Stavanger-region. There is usually a trip to the famous Preikestolen and a surf-day at the beautiful beaches, Jærstrendende, on the festival program.
After signing-up, you will be placed in a buddy group with other students in your study program. You will also have a buddy, a student who will look after you throughout the week. They are experts on UiS, Stavanger, and your study program!
A student-driven festival
The Fadder festival and buddy system at UiS is a student-driven initiative. The goal of the buddy system is to help you as a new student find your footing both socially and academically at the university.
During the Fadder festival, the focus is on building relationships, well-being, and community. Additionally, students get to know both the University of Stavanger and the city center of Stavanger.
