The Fadder festival ("Buddy week")

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 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.

Your own buddy group

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!

To sign up, you need to fill out a form and buy a ticket. The Grunnbillett (standard ticket) costs 200 NOK and gives you access to many activities. For some parts of the program, like the hike to Preikestolen, surf class, and concerts, you will need an additional ticket.

A student-driven festival

The Fadder festival and buddy system at UiS is a student-driven initiative, meaning it's planned and organised by our students. 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.