Regulations concerning studies

This is a selection of the regulations concerning studies at the University of Stavanger. A full overview is only available in Norwegian. English translations are provided solely for informational purposes. For all legal matters, the original Norwegian documents hold authoritative status.

Studies and examinations

• Act relating to procedure in cases concerning the public administration
• Act relating to universities and university colleges (new act effective from 01.08.2024 and the English translation is not yet available)
• Regulations relating to studies and examinations at the University of Stavanger
• Regulations related to fees for international students (pdf)
• Common procedures in cases of suspected cheating (pdf)
• Rules regarding voluntary retaking of exams for the Bachelor of Laws program (pdf)
• Rules and conditions regarding the approval of absence for a valid reason (pdf)
• Rules and conditions for granting leave of absence from studies at the University of Stavanger (pdf)
• Rules for conducting oral examinations (pdf)
• Rules for conducting online oral examinations (pdf)
• Rules for covering additional expenses associated with internships (pdf)
• Rules for the implementation of additional assessment in cases of significant grade deviation (pdf)
• Ethical guidelines for students at UiS (pdf)
• Procedure for suitability assessment at the University of Stavanger (pdf)
• Procedure for processing applications for individual accommodations (pdf)

Changes and updates may occur after publication. It is emphasized that this is not a complete overview. Individual faculties may have their own regulations and guidelines which are taken into consideration in the evaluation of individual cases.

Processing of cases

• Act relating to procedure in cases concerning the public administration
• Freedom of information act
• Act relating to universities and university colleges
• Regulations relating to studies and examinations at the University of Stavanger
• Common procedures in cases of suspected cheating (pdf)
• Procedure for suitability assessment at the University of Stavanger (pdf)
• Procedure for processing applications for individual accommodations (pdf)

Formal deadlines

1 September:

• Deadline for semester registration for the autumn semester
• Deadline for the payment of semester fee for the autumn semester
• Deadline for application for adjustments in exams in the autumn semester
• Deadline for application to study abroad in the following spring semester

20 January:

• Deadline to register for a new/postponed exam for autumn courses

1 February:

• Deadline for semester registration for the spring semester
• Deadline for the payment of semester fee for the spring semester
• Deadline for application for adjustments in exams in the spring semester
• Deadline for application to study abroad in the following autumn semester

1 April:

• Deadline to withdraw from registration for bachelor's thesis/master's thesis

1 August:

• Deadline to register for a new/postponed exam (resits) for spring courses

Pets on campus

The guidelines for pet ownership at the University of Stavanger are tailored to meet the requirements for cleanliness and allergy issues among staff and students.

It is not permitted to bring pets into campus buildings. The prohibition on pets is justified by consideration for individuals with allergies and aims to contribute to a favorable physical work environment for all groups of students and staff.

Exceptions are made for special needs (guide dogs/seeing-eye dogs).

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