Sport, nature experiences and other leisure activities are also part of student life. Enjoy your time as a student in Stavanger!
Nature experiences
The Stavanger region welcomes you with stunning landscapes and offers unique outdoor adventures.
From beaches to high mountains, the region is rich in nature and you can get fantastic experiences not far from the city. Miles of beaches and their waves have for centuries attracted artists. Today they are also popular with swimmers and surfers, from home and abroad.
A boat trip transports you easily to the beautiful fjords which are located just outside the Stavanger peninsula.
You have easy access to the Lysefjord, which is known for the spectacular Pulpit Rock and Kjerag. Or maybe you want to take a drive to the ski terrain and slopes?
Find more information at Region Stavanger and the Norwegian Trekking Association.
The Student House
On campus Ullandhaug you find one of the largest student houses in the Nordic countries.
The 12,000-square-meter multipurpose building SiS Student House opened in 2025 and is an arena for all students in Stavanger, regardless of educational institution.
The Student House features a fitness centre, climbing walls, book shop, health services, spaces for community and independent study, and a student bar. To name just a few of the exciting activities offered here.
The Student Welfare Organization
The Student Welfare Organization (SiS) in Stavanger offers many services for students at the University of Stavanger.
- Affordable and safe student housing
- SiS sports centre, one of the largest and most comprehensive fitness centres in the country
- Student cafeterias
- Free health services
- SiS runs the student events calendar: Full of free, or very cheap, social events throughout the year
- Funding to student organizations and academic associations
Learn more at the SiS website.
