University of Agder

University of Agder ranks #1,701 globally in the UNIRANKS 2027 World University Rankings with an overall score of 72.42 out of 100. It ranks #9 nationally.

| Global Rank 1701 | Overall Score 72.42 |
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Top Country #9

Top Europe #467

Top World #1,701

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UNIRANKS University Awards

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Awards & Recognitions Earned by University of Agder

University of Agder has earned 8 verified UNIRANKS Awards & Recognitions in the 2027 edition.

These awards recognize the university’s outstanding performance across academic excellence, research, employability, student experience, digital transformation, internationalization, and institutional performance.

Recognition Summary

8 Total Awards Earned
0 Elite Awards
0 Outstanding Awards
0 Excellent Awards
8 Recognized Awards

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Campus Safety & Security Measures

Campus Safety & Security Measures | Distinguished

This award recognizes universities that maintain secure campuses and implement effective measures to protect students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The assessment considers security personnel, emergency procedures, access control, lighting, surveillance, incident reporting, health and safety policies, preparedness, and communication systems. A university earns the award when its finalized Campus Safety & Security Measures score reaches at least 75. Stronger prevention, response, and verified safety practices result in higher award levels.

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities | Recognized

This award recognizes universities that provide high-quality physical spaces supporting teaching, learning, research, collaboration, and student development. The assessment considers classrooms, laboratories, libraries, study areas, technology-enabled spaces, accessibility, maintenance, and the suitability of facilities for the university population. A university earns the award when its finalized Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities score reaches at least 75, with higher scores receiving progressively higher star levels.

Graduate Employment Rate

Graduate Employment Rate | Recognized

This award recognizes universities whose graduates successfully enter employment or professional activity after completing their studies. The assessment considers verified graduate employment rates, employment timelines, response coverage, data reliability, and differences between academic fields. A university earns the award when its finalized Graduate Employment Rate score reaches at least 75. Higher verified employment outcomes and stronger graduate tracking qualify the institution for Distinguished, Excellent, Outstanding, or Elite recognition.

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment | Recognized

This award recognizes universities that maintain an effective balance between academic staff and enrolled students while providing a supportive learning environment. The assessment considers faculty availability, class sizes, academic interaction, supervision capacity, access to instructors, learning spaces, and opportunities for individual guidance. A university earns the award when its finalized Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment score reaches at least 75. Stronger academic access and learning conditions receive higher star levels.

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs | Recognized

This award recognizes universities that provide effective services supporting students academically, emotionally, socially, and personally. The assessment considers counselling, mental wellbeing programs, academic advising, disability support, health services, financial guidance, emergency assistance, and access to trained support teams. A university earns the award when its finalized Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs score reaches at least 75. More comprehensive, accessible, and responsive support leads to higher star ratings.

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance | Recognized

This award recognizes universities supported by qualified, experienced, and effective academic faculty. The assessment considers academic qualifications, professional experience, teaching performance, subject expertise, faculty development, student feedback, research involvement, and evidence of instructional quality. A university earns the award when its finalized Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance score reaches at least 75. Stronger faculty qualifications and consistently effective teaching result in higher award levels.

Quality of Employment

Quality of Employment | Recognized

This award recognizes universities whose graduates secure meaningful, stable, and professionally relevant employment. The assessment considers job relevance to the completed degree, employment level, contract quality, career stability, professional progression, salary evidence where available, and graduate satisfaction. A university earns the award when its finalized Quality of Employment score reaches at least 75. Stronger graduate career outcomes and higher-quality employment opportunities result in higher award levels and star ratings.

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

Academic Workforce & Qualifications | Recognized

This award recognizes universities supported by a qualified, experienced, and appropriately structured academic workforce. The assessment considers faculty numbers, academic qualifications, seniority, professional expertise, research participation, employment stability, development opportunities, and alignment between staffing and academic programs. A university earns the award when its finalized Academic Workforce & Qualifications score reaches at least 75. Stronger faculty capacity, qualifications, and institutional support result in higher award levels.

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