There’s a huge interest in our new bachelor program, and you can now apply to be one of the first students embarking on this great study – read more and apply here https://www.uia.no/en/studies2/academic-e-sportsThe application deadline for applicants outside Norway is 1 March. For Norwegian applicants, the deadline is 15 April. We hope to see you next semester!
Meet Rune 🤝
He’s the initiator and head of our e-sport program 
Here are some of his insights on the program.
“E-sport is an activity that covers a lot more than just gaming”
Rune Andersen, Associate Professor, Head of Program and initiator, Faculty of Engineering and Science / Department of ICT, University of Agder
Why study e-sports at UiA?
“Because we have a program that covers a broad spectrum and professionals that understands the balance between games and other skillsets.
UiA also collaborates with many institutions on developing a program designed for the future.”
What do you think the future holds for those who study e-sports at UiA?
“I believe that to focus on an education such as this, will open a number of possibilities in the future.
Most of all you will have a strong foundation for whichever way you decide to pursue.”
Meet Sveinung 😎
He is the head of the department of sports science and physical education at UiA. Here is his insight on our e-sport program 
Why study e-sports at UiA?
Only program in Scandinavia, focusing on both technology-aspects, learning outcomes as well as exercise and sports.
Sveinung Berntsen, Professor in Sport Science & Head of Department, Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, University of Agder
What’s your position in the design of the e-sports study at UiA?
I’m here for the long run, from start to finish..
Why should one study e-sports?
E-sports is not only interesting, you will also gain knowledge within future jobs..
What do you think the future holds for those who study e-sports at UiA?
Relevant and interesting jobs in the up and coming marked..
Let’s introduce you to Monica 👋
She is a part of the team developing courses related to training, sport, nutrition, and recovery 
Read what Monica has to say about the e-sports program
“E-sports is on its way to becoming one of the world’s most financially lucrative markets and the job opportunities are enormous.”
Professor in Sports Science Faculty of Health and Sport Science / Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, University of Agder
Why should one study e-sports?
“E-sports and gaming includes a lot more than just game playing and competitions.
A college degree program includes instruction and education that prepares students to succeed in the industry in both general and specific ways.”
Why study e-sports at UiA?
“At UiA we focus on the opportunities to utilize the potential that lies in skills developed
through e-sports.
We provide teaching from experts within each field that are very motivated to share their experience and knowledge with our e-sports students.”
UiA e-sport @SpillExpo
E-sport is quickly evolving, and sometimes you have to leave the office and instead seek new information in settings such as SpillExpo
When the first day opens with Torgeir Waterhouse and the prime minister himself, Jonas Gahr Støre, we’re sure this will be a blast 
NRK: Universitetet i Agder (UiA) starter til høsten landets første utdanning i akademisk e-sport.
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