Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen - Norwegian politician, graduated in 1978 from the University of Stavanger. Served as Minister of Defence and Minister of Health and Care Services.
Oddgeir Bruaset - Norwegian mathematician, graduated in 1990. Known for his contributions to numerical analysis and scientific computing.
Elisabeth Aspaker - Norwegian politician, graduated in 1988. Served as Minister of European Affairs and Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs.
Jan Gunnar Fugelsnes - Norwegian author and historian, graduated in 1985. Known for his work on local history and culture in Rogaland.
