The University of Stavanger was established in 2005. However, the academic roots of the University go further into the past. One of the subject fields dates back to 1912, while the width of the academic and research facilities progressed from 1970s to this day. The academic activity is organized in 3 faculties, the Museum of Archaeology and also includes two national centres of expertise. The University of Stavanger, Norway, has about 9000 students and 1200 administration, faculty and service staff.