11 Notable alumni of University of Agder
Updated: May 31, 2026 EliteDegrees
University of Agder is ranked #1,311 in the world and #7 in Norway by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 11 notable alumni from University of Agder sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with University of Agder won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Kenneth Ekornes
1974-. (aged 52)
composer
jazz musician
Kenneth Ekornes is a Norwegian jazz musician (percussion) and member of the 'Brazz Brothers', known from a number of recordings, as well as for his multiethnic musical expression and his creative use of electronics.
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2. Kenneth Kapstad
1979-. (aged 47)
jazz musician
composer
musician
Kenneth Kapstad is a Norwegian musician from Trondheim, known as the drummer of the band Gåte (2004–2005), Motorpsycho (2007–2016), and God Seed (2012–2015), and for his collaborations with the bands Animal Alpha, Goat the Head, and Monolithic.
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3. Magnhild Meltveit Kleppa
1948-. (aged 78)
politician
Magnhild Meltveit Kleppa is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.
4. Espen Johnsen
1979-. (aged 47)
association football player
Espen Johnsen is a retired Norwegian football goalkeeper. His brother Marius Johnsen is also a footballer, currently playing for Lillestrøm.
5. Anders Nordberg
1978-. (aged 48)
orienteer
Anders Nordberg is a Norwegian orienteering competitor. He received a bronze medal at the 2004 World Orienteering Championship, and again a bronze medal in 2007. He finished second in the overall World Cup 2007.
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6. Sunniva Andersen
1996-. (aged 30)
handball player
Sunniva Næs Andersen is a retired Norwegian handball player, who last played for Vipers Kristiansand, until their bankruptcy and the Norwegian national team.
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7. Freddy de Ruiter
1969-. (aged 57)
politician
Freddy de Ruiter is a Norwegian politician for the Labour and Socialist Left parties.
8. Tellef Inge Mørland
1980-. (aged 46)
politician
Tellef Inge Mørland is a Norwegian politician. He was elected representative to the Storting for the period 2017–2021 for the Labour Party, representing the constituency of Aust-Agder.
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9. Jørgen Løvland
1848-1922 (aged 74)
statesperson
politician
Jørgen Gunnarsson Løvland was a Norwegian statesman, educator and civil servant who served as the prime minister of Norway from 1907 to 1908. He belonged to the Liberal Party.
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10. Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway
1973-. (aged 53)
aristocrat
Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway is a member by marriage of the Norwegian royal family. She has been married to Crown Prince Haakon, the heir apparent to the Norwegian throne, since 2001. Mette-Marit and Haakon have two children, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus.
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11. Ashatu Kijaji
1976-. (aged 50)
politician
Ashatu Kijaji is a Tanzanian academic and politician belonging to the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party. She is a Member of Parliament for Kondoa Constituency in Dodoma Region and the Minister of Industry and Trade.
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