Industry code 85 · Agder
Education in Kristiansand
There are 1,005 active companies in education in Kristiansand. 65 of them were registered in the last 12 months. Together they have at least 3,857 registered employees. The largest company is Universitetet I Agder with 2,303 employees. The oldest, Stiftelsen Maritim Videregående Skole Sørlandet, was founded in 1918. 20% are limited companies.
- Active companies
- 1,005
- New in the last 12 months
- 65
- Registered employees
- ≥ 3,857
- Share of limited companies
- 20 %
The largest companies in education in Kristiansand
Sorted by number of employees. Figures are from the Register of Legal Entities and the Register of Company Accounts.
| # | Company | Org. no. | Employees | Revenue | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universitetet I Agder | 970546200 | 2,303 | – | – |
| 2 | Noroff Fagskole AS | 989527479 | 86 | NOK 281.3 m | 2006 |
| 3 | Oasen Skole Birkelid AS | 989099736 | 71 | NOK 50.3 m | 2005 |
| 4 | Kristiansand Folkehøgskole AS | 914396409 | 58 | NOK 33.7 m | 2014 |
| 5 | Eplehagen Barnehage SA | 971484357 | 58 | NOK 25.7 m | 1989 |
| 6 | Vågsbygd Fus Barnehage AS | 927310821 | 53 | NOK 47.9 m | 2019 |
| 7 | Hokus Pokus Kristiansand AS | 830319352 | 50 | NOK 27.4 m | 2022 |
| 8 | Andungen Barnehage SA | 964702586 | 50 | NOK 27.2 m | 1992 |
| 9 | Maurtua Barnehage SA | 971504536 | 47 | NOK 18.5 m | 1993 |
| 10 | Stiftelsen Maritippen Barnehage | 977149339 | 44 | NOK 34.4 m | 1991 |
| 11 | Skandinavisk Trafikksenter AS | 987668024 | 43 | NOK 56.3 m | 2004 |
| 12 | Noroff Education AS | 992191724 | 43 | NOK 183.4 m | 2008 |
| 13 | Drangsvann Barnehage AS | 929985230 | 41 | NOK 28.8 m | 2022 |
| 14 | Ansgar Høyskole AS | 989205544 | 41 | – | 2005 |
| 15 | Oasen Skole Vågsbygd AS | 913416058 | 37 | NOK 17.2 m | 2014 |
| 16 | Spiren Barnehage Søgne 2 AS | 926370200 | 37 | NOK 7.6 m | 2020 |
| 17 | Bjørndalen Barnehage AS | 920365620 | 35 | NOK 21.3 m | 2017 |
| 18 | Stiftelsen Steinerskolen I Kristiansand | 971539615 | 34 | NOK 25.8 m | 1992 |
| 19 | Oasen Videregående Skole AS | 976261011 | 32 | NOK 23.7 m | 1996 |
| 20 | Akademiet Kristiansand AS | 980412024 | 32 | NOK 26.7 m | 1998 |
| 21 | Oasen Skole Strømme AS | 997912950 | 30 | NOK 33.8 m | 2012 |
| 22 | Agder Folkehøgskole | 971552611 | 29 | NOK 24.8 m | 1969 |
| 23 | Netped AS | 981891686 | 29 | NOK 17.3 m | 2000 |
| 24 | Spiren Barnehage Søgne AS | 992077948 | 29 | NOK 4.5 m | 2007 |
| 25 | Strai Barnehage SA | 971491981 | 28 | NOK 13.6 m | 1989 |
Newest companies in education in Kristiansand
- Melissa Holen Coaching4 Nov 2026
- Studio Sagmo2 Nov 2026
- Mehn-Andersen Coaching13 Oct 2026
- Helene Solvik Abusland8 Oct 2026
- Ai House AS1 Oct 2026
- Lektor Andreassens Veiledning30 Sept 2026
- Deans Art & Stem24 Sept 2026
- Randi Cp Birkeland10 Sept 2026
- Mestad Aktiv Helse9 Sept 2026
- Kommunikasjonsplattformen AS8 Sept 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in education are there in Kristiansand?
The Register of Legal Entities lists 1,005 active companies in education in Kristiansand. 65 of them were registered in the last 12 months.
Which is the largest company in education in Kristiansand?
Universitetet I Agder is the largest by number of employees, with 2,303 employees. The organisation number is 970546200.
How many people work in education in Kristiansand?
The companies have at least 3,857 registered employees in total. The figures are based on employee counts in the Register of Legal Entities, and 25 of the 25 largest companies have reported employees.
How long have there been companies in education in Kristiansand?
The oldest active company, Stiftelsen Maritim Videregående Skole Sørlandet, was founded in 1918. 20% of the companies are limited companies.
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Source: the Register of Legal Entities and the Register of Company Accounts. The overview shows active companies registered in the municipality with industry code 85. Figures are updated continuously.

