UiT The Arctic University of Norway
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UiT The Arctic University of Norway

UiT The Arctic University of Norway was established in 1968. It is a state university in Norway and the world's northernmost university. The university is located in the city of Tromsø, Norway.

University History

UiT The Arctic University of Norway was established in 1968 by an act of parliament and was opened in 1972. It is one of the ten universities in Norway. In 1973, the first batch of medical students was enrolled. UiT The Arctic University of Norway is the largest research and educational institution in Northern Norway and the sixth-largest university in the region. The institution contributes to knowledge-based development at a regional, international and national level.

University Programs, Courses, and Schools

UiT The Arctic University of Norway has 6 faculties. The campus offers wide learning opportunities and challenges to students. The 6 faculties of the UiT The Arctic University of Norway are;

Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries, and Economics
Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education
Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology
Faculty of Science and Technology
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Law

University Achievements/ USP

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a well-known university in Norway. It is one of the ten universities in Norway. UiT The Arctic University of Norway is the largest research and educational institution in Northern Norway and the sixth-largest university in the region. UiT The Arctic University of Norway is ranked #445 among the best global universities by US News and World Report.

University Notable Alumni

UiT The Arctic University of Norway’s alumni has expert alumni from different backgrounds who are there to serve based on their common passion and responsibility towards the university. The university has an extensive network of alumni from all around the world. Some of the notable alumni members are-

Monica Kristensen Solås (born 1950), glaciologist, meteorologist, polar explorer and crime novelist
Svein-Erik Hamran (born 1960), led the development of the RIMFAX for the Mars rover Perseverance
Sandra Márjá West (born 1990), politician and festival manager of Riddu Riđđu
Marianne Haukland (born 1989), politician and member of the Standing Committee on Family and Cultural Affairs

University Infrastructure & services

Campuses-

Tromsø campus-

UiT The Arctic University of Norway’s Tromosø campus is located 200 miles away from the north of the Arctic Circle, Tromsø is an urban island, surrounded by beautiful nature. Life in the region is accompanied by wild nature, and contrasting light and weather conditions. More than 10,000 students study in this campus.

Alta campus-

UiT The Arctic University of Norway’s Alta campus has everything which makes it different from other cities. The campus is within walking distance from the city center to the university, student accommodation, shops, cinema and a water park. More than 1800 students study on this campus.

Kirkenes campus-

UiT The Arctic University of Norway’s Kirkenes campus is the capital of the Barents region. Cultural life on campus is vibrant and the outdoor activities are diverse, from cross-country skiing and climbing to exciting walks in Lars Monsen's footsteps in the Upper Pasvik National Park. A city is a lively place with more than 10,000 inhabitants.

Hammerfest campus-

UiT The Arctic University of Norway’s Hammerfest campus is located in a cool city with different weather conditions and active cultural life. The place provides you with rapid development and plenty of opportunities. The advantage of the campus is that it is nearby to most of things. The university campus is adjacent to student housing and the hospital, which makes it an advantage for nursing students as they can gain experience easily.

Harstad campus-

UiT The Arctic University of Norway’s Harstad campus is surrounded by beautiful scenery. It is an exciting cultural heritage and a campus located in the city center. More than 1,000 students study on campus.

Narvik campus-

UiT The Arctic University of Norway’s Narvik campus is home to programs like engineering, nursing or economics. The campus offers studies at bachelor-, master's- and PhD-level in technology. More than 1,000 students are studying on campus.

Bardufoss campus-

UiT The Arctic University of Norway’s Bardufoss campus is home to pilot education.

Bodø campus-

UiT The Arctic University of Norway’s Bodø campus is situated in Northern Norway's second-largest city. The airport is close to the city center. Bodø has a rich cultural life and library. The place is known for its great student environment. The campus has a special focus on the Internet of things, eHealth technology, and patient safety. Other specializations such as Artificial intelligence and Cloud services /Internet applications are also available. The campus is also home to programs like- engineering, maritime subjects, and science courses.

Mo I Rana campus-

UiT The Arctic University of Norway’s Mo I Rana campus holds a rich cultural life. The campus city also has good opportunities for outdoor activities, such as rafting and rock climbing. Construction Engineering and Engineering and Industrial Production, both programs can be completed at this campus within a normal 3-year time. The special thing about this campus is that the program starts in the spring semester (1st semester) and ends in the fall semester (6th semester).

Libraries-

Libraries at UiT The Arctic University of Norway are an important part of the educational experience and an invaluable resource for students, faculty, staff, and alumni, but also for the broad community. The libraries on each campus offer a wide range of books, materials, and services to support academic studies and enhance research work at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. The libraries have a vast collection of books, e-journals, e-books, etc. The University library is focused to provide high-quality library resources, programs, and services to the students. The libraries provide flexible and well-equipped surroundings for everyone’s research and learning needs. The libraries support the student learning experience, creation, and administration of knowledge, and also contribute to advancements in teaching and research programs.

Housing services-

On-campus- UiT The Arctic University of Norway offers residential communities, where students from all over the country and the world live, learn and grow together. Students have the option to reside in the housing units. The Arctic University of Norway’s each campus housing unit offers support and convenience, as well as opportunities for personal growth, cultural exploration, and interaction with all facilities and staff. The university’s residences are perfect for comfortable housing. Through the university’s affinity housing students can live in groups of like-minded students who share the same love for sports, literature, film, and course. The various services offered in the university’s residences are-

Fully furnished rooms
Large lounges with kitchens
All-inclusive utilities
Free Wi-Fi and cable TV
Free laundry facilities
Residence Life staff support
Programming created around a residential curriculum
24-hour security and on-call housing staff

Off-campus- UiT The Arctic University of Norway assists students in finding off-campus housing near the university’s campus. They provide convenient housing to students, faculty, and staff nearby the university.

Medical services-

UiT The Arctic University of Norway provides medical services to students. The Health Services encourage students to live a healthy lifestyle in order to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals. They also maintain an emergency response team that responds immediately to any accidents or injuries involving any person on campus. Primary and urgent healthcare, health clearances, routine women’s healthcare, emergency response, and wellness education are all part of the services provided. The staff consists of certified physicians and nurses who are dedicated to their work and provide high-quality medical care to students.

Student’s clubs-

UiT The Arctic University of Norway offers a wide variety of students’ clubs and organizations that provide a wide range of opportunities for students to engross themselves.

University location

Tromsø campus- Hansine Hansens veg 18, Tromsø
Alta campus- Follums vei 39, Alta
Kirkenes campus- Wills gate 3-5 (Sparebankbygget), 1., 3. og 4. etg., Kirkenes
Hammerfest campus- Elsa Semmelman vei 1, Hammerfest
Harstad campus- Havnegata 5, Harstad
Narvik campus- Lodge Langes gt. 2, Narvik
Bardufoss campus- Bardufoss lufthavn
Bodø campus- Universitetsalléen 11, Bodø
Mo i rana campus- Nytorget 5, Mo i Rana

Top Landmarks-

Torghallen park
Torghallen Public building
Narvik Kulturhus Public building

International student’s info

Courses Offered-

UiT The Arctic University of Norway offers Undergraduate programs, Graduate programs, and Doctoral programs. Some of the courses are-

Aerospace Control Engineering
Applied Computer Science
Biology
Biomedicine
Computer Science
Engineering
Environmental Law
Fine Art
Geology
Marine Biotechnology
Mathematical Sciences
Molecular Sciences
Natural Sciences

Student Support-

The International Student Support at UiT The Arctic University of Norway provides international educational exchange via its services. It serves as the primary administrative, programming, and advising office for the international community. The office provides various services like-

immigration assistance and support to international students and exchange visitors through advising, programs, workshops, and events.
serve as a guide for academic and administrative units in the collaboration, hiring, and sponsorship of international students and exchange visitors.
provides ongoing orientation and support services in a welcoming environment designed to help students in cultural adjustment.

Visa and Immigration Support-

A student's citizenship determines what kind of visa or study permit you need in order to study in Norway. If you are in doubt regarding the application for a visa and study permit, contact the nearest Norwegian Embassy/Consulate or check with the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).

Go directly to the section for:

Steps to obtain a study permit/ visa-

The fee for a visa application is 5300 NOK. You will need to pay this online by Visa or Mastercard when you are ready to apply.
A study permit application requires that you can financially support yourself for the duration of your studies in Norway.
The Immigration Authorities (UDI) require documentation of the amount of NOK 116 369 per year, or NOK 58 184 per semester (Only applicable for exchange students who are here for one semester), which you will use to pay your rent and other expenses while living in Stavanger.
This amount must be documented in one of the following ways: - A confirmation from the UiT The Arctic University of Norway that you have deposited the amount in the university student account This method is recommended.
Please see the information here: www.uis.no/newstudents under “Documentation of financing for students applying for study permit in Norway”
Documentation of scholarships such as Erasmus+ or NORPART, covering the amount - A bank statement from your Norwegian bank As an international student, this is generally not an option for you.
Log on to http://www.udi.no/en/ and click on “want to apply”. You will be asked to enter your citizenship and select “Study permit”.
Answer the questions given until you are asked to fill in an application form in the Application Portal. Once you are registered as a user, you will need to log in to begin the application.
Here you may encounter some tricky questions as stated below: Application to be addressed to If you are applying from Norway, select Sør-Vest police district - Immigration Office, Stavanger.
If applying from outside of Norway, choose your closest Norwegian embassy or consulate. In some countries, Denmark and Norway share a consulate so you may also be able to apply from a Danish embassy or consulate.

International Student Contact-

Phone No.- +47 77 64 40 00

E-mail- [email protected] Phone

Student life

Student society-

UiT The Arctic University of Norway’s student organizations or clubs are one of the best ideas to get involved in campus. Organizations are assembled under an arrangement of causes, identities, and interests. Student organizations at the UiT The Arctic University of Norway put on some of the most highly awaited campus events and offer a wide range of opportunities for involvement and leadership every year. UiT The Arctic University of Norway has various student organizations, so there is something for each student.

Sports and fitness-

UiT The Arctic University of Norway provides activities that promote healthy lifestyles and fitness for a huge population of students, faculty, and staff. The university provides various sports activities and fitness rooms to keep students fit and healthy.

Health & Wellbeing-

Health and Wellness at the UiT The Arctic University of Norway is to highlight the active process of change and growth that involves building resilience, persistence, and positivity in the phase of provocations. It is the initiative dedicated to helping students incorporate an overall well-being experience across campus. They allow students to actively indulge in well-being activities that provide support to a holistic lifestyle. Through this initiative, students will learn and understand resources and they will also learn how to help others in need.

Residential Life-

On-campus housing at the UiT The Arctic University of Norway can easily accommodate a huge population of students. The on-campus housing offers Residential Based Learning Communities on designated floors, areas, or buildings where students request to live near others that share an interest in a particular social cause or academic area.

Food & drink-

UiT The Arctic University of Norway provides canteens and a cafeteria on the campus. Dining is open to students, faculty, and staff. The dining plan offers different dining options which include special dietary menus such as vegetarian and low-fat food. The plans are designed to fit the busy schedule of students, the plan assists all dietary preferences by providing a wide range of dining options and healthy food options. There are a number of cafes and restaurants available nearby campus which provide a huge variety to students.

Short-term getaways, weekend getaways

There are many short-term getaways near the UiT The Arctic University of Norway to have fun like-

Torghallen park
Torghallen Public building
Narvik Kulturhus Public building

and there are many other options also available to spend holidays and weekends.

Part-time jobs

The Career Services at UiT The Arctic University of Norway provides employment opportunities to students who want to earn money while studying to pay their expenses. The Office of Student Employment helps students find part-time work that not only builds their bank account, it is also on or near campus, and gives them a relevant and meaningful career experience that enhances their resume.

Student Safety

Crime Around the area-

UiT The Arctic University of Norway keeps safety a priority. University’s Police Department provides 24/7 assistance to deter crime and to increase personal safety and building security. A security desk is located in the lobby of each residence hall, which assists 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to ensure the safety and identification of those entering and leaving the campus buildings. Students can call an officer to escort them anywhere on campus 24/7. The University is committed to providing a safe, secure living and learning environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

Famous courses

The famous courses at UiT The Arctic University of Norway are-

Aerospace Control Engineering
Applied Computer Science
Biology
Biomedicine
Computer Science
Engineering
Environmental Law
Fine Art
Geology
Marine Biotechnology

Campus recruitment

Process-

The Career Team at UiT The Arctic University of Norway has an award-winning placement team that is dedicated to supporting students throughout their placement search. The university hosts recruitment events and fairs to provide jobs to students. The University has a strong employability record.