University of Tromso

Norway

University of Tromso History

The University of Tromso was established in the year of 1968, it is the world's northernmost university. And of the eight top most universities in Norway. In 1918 Hans A. Meyer, politician and businessman from Mo i Rana, launches the idea of ??a university in Tromso. The university Norway's Arctic University merges with Narvik University College and Harstad on 1 January.

University of Tromso Programs, Courses, and Schools

The University of Tromso has various faculty listed below: Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics, Faculty of Fine Arts, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Sports, Tourism and Social Work

University of Tromso Campuses

The University of Tromso has four main campuses, Tromsø, Harstad, Alta, and Narvik are modern and well equipped. The Student Welfare Organization offers student counseling, catering, housing, sports facilities, and kindergarden. Each semester the International Office arranges an Introductory programme for new international students securing a good start and social integration into the university community. The International Student Union arranges events throughout the semesters and cooperates regularly with the International Office.

University of Tromso Notable Alumni

Monica Kristensen Solås (Norwegian meteorologist), Mads Gilbert (Norwegian physician), Sandra Borch (Norwegian Politician), Torgeir Knag Fylkesnes (Norwegian Politician).