UiT The Arctic University of Norway

About the university

The world's northernmost university, founded in 1968 in Tromsø. Specializes in Arctic research, medicine, law, fisheries, and social sciences. Norway's third-largest university after a merger with several colleges. Unique focus on indigenous Sami studies and Arctic environment.

Key information

Location: Tromsø, NO
Ranking #601
QS #601
National ranking #5
Institution type: public

Popular faculties

Arctic Research
Medicine
Law
Fisheries
Social Sciences

Programs (12)

Medicine
Law
Biology
Environmental Science
Sociology
Psychology
Computer Science
Nursing
Economics
Linguistics
History
Political Science

Student body

Total students: 17,000
International students: 16%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: NOK 450 - NOK 1,100 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 89%

Admission requirements

Required tests

IELTS
TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 2.8

Tuition costs

NOK 0 / per year
Acceptance rate: 55.00%
Scholarships available: No tuition fees. Government Quota Scheme. Northern Lights scholarships for PhD students.
Additional costs: Semester fee ~€100, living costs Tromsø €800-1,300/month

Quick facts

Founded: 1968
Teaching languages: Norwegian, English
Study formats: offline, hybrid

Contact

Website: https://en.uit.no