UIT the Arctic University of Norway

Tromsø, Norway
UIT The Arctic University of Norway is the northernmost university in the world. Its location on the edge of the Arctic implies a mission. The Arctic is of increasing global importance. Climate change, the exploitation of Arctic resources and environmental threats are topics of great public concern, and which the University of Tromsø takes special interest in. At UiT The Arctic University of Norway you can explore global issues from a close-up perspective.

About

History

In October 1998, The regional newspaper "Nordlys" publishes an op-ed by retired University Vice-Chancellor Ole D. Mjøs. He advocates establishing peace, peace research, conflict resolution and human rights studies at the University of Tromsø (UiT).

Education

12000 students and 2700 staff study and work at the University of Tromsø. Teaching is research-based. UiT´s seven faculties offer, in spite of a dedication to Northern issues, a broad range of study programmes. The academic community in Tromsø is highly international. More than 20% of the academic staff and 10% of the student body are from abroad. The University offers more than 20 English taught master´s degree programmes, and all faculties offer English taught courses at both bachelor’s and master’s level.

Research

The university is part of the FRAM – High North Research Centre for Climate and the Environment (Fram Centre) in Tromsø. Every January the international conference Arctic Frontiers invites researchers, politicians and business representatives to discuss Arctic issues across disciplinary borders. The Secretariat of the Arctic Council is located at the Fram Centre. Researchers from the University and Fram Center are involved in several international programmes of the Arctic Council.

Career

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Bachelor's programmes

Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)

Services

Student services

The Student Welfare Organisation offers student housing, counselling, catering, kindergardens and sports facilities. Each semester the International Office arranges an Introductory programme for new international students securing a good start and social integration into the UiT community. International student advisers at the faculties assist the international students regarding their studies abroad. The International Student Union arranges events throughout the semesters and cooperates regularly with the International Office.

Housing services

The Housing Department at the Arctic Student Organization of Norway (Samskipnaden) offers rental of rooms and flats to students at UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø, Alta, Hammerfest, Harstad and Longyearbyen.

Due to the large number of students arriving each semester, The Arctic Student Welfare Organization of Norway cannot guarantee to meet all wishes regarding the location of your room. Students who move into a student hostel cannot be guaranteed to change accommodation due to long waiting lists.The rooms are equipped with basic furniture and share some common facilities: kitchen, bathrooms, toilets, storage rooms and laundry.

Library services

  • Alta Library
  • Contremporary Art Library
  • Culture and Social Sciences Library
  • Education Library
  • Hammerfest Library
  • Harstad Library
  • Museum Library
  • Music Library
  • Narvik Library
  • Psychology and Law Library
  • Science and Health Library

ICT services

You will get access to your own user account for the University of Tromsø after arrival. More information and help concerning the activation of your account will be given during the Introductory Programme. If you need internet access before this you can have free access at the university library and the public library in the city center.

Student Life

Campus life

  • Campus Tromsø is the administrative center of the university.
  • Campus Alta is growing in student numbers and the study portfolio is expending. They have well established international cooperation with partner institutions in Europe, the Barents Region and the Circumpolar North in general.
  • Hammerfest is known as «the oil city» in Finnmark, where Snøhvit-gas is produced.
  • Harstad is located on the biggest island of Norway “Hinnøya”.
  • Kirkenes has been considered the capital of the Barents region.
  • At the foot of Fagernes Mountain, Narvik has established itself as a unique and attractive technological focal point for bright minds, successful companies and active students.

Student clubs

  • Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS)
  • DebutUkA
  • International student's union in tromsø (ISU)
  • Student House driv
  • Student Sport Centre (KRAFT)
  • Student Parliament
  • Student Society in Tromsø
  • TSI Tromsø Students Sport Club
  • University Chaplaincy
  • UTROPIA - Student Newspaper in Tromsø

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