Last Updated on December 16, 2022
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Uniquely located at 70 degrees north, UiT – The Arctic University of Norway is the northernmost university in the world. Established in 1968, the University is a modern, broad, high-tech university with outstanding degree programs at bachelor, master and PhD level in 8 faculties: humanities, social sciences and education; medicine and health; science and technology; biosciences, fisheries and economics; law; fine arts; and sports, tourism and social services.
11 % of the students and approx. 20 % of the academic staff members are non-Norwegians. Student-teacher ratio is very favourable and the learning environment is truly international. One third of the master’s degree programs are taught in English and many of them are multidisciplinary. Like all Norwegian public institutions, there are no tuition fees at UiT. Located in the cities of the High North and surrounded by some of Europe’s last pristine wild nature, UiT are unique study destinations on top of the world.
Our four main campuses, Tromsø, Alta, Harstad and Narvik are modern and well equipped. The Student Welfare Organisation offers student housing, counselling, catering, kindergardens and sports facilities. Each semester the International Office arranges an Introductory programme (The International Debut Week) 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.
UiT – The Arctic University of Norway supports the development of outstanding research, both basic and applied, in all disciplines, but with particular emphasis on cross- and interdisciplinary research efforts focusing on the needs, problems and opportunities of the North. Particular focus is placed on biomarine studies, biomedicine and biotechnology, health and welfare studies, including telemedicine and social medicine. Arctic governance, climate and environmental research in the Arctic and sub-Arctic region in the light of climate change are key areas of interest. Indigenous and ethnic studies, especially on the Sami language and identity, are fields of national responsibility. UiT is a motor in the implementation of the Government’s Strategy for the High North. Thus, northern/Arctic studies and research is our privilege and commitment.
Other useful information for Exchange Students
Facts and figures
| Web | http://uit.no |
|---|---|
| Year Established | 1968 |
| Total Number of Staff | 3441 |
| Number of Academic Staff | 1700 |
| Number of Students | 16333 |
| Focus Areas | Natural sciences Health sciences Fishery science and aquaculture research Governance, history, culture and languages of the North |
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International admissions
Information on this site is for students seeking information on English taught degree programs at UiT the Arctic University of Norway.Here you will find information on student exchange.Admission to UiT the Arctic University of Norway is regulated by: Regulations concerning admission to UiT The Arctic University of NorwayNext application period for international degree students: October 1st to December 1st 2021.All required documents must be submitted to your application by the application deadline December 1st.All international applicants will receive the results of their application by the end of April 2022.
You are an EU/EEA applicant if you reside in one of the countrys within the European Union, or the Schengen area. Students from this area does not need a student visa to study in Norway.
If you are an EU/EEA applicant, and meet the Norwegian language requirements, you can apply as a Nordic applicant.
Not sure which applicant category you belong to? See our guide Are you an international applicant?
NB! There are no preparatory courses in Norwegian language available for admission within this category. You must organize any such preparatory courses in Norwegian language on your own.
If you reside in a country from outside the European Union, or the Schengen area, you must submit your application as an international applicant. Even if you meet the Norwegian language requirements, you must apply as an international applicant for visa reasons. Students from outside this area, need a student visa to study in Norway.
Not sure which applicant category you belong to? See our guide Are you an international applicant?
All documents must be submitted online:
All required original documents must be uploaded electronically as .PDF-file on the Application Web. Please do not send documents by E-mail or post unless explicitly requested by us.
Notice: We do not accept application(s) from private recruitment agents. We strongly recommend that you upload your documents yourself, use your own e-mail address when registering your application and correspond directly with us with respect to your application.
Manage your application
– There are no fees for submitting your documents on the Application Web.
– There is no submit button.
Our application portal is based on self-service. We therefore gently pledge our students to exercise some independent judgment and effort by reading the email(s) that you have received and the information on our website concerning which documents you are required to upload within the specified deadlines.The ultimate responsibility rest on the applicant himself or herself when it comes to manage his or her own application and uploading all required documentation within the specified deadlines.
Notice
Incomplete applications will be rejected regardless of academic qualifications.
Qualification attestation
– Original transcripts and graduation certificates/diplomas must be signed and stamped by the issuing institution before scanning them into .PDF-files for upload.
– In some countries original transcripts and graduation certificates/diplomas must be verifed and attested for authenticiy by a Public Notary. The attestation is performed by specialized governemental bodies such as HEC in Pakistan or CDGDC and CHESICC in China. The attestion process is perfomed in some countries by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or an authorized Central Examiniation Body. Please inquire carefully in your home country.
Countries with specific documentation requirements
List of countries with specific documentation requirements
Translations:
Upload the original documents together with the translated versions.
Official documents (*) issued in a different language than English or one of the Nordic languages (Danish, Norwegian & Swedish), must be translated into Norwegian or English. The translation must be done by the educational institution or a government-authorised translator. It must be apparent in the document which individual has done the translation with an official seal/stamp. Please do not attempt to translate official documents by yourself. It is considered a fraudulent act.
Upload only what is requested:
Unrequested documents will not be taken into consideration and only complicate/delay the evaluation of your application. Notice: Please DO NOT upload Certificate of Character, National Military Service, Community Service Awards, etc.
Documents must be in .PDF-format. Scan your original documents and convert them to PDF (Portable Document Format) files before upload. Scan the translations together with their originals into a single .PDF-file.
Documents must be legible:
Scanned original documents must be clear and legible. They must appear ‘right-side up’. Applications containing illegible documents will be rejected.
Naming of .PDF-files:
Please name your .PDF-file correctly. We have listed some PDF-file names in our guide. Other examples: “proof of financial ability”, “Passport”, “EU ID Card”, etc.
Documents consisting of several pages must be in one .PDF-file:
Documents consisting of several pages must be scanned together into one document.
Do not upload documents as Image or Zip files:
Do not upload your documents as picture/image files (PNG, JPG, etc.), ZIP or RAR files!. Such files are easily corruptible after upload, which make them difficult to open during the application assessment.
Checking your application status
You can log into your application profile via the Application Web (Søknadsweb). Make sure to remember your login e-mail (username) and your password. Documents uploaded after the deadline are not accepted.
Confirmation of receipt
Confirmations of receipt will be sent automatically to your E-mail for each uploaded document.
Use your e-mail (username) and password to log into your account on the Application Web (Søknadsweb). It is your responsibility to make sure that all required documents are uploaded correctly.
NB! Please note that we do not have the capacity to confirm receipt of your application until they have been registered. We will not reply to e-mails regarding the receipt of the applications during the evaluation period.
Submitting English test within the deadline:
You are responsible for uploading all required documentation, as well as ensuring that it is uploaded within the application deadline. As it may take several weeks for institutions and test centres to provide transcripts and/or test scores, please arrange for these documents to be issued as soon as possible to submitted within the specified deadlines.
Disclaimer:
You are liable for the documents that you have uploaded, i.e. that they represent accurate and unaltered information.
Warning:
Wrongful or misleading information may lead to dismissal and loss of right to study. Submission of fraudulent documents is illegal, and will be reported to the appropriate authorities.
Verification of credentials:
Please note that we maintain the right to contact institutions, firms, associations and government agencies for the purpose of explanation and/or verification of uploaded documents.
Retention of application records:
UiT retains materials that support admission from one year after the first registration to five years after last activity on the student record, depending on the type of document. Please make sure to submit verified copies of your originals instead of submitting irreplaceable material to support your application.
For most of our English taught programs the application deadline is December 1st for international applicants. For nordic applicants the application deadline to the same progams are April 15th.
For a few of our English taught programs the application deadline is March 1st.
To find the spesific application deadline to your program, please view our study catalouge.
The deadline to submit all required documents is the same as the application deadline for the program.
1. If you are a resident in a non-EU/EEA country, you are an international applicant.
2. If you are a resident in an EU/EEA country, and does not meet the Norwegian language requirements, you are an international applicant.
3. If you are a resident in an EU/EEA country, and meet the Norwegian language requirements, you can apply as a nordic applicant.
4. Applicants from a nordic country can apply as a nordic applicant as long at the Norwegian language requirements are met.
Countries in the EU/EEA (list of countries in Schengen area)
International admissions: How to apply (step-by-step guide)?
HOW TO APPLY: STEP BY STEP
Please review the steps before applying for admission
The following steps are for international applicants with basic education from outside the Nordic countries (Danemark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden). Nordic applicants and Residents in Norway have different application processes and deadlines, please see STEP 1 before applying for admission to UiT.
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DEADLINE (ALL PROGRAMMES)
1 December every year.
DEADLINE (MASTER IN FINE ART)
1 March every year.1
You are an International Applicant if you:
- Do NOT have advanced Norwegian language proficiency (such as Bergentest or Norwegian for foreign students, Level 3) AND
- Do NOT have a basic education (upper & middle school) from a Nordic country (Norway, Faroe Islands, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, Sweden or Danemark).
Nordic students: how to apply
Foreign students with advanced Norwegian proficiency: how to apply 2
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTSYou should carefully read the academic requirements for each programme you are applying to before starting your application for international admissions. The academic requirements can be found under the admission requirements section pf each programme in the Study Catalogue.Study Catalogue 3
FORMAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSMake sure you meet the formal admission requirements: Basic Education, Proof of English Proficiency, Proof of Financial Ability and/or Average Grade) before applying.Master’s degree programmes
Bachelor’s degree programmes
Short & Online programmes 4
CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTSAll applications must be submitted electronically on the Application Portal and within the specified deadline (23:59 Norwegian Standard Time). Incomplete applications will be refused regardless of academic qualifications.Review here 5
HOW TO UPLOAD A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION?It is important that you sumbit a complete and acurate application for international admissions. The link below offers tips on how to prepare a successful application to increase your chance of obtaining admission.Review here 6
ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL (SØKNADSWEB)
Please follow the steps and instructions above before applying for international admissions.
Incomplete applications will be refused regardless of academic qualifications.
International applicants without Norwegian National Identification Number (Personnummer)
Choose institution: UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Log in to the Søknadsweb as International Applicant on the right side of the page, which will take you to the International Login and registration page. NEW APPLICANTS (FIRST-TIME USERS): click on “Register New International Applicant” to create a new profile. RETURNING STUDENTS/APPLICANTS: log in with the same email address (request new password if you forgot). NB If you have changed your e-mail address since the last time you applied, please do not register as a new user on Søknadsweb before you have contacted us ([email protected]).
International applicants with Norwegian National Identification Number (Personnummer)
Choose institution: UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Choose “National Identifier and PIN” RETURNING STUDENTS/APPLICANTS: Enter your National ID and a 4 digit PIN-code. You do not have a PIN code? Click on “Send PIN code by email”. NEW APPLICANTS (FIRST-TIME USERS): register new user
Application deadlines
All programmes: 1 December 2020, 23:59 Norwegian Time.
Master of Fine Art: 1 March 2021, 23:59 Norwegian Time.
Norwegian Language and Society for Foreign Studies: 1 December 2020, 23:59 Norwegian Time.
ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL (SØKNADSWEB)
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YOU HAVE FINISHED YOUR APPLICATION, WHAT’S NEXT?
CHECKING YOUR APPLICATION STATUS
You can change your applicationby adding or removing a document until the specified deadlines (23:59 Norwegian Standard Time). The status of your application will be “Under consideration” on the Application Web (Søknadsweb) until we have finished the admission process.
