UiT The Arctic University of Norway is the third largest in Norway and the northernmost university of the world. Its location on the edge of the Arctic implies a mission. The Arctic is of increasing global importance. At UiT The Arctic University of Norway you can explore global issues from a close-up perspective.
Master's Programmes
Engineering & Technology (6)
- M.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- M.Sc. Engineering Design
- M.Sc. Industrial Engineering
- M.Sc. Marine Biotechnology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (6)
- M.Sc. Biology
- M.Sc. Marine Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Molecular Sciences
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Statistics
Arts, Design & Architecture (4)
- M.Sc. Engineering Design
- MFA Fine Art
- M.Sc. Nordic Urban Planning
- M.Phil. Visual Anthropology
Business & Management (4)
Social Sciences (4)
- M.Phil. Indigenous Studies
- M.Phil. Visual Anthropology
Computer Science & IT (3)
- M.Sc. Applied Computer Science
- M.Sc. Computer Science
Law (2)
- Master Environmental Law
- LL.M. Law of the Sea
Medicine & Health (2)
- M.Sc. Biomedicine
- Master Public Health
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
- M.Sc. Geology
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- Master Tourism Studies
Humanities (1)
- M.Phil. Theoretical Linguistics
About
Education
Teaching is research-based. UiT´s eight 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.
Career
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Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
416 -27
2020
389 -20
2019
369
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
501 100
2019
601 300
2018
901
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
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2020
401
2019
401
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
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2020
433 -6
2019
427
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
The Housing Department offers rental of rooms to students at UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø, Alta, Narvik, Hammerfest, Harstad and Longyearbyen.
The rooms are equipped with basic furniture and share some common facilities: kitchen, bathrooms, toilets, storage rooms and laundry room. The Arctic Student Organisation of Norway provides hardware items in the kitchen: refrigerator, cooker, dining table, chairs, etc. Students should supply their own kitchen equipment
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
- Office 365
- Outlook
- Wifi
- VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a prerequisite to gain access to many of the university's restricted services. There are several ways to install Anyconnect. We recommend Manual installation for privately set up machines and Installation through Software center for UiT computers.
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.
Sports facilities
- Sports clubs
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
Student Reviews
Diverse and Enthusiastic
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great university with diverse courses and friendly professors. I feel more like a colleague than a student and left to my own devices when it comes to exercises and further research. The professors are actively interested in so many topics and really share their enthusiasm well. It's great to connect with so many amazing people that's come from far and wide at the...
Intensive courses
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
It is a nice environment to study, the courses were intensive so it’s not easy to combine work with studying
My golden days at University
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
University was a life changing opportunity for me. I got to meet diverse people who became my friends and study patners. The lectures were dedicated and would do their best to ensure that we grasp all the concepts.
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