University Overview
Established in 1968, UiT Norges arktiske universitet (UiT The Arctic University of Norway) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Tromsø (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Troms. This institution also has a branch campus in Alta and Narvik. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), UiT Norges arktiske universitet (UiT) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. UiT Norges arktiske universitet (UiT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 57-year-old Norwegian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Norwegian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UiT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | UiT Norges arktiske universitet |
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| Name (English) | UiT The Arctic University of Norway |
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| Founded | 1968 |
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| Address | Hansine Hansens veg 18 Tromsø 9019 Troms Norway |
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77 64 40 00 |
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77 64 49 00 |
| Other locations | Alta and Narvik |
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