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UiT The Arctic University of Norway

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Overview

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, Troms, Norway. This institution also has a branch campus in Alta and Narvik. Founded in 1968, UiT Norges arktiske universitet (UiT) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet. UiT provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 58-year-old Norwegian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 0-9%. This makes it an extremely selective. International students are welcome to apply. UiT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Control Typepublic

Entity

UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

UiT The Arctic University of Norway' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name (English) UiT The Arctic University of Norway
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Acronym UiT
Founded 1968
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Location

Address Hansine Hansens veg 18
Tromsø
9019 Troms
Norway
UiT The Arctic University of Norway's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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UiT The Arctic University of Norway Phone Number 77 64 40 00
UiT The Arctic University of Norway Fax Number 77 64 49 00
Other locations Alta and Narvik

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Website

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UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Kunnskapsdepartementet

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1968


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important UiT Norges arktiske universitet's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize UiT The Arctic University of Norway as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

UiT The Arctic University of Norway Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of UiT The Arctic University of Norway is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify UiT The Arctic University of Norway's academic range and degree level offering.



UiT Norges arktiske universitet: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

UiT The Arctic University of Norway Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

UiT The Arctic University of Norway Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of UiT The Arctic University of Norway categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at UiT The Arctic University of Norway.



UiT The Arctic University of Norway: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact UiT The Arctic University of Norway Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official UiT The Arctic University of Norway website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

UiT The Arctic University of Norway Admission Info


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Admission Selection Admission Selection

UiT The Arctic University of Norway has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

UiT The Arctic University of Norway's acceptance rate ranges from 0 to 9%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
UiT The Arctic University of Norway has more than 1400 international students.


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Admission Office Admission Office

Breivika
Tromsø 9037
77644000


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Size and Profile

UiT The Arctic University of Norway Size and Profile


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

UiT The Arctic University of Norway has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

UiT The Arctic University of Norway's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Control Type Control Type

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Entity Type Entity Type

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Campus Setting Campus Setting

UiT The Arctic University of Norway's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

UiT The Arctic University of Norway adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


UiT The Arctic University of Norway is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

UiT The Arctic University of Norway Facilities


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Library University Library

Yes Visit UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Library


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Housing University Housing

Yes


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

UiT The Arctic University of Norway Services


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

UiT The Arctic University of Norway Organisational Structure

The academic structure of UiT Norges arktiske universitet consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

UiT Norges arktiske universitet
  • Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Science and Technology
  • Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
  • Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics
  • Faculty of Fine Arts
  • Faculty of Law

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Memberships and Affiliations

UiT The Arctic University of Norway Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important UiT Norges arktiske universitet's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • University of the Arctic (UArctic)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is UiT The Arctic University of Norway public or private?

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is UiT The Arctic University of Norway profit or non-profit?

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of UiT The Arctic University of Norway in terms of enrollment?

UiT The Arctic University of Norway has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of UiT The Arctic University of Norway in terms of academic staff?

UiT The Arctic University of Norway's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is UiT The Arctic University of Norway a coeducational institution?

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does UiT The Arctic University of Norway use?

UiT The Arctic University of Norway adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is UiT The Arctic University of Norway affiliated with?

None.

Does UiT The Arctic University of Norway admit international students?

Yes. UiT The Arctic University of Norway has more than 1400 international students.

What is UiT The Arctic University of Norway's acceptance rate and admission policy?

UiT The Arctic University of Norway's acceptance rate ranges from 0 to 9%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend UiT The Arctic University of Norway UiT?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is UiT The Arctic University of Norway UiT located?

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is located in Tromsø, Troms, Norway. Address: Hansine Hansens veg 18.

Is UiT The Arctic University of Norway UiT accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, UiT The Arctic University of Norway is accredited by Kunnskapsdepartementet (since 1968).

Does UiT The Arctic University of Norway offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does UiT The Arctic University of Norway offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does UiT The Arctic University of Norway have a university library?

Yes

Does UiT The Arctic University of Norway provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does UiT The Arctic University of Norway have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does UiT The Arctic University of Norway offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does UiT The Arctic University of Norway offer career services?

Not reported

Does UiT The Arctic University of Norway offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does UiT The Arctic University of Norway have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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