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UiT The Arctic University of Norway

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world rank  568

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Overview

Established in 1968, the 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 56-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.

University 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

University Profile

Name (English)
Name UiT The Arctic University of Norway
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Campus Location

Address Hansine Hansens veg 18
Tromsø
9019 Troms
Norway
UiT The Arctic University of Norway Phone Number +47 77 64 40 00
UiT The Arctic University of Norway Fax Number +47 77 64 49 00
Other locations Alta and Narvik

UiT The Arctic University of Norway's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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 The Arctic University of Norway: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay 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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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic UiT The Arctic University of Norway's admission information.

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

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


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

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

UiT The Arctic University of Norway's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


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

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

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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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for UiT The Arctic University of Norway.

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

UiT The Arctic University of Norway has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


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

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a public higher education institution.


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

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a non-profit higher education institution.


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

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


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

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

UiT The Arctic University of Norway does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of UiT The Arctic University of Norway's main facilities:


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Library


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


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

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


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

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.

University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of UiT The Arctic University of Norway's main 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

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

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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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1968


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important UiT The Arctic University of Norway'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/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important UiT The Arctic University of Norway'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)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some UiT The Arctic University of Norway's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Facebook page UiT The Arctic University of Norway's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

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YouTube YouTube

UiT The Arctic University of Norway's YouTube channel UiT The Arctic University of Norway's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

UiT The Arctic University of Norway's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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Wikipedia

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UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Wikipedia article

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