University of Tromsø The Arctic University of Norway

UiT the Arctic University of Norway is the world’s northernmost university and has 16 650 students and 3500 staff. UiT the Arctic University contributes to knowledge-based development at the regional, national and international level.

The Arctic is of increasing global importance, and our location on the edge of the Arctic implies a mission. Climate change, the exploitation of Arctic resources and environmental threats are topics of great global importance and concern, and we take a special interest in this. At UiT the Arctic University of Norway, you can explore global issues from a close-up perspective.

Wild nature, contrasting light and weather conditions, geographic distances and multiculturalism shape life in the northern parts of Norway. UiT is a classical university with a wide range of disciplines, but many of our research centers and study programs reflect the specific character of Arctic Norway.