Founded in 1968, UiT is a young, but well established university. The campus is modern, technically advanced and well equipped. 25% of the academic staff is international. The advantage of an 8:1 student-teacher ratio guarantees close guidance and a beneficial learning environment. A team of international student advisers provides services regarding all aspects of your stay at UiT.

No tuition fees are charged at UiT. The Student Welfare Organisation offers modern accommodation, kindergartens, cafeterias and sport facilities. All international students are guaranteed a room in one of the student hostels. The Student Counselling Centre organizes special social events and gatherings for international students, ex. ice-skating.

Most of UiT’s 24 English taught master’s degree programmes reflect the specific character of the University’s location in the High North. An increasing number of our traditional Norwegian study programmes offer courses of international interest in English. You will find attractive subjects at both bachelor’s and master’s level in all of UiT’s six faculties. A one-semester study programme on Arctic Norway, tailor-made for international students, is offered each autumn.

Urban culture - wild nature

Tromsø excites both city addicts and nature freaks. Events like TIFF Tromsø International Film Festival, the Northern Lights Festival and the city’s several pop-rock festivals will provide you with plenty of opportunities to enjoy yourself. Additionally, you will find a multitude of student groups hosting a variety of activities on campus and outside. The student-run cultural centre DRIV arranges concerts, discos and runs a café. The student sport centre KRAFT offers a broad variety of indoor sports.

Northern nature allows for many outdoor activities: hiking, climbing, rafting, skiing, snowboarding, dog-sledging, kayaking, fishing etc. Tromsø is a splendid starting point for nature experiences all year round!