UiT, The Arctic University of Norway, is the third-largest in Norway and the northernmost University in the world. Its location on the edge of the Arctic implies a mission. The Arctic is of increasing global importance. Climate change, the exploitation of Arctic resources, and environmental threats are topics of great public concern, and which the University of Tromsø takes a particular interest in it. At UiT The Arctic University of Norway, you can explore global issues from a close-up perspective.
Life in the High North is shaped by wild nature, contrasting light and weather conditions, geographic distances, and multiculturalism. Many of UiT's research centers and study programs reflect the specific character of Arctic Norway.
UiT's study portfolio covers all classical subject areas from Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Education and Humanities, Science and Technology to Economics, Law, Social Work, Tourism, Sports, and Fine Arts.
UiT's critical research focuses on the polar environment, climate research, indigenous people, peace and conflict transformation, telemedicine, medical biology, space physics, fishery science, marine bioprospecting, linguistics, and computational chemistry.
Its Centre for Advanced Studies in Theoretical Linguistics, CASTL, and CTCC, Centre for Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, have been designated Norwegian Centres of Excellence. In 2002 the Tromsø-based NST, Norwegian Centre for Telemedicine, was appointed a World Health Organization Collaboration Centre.
The ARCTOS network at the Faculty for Biosciences, Fisheries, and Economics is a leader in research on Arctic marine ecosystems and an essential partner of the Norwegian Polar Institute in Tromsø. The Department of Physics focuses on northern lights and space research. All these institutes are of high international reputation.
The University is part of the FRAM – High North Research Centre for Climate and the Environment (Fram Centre) in Tromsø. Every January, the international conference Arctic Frontiers invites researchers, politicians, and business representatives to discuss Arctic issues across disciplinary borders. The Secretariat of the Arctic Council is located at the Fram Centre. Researchers from the University and Fram Center are involved in several international programs of the Arctic Council.
UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Teaching is research-based. Despite a dedication to Northern issues, it is eight faculties offer a broad range of study programs. The academic community in Tromsø is highly international. More than 20% of the academic staff and 10% of the student body are from abroad. The University offers more than 20 English taught master's degree programs, and all faculties offer English taught courses at both bachelor's and master's levels.
UiT, The Arctic University of Norway, is a founding member of the University of the Arctic, an international network of 160 study and research institutions. But the University cooperates with all parts of the world. Two hundred international agreements secure an active academic exchange of students and staff with partner institutions worldwide.
The University of Tromsø has been through three mergers. On the 1st of January 2009, UiT merged with the University College of Tromsø, and on the 1st of August 2013 with the University College of Finnmark. The latest merge was on the 1st of January 2016 with both the University College of Harstad and the University College of Narvik.
After the merge, it has become a multi-campus university spread throughout Northern Norway. The central campuses are located in Tromsø, Alta, Narvik, and Harstad, with smaller departments in Mo I Rana, Hammerfest, and Kirkenes. The number of students and study programs increases due to this merger. The new University has become an even more important driving force for Northern Norway and international cooperation in the High North.
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