International admissions

Singular courses on masters level taught in English is available for applicants within EU/EEA.

We offer admission to qualified applicants with legal stay in Norway to English taught singular courses on a masters level. In this case, legal stay can for example mean that you have a residence permit as a refugee, work visa, or residence as an EU/EEA national.

Please note: The University does not offer letters of admission for visa seeking applicants to singular courses. Singular courses will not be sufficient to apply for a student visa. This letter will only be sent to our programme students. 

Single course applicants from Erasmus universities in Europe will not get their Learning Agreement or Erasmus Exchange confirmations signed if admitted to singular courses at UiT. If you want to apply as an Erasmus exchange students (singular courses), please follow the instructions on this website.

You apply through the Universitys application portal. IMPORTANT: Please remember to write witch course you are applying for in the note field.

Go to Singular courses, and apply with the application code 9371. It is possible to apply for singular courses on masters level from July 20th.

Admission requirements:

The admissions requirements for singular courses at a masters level, are the same as for a masters programme

- Norwegian Higher Entrance Qualifications

- Bachelors degree

Not all singular courses are available for non-programme students. Information in that regard is available here.

Application deadline:

August 9th for admission to the fall semester

December 1st for admission to the spring semester

Singular courses on PhD level is available for international applicants (EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA).

How to apply for admission:
To apply for admission for singular courses, please use UiTs application website.

The following course code must be used:
• Course code 9301 – Singular courses at PhD level

You must submit the course code in the comments field of your application. If you want to take an access restricted PhD course, you must apply for that specific course in StudentWeb, after you have been admitted for the individual topic at PhD level. This is necessary because the student right you achieve does not admit you to access restricted courses automatically.

Please note: The University does not offer letters of admission for visa seeking applicants to singular courses. Singular courses will not be sufficient to apply for a student visa.

Who has to apply for admission?

• PhD students from other institutions than UiT. You must document your PhD-status with a written confirmation from your institution. Applicants with citizenship other than Norwegian, must also document their ID with passport.
• Applicants that have achieved a master’s degree (five year master or three year bachelor degree + two year master degree), but aren't PhD students. Documentation required is diploma, diploma supplement (if one was issued), transcript of records and documentation of English requirements. Applicants with citizenship other than Norwegian, must also document their ID with passport.
• PhD students at UiT that wish to take a PhD level course which is not going to be a part of the PhD degree they study for at UiT.

If you want to take a PhD level individual course with specific admission requirements, or an individual course that is just available for PhD students, you need to contact the faculty of the specific course to be considered. If the faculty finds that you are qualified, they will give you the opportunity to be admitted.

It is possible to apply for singular courses on PhD level from February 1st.

Deadline for application:
June 1st for the autumn semester
December 1st for the spring semester

UiT the Arctic University of Norway offers two one-year study programmes taught in English. See our one-year programmes for international applicants here.

You can apply here to our short programmes

UiT the Arctic University of Norway does not offer any bachelor programmes taught in English for the study year 2025.

UiT the Arctic University of Norway offers around 27 master's programmes taught in English. Many of the science programmes offer different specializations. See our list of master programmes for international applicants here.

You can apply for up to two study programmes. It is not possible to change or add study options after the application deadline. 

You can apply here to our master programmes

All applicants must download and fill in our Enclosure form. When the form is filled in and scanned, the form must be uploaded in the application web together with the other required documents. Applications without uploaded Enclosure Form will not be considered.

Higher Education Entrance Qualification is the general basis for admission to universities and university colleges in Norway.
For applicants with foreign basic education, the requirements for secondary school education, English proficiency and/or additional year(s) of higher education are specified in the Country list (GSU-list).

This admission requirement is absolute if you are applying for a short programme or a bachelor's degree.

Scan and upload your official certificate/diploma and transcripts documenting that you have completed your upper secondary education. Upload the original documents together with the translated versions.

Official documents issued in a different language than English or Scandinavian language must be translated into Norwegian or English.

Upload the original documents together with the translated versions. Name the pdf.-file "Secondary".

See the general requirements here.

Please see the guide below how to meet the English requirements for each level of study. Exemptions from the English test apply to limited cases.

There are no preparatory courses in English available at our University.

Please upload one of the following:

- Valid international passport

- Family passport

- National identity card issued by an EEA or EFTA country

- Norwegian refugee travel document

- Norwegian immigrant’s passport

The uploaded ID document must be scanned/photographed from the page of the document that contains your full name, date of birth, and has a photograph of you.

If you are completing your current degree after the application deadline and do not need a visa to come to Norway, you may be granted conditional admission to open master's degree programmes according to Regulations concerning admission to UiT The Arctic University of Norway section 14. 

Upload the following documentation within the application deadline:

-  your completed higher education up until the application deadline for your programme documented by a transcript of records
-  an overview of courses you have registered for the last semester and when they are expected to be completed

Your Bachelor's Diploma and a complete transcript of record must be submitted as soon as possible, at the latest by the end of the first semester as a student. You hand in your degree and transcript by e-mail to admission@uit.no.

Please note that other documents supporting your application must be submitted by the application deadline.

Thank you for your interest!

We are so glad you are considering applying to UiT. To get started on the path of joining our northernmost university, please carefully review our formal admission requirements before applying.

- Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Should include personal information such as address, email address and phone number.

- Proof of name change
The information in this paragraph only applies if you have changed your name.

If the original proof of name change was not issued in Norwegian, Danish, Swedish or English you must also upload a copy of a translation into one of those languages.

Valid documents for proof of name change:

- Marriage certificate (Norwegian or foreign) that contains both your old and new name.

- Divorce certificate (Norwegian or foreign) that contains both your old and new name.

- Confirmation of name change issued by the National Population Registry (in Norwegian).

- Completion/fulfilment documentation (applicable to certain countries.)
Please consult with your university to see whether such documentation is required for the completion of your degree.

- Statement of purpose/Motivational letter

Only for programmes that specifically require this document

From the autumn semester of 2023, students from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland must pay tuition fees. More information here.

Applicants from countries within EU/EEA + Switzerland will not be charged a tuition fee for studying in Norway.

UiT the Arctic University of Norway offers two one-year study programmes taught in English. See our one-year programmes for international applicants here.

You can apply here to our short programmes

UiT the Arctic University of Norway does not offer any bachelor programmes taught in English for the study year 2025.

UiT the Arctic University of Norway offers around 27 master's programmes taught in English. Many of the science programmes offer different specializations. See our list of master programmes for international applicants here.

You can apply here to our master programmes

All applicants must download and fill in our Enclosure form. When the form is filled in and scanned, the form must be uploaded in the application web together with the other required documents  Applications without uploaded Enclosure Form will not be considered.

Higher Education Entrance Qualification is the general basis for admission to universities and university colleges in Norway.
For applicants with foreign basic education, the requirements for secondary school education, English proficiency and/or additional year(s) of higher education are specified in the Country list (GSU-list).

This admission requirement is absolute if you are applying for a short programme or a bachelor's degree.

Scan and upload your official certificate/diploma and transcripts documenting that you have completed your upper secondary education. Upload the original documents together with the translated versions.

Official documents issued in a different language than English or Scandinavian language must be translated into Norwegian or English.

Upload the original documents together with the translated versions. Name the pdf.-file "Secondary".

See the general requirements here.

Please see the guide below how to meet the English requirements for each level of study. Exemptions from the English test apply to limited cases.

There are no preparatory courses in English available at our University.

Please upload one of the following:

- Valid international passport. The date of expiry must be later than the date of the application deadline.

- Family passport

- National identity card issued by an EEA or EFTA country

- Norwegian refugee travel document

- Norwegian immigrant’s passport

The uploaded ID document must be scanned/photographed from the page of the document that contains your full name, date of birth, and has a photograph of you.

Conditional admission is not possible for applicants that must apply for student visa, as this might not be accepted by The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration when you apply for student visa. 

A complete degree diploma must be submitted by the application deadline. We do not accept provisional certificates.

Thank you for your interest!

We are so glad you are considering applying to UiT. To get started on the path of joining our northernmost university, please carefully review our formal admission requirements before applying.

The Admission Office at UiT verifies uploaded bachelor's degree diploma/transcipt with the issuing school/institution. If we are unable to verify your qualifications, you will not be offered admission. Please see our list below for requirements for applicants from Afganistan, Congo DRC, Liberia, Libya, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Yemen, Cameroon, China, Ethiopia, Iran, Nigeria, Academic qualifications issued by the Western African or Nigerian Examination Council, Pakistan, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom and USA.

Higher education from Afganistan, Congo DRC, Liberia, Libya,Sierra Leone,Somalia, Yemen:

Applicants with higher education qualifications from these countries must apply to NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) for general recognition of foreign higher education first.

Higher education from Cameroon:

Your bachelor's transcript of record and certificate of graduation must be submitted with an official verification report/statement signed and sent in a sealed envelope by the registrar of your university to UiT. The transcripts of record must show when the degree was conferred.

Cameroonian students please send the required documents by regular mail to:

Delivery address:

International Admissions
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Hansine Hansens veg 18
N-9019 Tromsø
Norway

Post address:

International Admissions
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
PO Box 6050 Langnes
N-9037 Tromsø
Norway

Please note: We will send out a confirmation once we have received the mailed documents. It may take a few days from when we receive the shipment until you receive confirmation from us. We do not accept documents sent to us from the registrar of the university via e-mail.

Academic Qualifications from China

Verification from Center for Student Services and Development (CSSD)

All Degree Certificates, (学位证书) must be verified by Center for Student Services and Development (CSSD). The verification report must be in English. For educations finished before 2002: The verification report from CSSD is sent to you by post and you must upload it to the Application Web. For educations finished after 2002: The verification report from CSSD can be sent directly to our university to this e-mail: admission@uit.no

Higher education from Ethiopia

Ethiopian students you must send your transcript of records by regular mail to:

Delivery address:

International Admissions
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Hansine Hansens veg 18
N-9019 Tromsø
Norway

Post address:

International Admissions
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
PO Box 6050 Langnes
N-9037 Tromsø
Norway

We do not accept documents sent to us from the registrar of the university via e-mail.

Higher education from Iran

Translation to English of your diploma/degree certificate and transcript of academic records must be done by Official Translators of the Justice Administration in Iran.

Higher education from Nigeria

Your bachelor's transcript of record and certificate of graduation must be submitted with an official verification report/statement signed and sent in a sealed envelope by the registrar of your university to UiT. The transcripts of record must show when the degree was conferred.

Please send the required documents by regular mail to:

Delivery address:

International Admissions
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Hansine Hansens veg 18
N-9019 Tromsø
Norway

Post address:

International Admissions
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
PO Box 6050 Langnes
N-9037 Tromsø
Norway

Please note: We will send out a confirmation once we have received the mailed documents. It may take a few days from when we receive the shipment until you receive confirmation from us. We do not accept documents sent to us from the registrar of the university via e-mail.

Academic qualifications issued by the Western African or Nigerian Examination Council 

Applicants from Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and the Gambia must upload your WAEC or NECO Result Checker (Scratch Card) for verification purposes.

• West African Examinations Council (WAEC)
• National Examination Council (NECO - Nigeria)

Academic Qualifications from Pakistan

You must verify your uploaded educational credentials at the Higher Education Commission in Pakistan (HEC Stamp).

Academic qualifications from Russia

Educational documents issued after 2011 must be verified (apostilled) by Rosobrnadzor.

Academic qualifications from Ukraine

Educational documents on higher education must be verified (apostilled) by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.

Higher academic qualifications from the United Kingdom

Your final degree diploma and transcripts of record must be conferred and issued by an institution listed as Recognised body.

Higher education from the United States of America

US students must order their transcripts from the awarding institution to be sent electronically to admission@uit.no.

International students from outside EU/EEA must have access to enough funds to pay for their own living expenses for at least one academic year. If admitted, these funds must be transferred to a student deposit account in Norway to apply for student visa.

EU/EEA citizens, and citizens in the Schengen area are exempted from the requirement for proof of financial ability.

If financial ability is not documented, the application for admission will be rejected, regardless of academic qualifications.

Who must document financial ability?

- International applicants (citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA) who do not already have a residence permit in Norway, MUST document proof of financial ability. This also includes UK citizens.

- Foreign applicants residing in Norway on work visa, Protection (Refugee Status), Permanent Residency or long-term Marriage/Family visa: please upload a copy of your Residence Permit as proof of financial ability.

- Norwegian citizens: you are exempted from documenting proof of financial ability. Please upload a copy of your Norwegian passport as proof of citisenship.

How much is required?

NOK 151 690* or its equivalent in foreign currency as proof of financial ability for at least one academic year (2 academic semesters).

The amount applicants are currently required to document is to meet the requirement from The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) when applying for a Study Permit (student visa).

*The required amount is subject to change by April each year.

Required documentation

- Documentation of financial ability should not be older than three months at the time of the application, and must be uploaded to the application web within the application deadline.

Financial ability can be documented with one of the following documents:

- Self-funded applicants: Please upload your recent official bank statement/transcript in your name showing possession of the required amount of money.

- Sponsored applicants: If you are sponsored by another person, you must document:

1 sponsor's guarantee letter (the sponsor must state in the letter that he/she is willing to transfer the required amount to the student deposit.

2 sponsor´s recent official bank statement/transcript.

- Applicants with scholarships or student loan: Please upload the official letter confirming that you are eligible for a scholarship/student loan sufficient of the required amount from the funding or educational authorities in your home country.

Who can sponsor you?

A sponsor is a relative/employer/friend (self-funded applicants) or an organisation (applicants with loan/scholarships from home country) who are willing to finance your living costs during your studies.

Please note that UiT cannot help you find a sponsor or scholarships.

A guarantee from a sponsor is:

- A letter in which the sponsor states that he/she will guarantee that the required amount of funding will be at the disposal of the student during the whole academic duration in the student deposit account in Norway. The letter should include: sponsor's full name, the applicant's name, sponsor's signature, sponsor's postal address/email address

OR

An official and notorized letter from a governmental or private agency confirming that you are eligible for a scholarship/student loan sufficient to the required amount from the educational or funding authorities in your home country.

What is the student visa deposit?

The Arctic Student Welfare Organization of Norway, associated with UiT The Arctic University of Norway, has opened a deposit account in Danske Bank for foreign students. Here you can deposit the required amount of money. You will have access to your money after arriving in Norway through a prepaid card (cash card) until you receive a National Identification Number to open your own Norwegian bank account. The deposit will only be transferred to your Norwegian account or to your cash card.

- Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Should include personal information such as address, email address and phone number.

- Proof of name change
The information in this paragraph only applies if you have changed your name.

If the original proof of name change was not issued in Norwegian, Danish, Swedish or English you must also upload a copy of a translation into one of those languages.

Valid documents for proof of name change:

- Marriage certificate (Norwegian or foreign) that contains both your old and new name.

- Divorce certificate (Norwegian or foreign) that contains both your old and new name.

- Confirmation of name change issued by the National Population Registry (in Norwegian).

- Statement of purpose/Motivational letter

Only for programmes that specifically require this document

Tuition fees for NON-EU/EEA applicants

From the autumn semester of 2023, students from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland must pay tuition fees. More information here.

1: Log into your account on the Application Web to accept your offer within the acceptanse deadline.
2: You are required to bring your original academic credentials (transcripts, diploma & certificate of graduation) when coming to Norway so these may be verified by the Admissions Office. NB: If any of the documents are incorrect, your admission will be revoked.

Please follow the steps in the Enrollment checklist to register as a student at UiT.

Student visa (only admitted students): Apply for student visa to enter Norway for studies. Please apply for student visa as soon as possible, to be sure that your application is processed in time for the semester start.

When applying for student visa you must submit your adress in Norway while studying at UiT the Arctic University of Norway 

After arriving to Norway, you must register at the local police station within seven days.

What to do before visiting the police station
Log on to UDI's Application Portal and make a "follow-up"- appointment with the police.

What to bring when you meet with the police
- Your offer of admission from UiT

- Your housing contract (tenancy agreement)

- Your address in Norway with the postal code (see your tenancy agreement)

- The housing code (see your tenancy agreement)

- Your visa letter from UDI

- Your passport

- Health Insurance

The Norwegian national identity number is used in many contexts in Norway, including in communication with public authorities, banks and telephone service providers, and for a variety of subscription services. You should therefore apply for a Norwegian Identity number shortly after arriving in Norway. National Identity numbers are issued by the Norwegian Tax Administration to all persons residing in Norway.

Foreigners intending to stay in Norway for less than six months are issued a temporary national identity number (D number). Your national identity number or D number will appear on your tax deduction card.

Non-EU/EEA students must transfer their proof of financial ability into the Student Deposit account. Once the deposit is received, a Confirmation of Deposit will be issued to apply for Student Visa (Study Permit). Only visa-seeking students will be guaranteed housing in the priority housing list to fulfill the requirements for Study Permit to enter Norway for studies.

The deadline to transfer your funds is June 1st. See the steps below how to transfer your deposit

PLEASE NOTE: Tuition fee mus NOT be transferred to this account. You will receive an invoice to pay the tuition fee.

Master, Bachelor & onsite One-Year programme students must apply for housing as soon as you have received your offer of admission. 

Non-EU/EEA students has priority when housing is granted. 

You will find all the information you need regarding housing, and how to apply, here.

If you have any questions regarding housing please contact the Student Welfare Organization directly.

Orientation programme for new international students.

Norway's Arctic Student Welfare Organisation contributes to a fun, safe and healthy student life.

The academic year in Norway normally lasts for 10 months and runs from August to June. Here you can see the academic calendar for UiT the Arctic University of Norway.

When you are accepted as a student at one of our degree programmes, you can contact the student adviser if you have any questions regarding your studies. Contact information is listed on the programmes information site. Find your programme here. 

The Norwegian Directorate of Norwegian Immigration (UDI) requires that that you either apply for a Study Permit (Non-EU) or register with the Police if you are staying more than three months in Norway (EU/EEA/Swiss citizens). 

After arriving to Norway, you must register at the local police station within seven days.

What to do before visiting the police station
Log on to UDI's Application Portal and make a "follow-up"- appointment with the police.

What to bring when you meet with the police
- Your offer of admission from UiT

- Your housing contract (tenancy agreement)

- Your address in Norway with the postal code (see your tenancy agreement)

- The housing code (see your tenancy agreement)

- Your passport

- Health Insurance

The Norwegian national identity number is used in many contexts in Norway, including in communication with public authorities, banks and telephone service providers, and for a variety of subscription services. You should therefore apply for a Norwegian Identity number shortly after arriving in Norway. National Identity numbers are issued by the Norwegian Tax Administration to all persons residing in Norway.

Foreigners intending to stay in Norway for less than six months are issued a temporary national identity number (D number). Your national identity number or D number will appear on your tax deduction card.

Schedules at UiT.

All students are required to pay a semester fee of NOK 670 per semester to The Arctic Student Welfare Organisation. The payment of this semester fee will allow you to register for classes, sit examinations, access student counselling, gain membership in student organisations and receive a student card. The latter entitles you to reduced fares on public transport and reduced ticket prices to various cultural events, etc.

Practical matters of beeing a new student in a foreign country. 

Have you checked the University Library website? There you can find helpful recources on searching for literature, using sources, access from home and more. 

Our housing guarantee (as stated in your Letter for Visa Purposes) applies ONLY to single rooms NOT family flat studios. If you intend to apply for a family appartment, you must notify the Housing Department.

Requirements for family reunification set by the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) is that you can provide for your family financially. Moreover, a confirmation of appropriate family accommodation in Norway is needed. For detailed information about the requirements, please visit the UDI website.

The Arctic Student Welfare Organisation of Norway runs several kindergartens for students’ children aged 0-6. Kindergarten fees in Norway are not covered by the state. However, at the Student Welfare Organisation's kindergardens, students may apply to pay reduced parental fees. Sibling discounts are offered if you have more than one child.

Norwegian universities are very strict about plagiarism, sources and referencing. Consequently, during the orientation week all new students are required to attend a lecture about infomation literacy and plagiarism. 

Mandatory course on information literacy

Student IT-services

All documents must be submitted online:

All required original documents must be uploaded electronically as .PDF-file on the Application Web. Do not upload documents as Image or .ZIP or .RAR- files (.PNG, .JPG, etc.), Such files are easily corruptible after upload, which makes them difficult to open during the application assessment

Please do not send documents by E-mail or post unless explicitly requested by us.

Notice: We do not accept application(s) from private recruitment agents. We strongly recommend that you upload your documents yourself, use your own e-mail address when registering your application and correspond directly with us with respect to your application.

Please make sure that the uploaded documents:

• Are merged or scanned into a single file if the document consists of several pages
• Appear ‘right-side up’
• Include all text on the front and reverse side
• Upload both originals and translated documents

Applications containing illegible documents will be rejected.

Make sure your scans are easy to read:

Scanned original documents must be clear and legible. You can scan your documents using a phone camera or a scanner. Applications containing illegible documents will be rejected.

Naming of .PDF-files:

Please name your .PDF-file correctly. We have listed some PDF-file names in our guide. Other examples: "proof of financial ability", "Passport", "EU ID Card", etc.

Manage your application

 - There are no fees for submitting your documents on the Application Web.

 - There is no submit button.

Our application portal is based on self-service. We therefore gently pledge our students to exercise some independent judgment and effort by reading the email(s) that you have received and the information on our website concerning which documents you are required to upload within the specified deadlines.The ultimate responsibility rests on the applicant themselves when it comes to managing their own application and uploading all required documentation within the specified deadlines.

Enclosure Form

All applicants must download and fill in our Enclosure Form. When the form is filled in and scanned, the form must be uploaded in the application web together with the other required documents. NB! You will find your online application number (5-digits) in Søknadsweb/Appplication web under "My applications".

Notice

Incomplete applications will be rejected regardless of academic qualifications.

Qualification attestation

- Original transcripts and graduation certificates/diplomas must be signed and stamped by the issuing institution before scanning them into .PDF-files for upload.

- In some countries, original transcripts and graduation certificates/diplomas must be verified and attested for authenticity by a Public Notary. The attestation is performed by specialized governmental bodies such as HEC in Pakistan or CDGDC, and CHESICC in China. The attestation process is performed in some countries by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or an authorized Central Examination Body. Please inquire carefully in your home country.

Upload only what is requested:

Unrequested documents will not be taken into consideration and only complicate/delay the evaluation of your application. Notice: Please DO NOT upload Certificate of Character, National Military Service, Community Service Awards, etc. Statement of purpose is not needed unless it is specified as an admission requirement for the program. Recommendation letters or letters of motivation is neither an admission requirement. These documents are not taken into consideration. Documents must be in .PDF-format. Scan your original documents and convert them to PDF (Portable Document Format) files before upload. Scan the translations together with their originals into a single .PDF-file.

Countries with specific documentation requirements

List of countries with specific documentation requirements

Translations: 

Upload the original documents together with the translated versions.

Official documents (*) issued in a different language than English or one of the Nordic languages (Danish, Norwegian & Swedish), must be translated into Norwegian or English. The translation must be done by the educational institution or a government-authorised translator. It must be apparent in the document which individual has done the translation with an official seal/stamp. Please do not attempt to translate official documents by yourself. It is considered a fraudulent act.

Upload only what is requested:

Unrequested documents will not be taken into consideration and only complicate/delay the evaluation of your application. Notice: Please DO NOT upload Certificate of Character, National Military Service, Community Service Awards, etc. 

Statement of purpose is not needed unless it is specified as an admission requirement for the program. Recommendation letters or letters of motivation is neither an admission requirement. These documents are not taken into consideration.

Documents must be in .PDF-format. Scan your original documents and convert them to PDF (Portable Document Format) files before upload. Scan the translations together with their originals into a single .PDF-file.

Checking your application status:

You can log into your application profile via the Application Web (Søknadsweb). Make sure to remember your login e-mail (username) and your password. Documents uploaded after the deadline are not accepted.

Confirmation of receipt:

Confirmations of receipt will be sent automatically to your E-mail for each uploaded document.

Use your e-mail (username) and password to log into your account on the Application Web (Søknadsweb). It is your responsibility to make sure that all required documents are uploaded correctly.

NB! Please note that we do not have the capacity to confirm receipt of your application until they have been registered. We will not reply to e-mails regarding the receipt of the applications during the evaluation period.

Submitting English test within the deadline:

You are responsible for uploading all required documentation, as well as ensuring that it is uploaded within the application deadline. As it may take several weeks for institutions and test centers to provide transcripts and/or test scores, please arrange for these documents to be issued as soon as possible for them to be submitted within the specified deadlines.

Deleting documents: 

When we process your application, we lock your documents to prevent them from being deleted. This means that you can delete documents right after uploading them, but it is not possible to delete documents from previous applications. 

Disclaimer:

You are liable for the documents that you have uploaded, i.e. that they represent accurate and unaltered information.

Warning:

Wrongful or misleading information may lead to dismissal and loss of right to study. Submission of fraudulent documents is illegal, and will be reported to the appropriate authorities.

Verification of credentials:

Please note that we maintain the right to contact institutions, firms, associations and government agencies for the purpose of explanation and/or verification of uploaded documents.

Retention of application records:

UiT retains materials that support admission from one year after the first registration to five years after the last activity on the student record, depending on the type of document. Please make sure to submit verified copies of your originals instead of submitting irreplaceable material to support your application. We do not return documents that are sendt in.

Have you applied before and want to reuse your documents? If you have documents stored in the "My documents" folder from previous applications, it is not necessary to upload the same documents again unless if it proof of financial ability (expires after 3 – three months) or English tests (expires after 2 – two years).

Non-EU/EEA applicants: The application portal for international degree students starting autumn 2025 opens on October 15th 2024, and the application deadline is November 15th 2024.

EU/EEA and Swiss applicants: The application portal for international degree students starting autumn 2025 opens on February 1st 2025, and the admission deadline is March 1st 2025.

Exemptions: 

• Fine Arts Master: Application deadline March 1st for all applicants.
• Landscape Architecture Master: Application deadline March 1st for all applicants.

To find the spesific application deadline to your program, please view our study catalouge.

The deadline to submit all required documents is the same as the application deadline for the program. 

1. If you only have a citizenship in a non-EU/EEA country, you are a non-EU applicant. 

2. If you have at least one citizenship in an EU/EEA country, and you do not meet the Norwegian language requirements, then you are an EU/EEA applicant. 

3. If you have at least one citizenship in an EU/EEA country, and meet the Norwegian language requirements, you are a Nordic applicant.

4. If you have legal stay in Norway that lasts the duration of the programme, and you meet the Norwegian language requirements, you are a Nordic applicant.

5. If you have at least one citizienship from a Nordic country you can apply as a Nordic applicant as long as the Norwegian language requirements (or equivalent) are met. If not, you apply as an EU/EEA applicant.

Rule of thumb: If you need to apply for a visa in order to study in Norway you are a non-EU/EEA applicant, we do not send visa letters in the EU/EEA or Nordic admission.

Countries in the EU/EEA (list of countries in Schengen area)

Norway is one of the leading countries conforming to the guidelines from the Bologna Process in European higher education. The degree system based on the Bachelor's, Master's and PhD structure has been successfully implemented, together with the ECTS credit system.

8 great reasons to choose UiT the Arctic University of Norway:

1 - UiT is truly arctic.
UiT is the northernmost university of the world. Our 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 UiT takes special interest in.

2 - Student life at UiT.
By making the most of the opportunities at UiT, you can create the best student experience for you, and reach your full potential through academic support, sporting clubs and our various student organisations on our campuses.

3 - Study in English at UiT.
Recent years have seen a surge in the number of international students wanting to study at UiT. One of the reasons for this solid reputation comes from the fact that UiT offers a variety of courses and programmes in English. Consequently, admission does not require proof of Norwegian skills.

4 - Building bridges.
Building bridges through internationalisation at home and abraod. International cooperation is a precondition in order for UiT to offer outstanding education and world-leading research for students, trainees, researchers, academic groups and staff from our partner universities.

5 - Research intensive & high quality learning environment.
Our central location in the High North, our broad and diverse research and study portfolio, and our interdisciplinary qualities make us uniquely suited to meet the challenges of the future. As a student at UiT, you learn from teachers who are proud to make their mark on the subject they teach in a favourable teacher-student ratio of 1:8.

6 - Urban life - wild nature.
The Arctic Adventurer - Do you have it in you?

We have various stunning places of study in Alta, Harstad, Narvik, Tromsø and Svalbard. Explore the locations to discover what each one has to offer, from programmes, adventure, music and art to nightlife and activities.

7 - Student accommodation.
The Arctic Student Welfare Organisation has some of the best and affordable accommodation and catering facilities at UiT, providing a perfect base for your studies and a place to relax with friends.

8 - Student support services.
At UiT, we offer our international students special treats that include among others: comprehensive orientation programme (Debut WEEK International), priority accommodation, student counselling, social events and various student organisations that cover every interest imaginable.

UiT the Arctic University of Norway has no scholarships to offer to cover your living expenses in Norway unless you already have one before your arrival, or under certain exchange schemes in collaboration with UiT and your home university:

Erasmus +
Nordplus/Nordlys
EEA/Norway grants
These grants or scholarships are usually awarded automatically to students admitted to the exchange programme through their home institution.

Other Scholarships:

Study In Norway

If your application is rejected, or if you are put on a waiting list due to limited number of places available, you have the right to ask for grounds of rejection and appeal the decision.

IMPORTANT: It is your responsibility as an applicant to provide all required documents within the deadline. Unless you have received an email from us stating a specific deadline, the deadline to submit any kind of documents is the same as the application deadline for the program. If you fail to provide all required documents within the given deadline, your application will be rejected. Please make sure to check your registered email for any important messages from us after the application deadline. This includes the spam filter in your email account. If the reason for rejecting your application is that you have not provided all required documents within the given deadline, your appeal will be disregarded.

According to the Norwegian Public Administration Act, § 24, you have the right to ask for grounds for the decision. The time limit is three weeks from the day you receive the email with the decision.
If you ask for grounds of rejection or appeal, we will review your application again, to see if there might have been an error when processing your application. If an error has been made, you will receive a new letter with results of your application. If the results of your application are correct, the first rejection is valid.
According to the Norwegian Public Administration Act, § 28, you have the right to appeal the decision. The time limit is three weeks from the day you receive the email with the decision. In case of appeal please specify your reasons for appealing the decision.

NOTE: We will always treat your first response as a question of grounds for the decision. If you receive grounds for the decision, there will be a new deadline to appeal the decision, three weeks from the date you receive the grounds. This is according to the Norwegian Public Administration Act § 29.

An appeal should sent to the admissions office by email. The appeal must be signed by you or your proxy. If your proxy is not an attorney, you must attach a written power of attorney. In your appeal you should give grounds for your appeal in accordance with the Norwegian Public Administration Act § 32.

Contact information: admission@uit.no

EU/EEA applicants: Under certain conditions it is possible to apply for deferred admission. 

Applicants from outside EU/EEA and Switzerland will not get deferred admission. 

If you wish to apply for deferred admission you must do this by sending us an email to: admission@uit.no no later than 3 weeks after you received your offer of admission. Applications sent after the deadline of 3 weeks will not be considered. 

The legislation on export control is intended to help prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. At UiT, this affects the assessment of applications for admission to certain master's degree programmes, as well as certain singular courses on master's and PhD level.

Export controls are applied to countries where there is a justified suspicion or specific information about activities relating to the development and use of weapons of mass destruction. The legislation covers the transfer of knowledge. The purpose is to prevent educational institutions from inadvertently contributing knowledge to the development or use of weapons of mass destruction or delivery systems for such weapons.

UiT may deny admission in disciplines that are particularly relevant to the development and use of weapons of mass destruction, in accordance with Norway's Export Control Act and Export Control Regulations.

E-mail: admission@uit.no

Telephone: +47 77 64 55 90

(10:00 am - 14:00 pm, Monday - Friday, Norwegian Time)

Our phone lines will be closed on November 13th and 14th. 

Post address:

UiT the Arctic University of Norway
Admissions office
Postboks 6050 Langnes
9037 Tromsø
Norway

How much will the fees be?
The tuition fees for our english taught programmes autumn 2023 are listed below. If you cannot find your programme in the list below, please contact us for prices.

Please note that the prices for autumn 2024 may differ. This will be updated on our website. 

English taught programmes

No tuition fees

• Master of Philosophy in Indigenous Studies (this programme is exempt from tuition fees)

NOK 48 200 per year

• Norwegian Language and Society – one year programme

NOK 55 200 per year

• Arctic Nature Guide (Svalbard) – one year programme

NOK 185 400 per year

• Master in Contemporary Issues in Risk and Crisis Management
• Master in Psychology
• Master of Tourism Studies
• Master in English Acquisition and Multilingualism
• Master in English Literature
• Master of Philosophy of Visual Anthropology
• Master of Public Health
• Master of Philosophy in Peace and Conflict Transformation
• Master of Laws in the Law of the Sea
• Master of Philosophy in Theoretical Linguistics

NOK 255 000 per year

• Master of Science in Aerospace Control Engineering
• Master of Science in Applied Computer Science
• Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
• Master of Science in Engineering Design
• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Master in Biology
• Master of Science in Marine Biotechnology
• Master of Science in Technology and Safety in the High North
• Master in Geosciences
• Master of Science in Physics
• Master of Science in Computer Science
• Master of Science in Biomedicine
• Master of Science in Molecular Sciences
• Master of Mathematical Sciences

NOK 373 500 per year

• Master in Landscape Architecture
• Master in Fine Art
• Master in Music Performance

Norwegian taught programmes

• One year programmes:
• These programmes will range from NOK 48 200 per year to NOK 154 000 per year. Most of the one year programmes are priced at NOK 48 200 per year.
• Bachelor degree programmes:
• Our bachelor degree programmes will range from NOK 128 433 per year to NOK 470 550 per year. Our bachelor degree programmes in engineering are priced at NOK 151 317 per year.
• Master degree programmes:
• Our master degree programmes (2 year programmes) will range from NOK 92 700 per year to NOK 489 475 per year.
• Our master degree programmes (5 year programmes) will range from NOK 153 630 per year to NOK 478 120 per year.
• The price for the 6 year programme in Medicine will be NOK 460 550 per year, and the price for the 6 year programme in Psychology will be NOK 349 267 per year.

Exemptions
Only new students on full-degree programmes will be subject to tuition fees, i.e.:
- Exchange students will not have to pay tuition fees. The process for exchange students is the same as previously.
- If you were enrolled in a full-degree programme at UiT before autumn 2023, you will be exempted from paying tuition fees when compleeting this programme.

- The programme Master of Philosophy in Indigenous Studies is exempted from tuition fees, regardless of when you get enrolled in the programme.

Exemption for students accepted to a Joint Degree?
If you are accepted to one of the Joint Degrees as listed below, you are exempted from paying tuition fee to UiT the Arctic University of Norway:
• Environmental Law – master
• Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas – master
• Nordic Urban Planning – master
• Erasmus Mundus Master's Programme in Human Rights and Practice

How to apply for an exemption?
If you are in one of the above mentioned categories, you do not have to apply for exemption, as this will be registered automatically.

In addition, some applicants will be exempt from paying tuition fees based on residence in Norway or other close connections with Norway. Applications are processed based on the universities and colleges act and national regulations on education support.

You can apply for exemption if you are in one of the following categories: 

- You have a permanent residence permit in Norway

Documentation requirements:

• Copy of your passport or national ID card
• Copy of your residence card
• Copy of the decision letter from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)

- You have a residence permit due to protection (asylum) 

Documentation requirements:

• Copy of your passport or national ID card
• Copy of your residence card
• Copy of the decision letter from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)

- You have a residence permit as a family member of an EU/EEA citizen living in Norway

Documentation requirements:

• Copy of your passport or national ID card
• Copy of your residence card
• Copy of the decision letter from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
• Copy of the registration certificate for your family member

- You have a residence permit due to family immigration, living in Norway

Documentation requirements:

• Copy of your passport or national ID card
• Copy of your residence card
• Copy of the decision letter from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
• Copy of the residence card or registration certificate for your family member

- You are married to a Norwegian citizen (both living in Norway)

Documentation requirements:

• Copy of your passport or national ID card
• Copy of your residence card
• Copy of the decision letter from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
• Copy of your marriage certificate from the Norwegian Tax Administration or from the foreign authoroty who officiated the wedding
• Copy of the residence certificate (bostedsattest) for you and your spouse/legal partner

- You are cohabitating and have children with a Norwegian citizen

Documentation requirements:

• Copy of your passport or national ID card
• Copy of your residence card
• Copy of the decision letter from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
• Copy of the residence certificate (bostedsattest) for you, your cohabitating partner and your child

- You have worked in Norway for at least two years full-time

You do not have to pay tuition fees if you during a qualifying period of at least 24 months have had continuous full-time work in Norway, have been resident in and paid tax to Norway. You must have had a residence permit as an employee during the earning period. There must be no gap during the accrual period or between the accrual period and further studies. However, exceptions can be made for stays of up to 1 year in the event of illness or childbirth.

Documentation requirements:

• Copy of your passport or national ID card
• Copy of your residence card
• Copy of the decision letter from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
• Confirmation(s) from employer(s) showing that you have had continuous full-time employment in Norway for at least 24 months immediately prior to commencing the study programme (start and finish dates). The confirmation(s) must show the role percentage and start and finish dates of the employment. An employment contract is not considered sufficient documentation.

- You have studied in Norway for at least three years full-time

You do not have to pay tuition fees if you during an accrual period of at least 36 months have lived in and been in education in Norway and passed education equivalent to 3 years of full-time education.There must be no gap during the accrual period or between the accrual period and further studies. However, exceptions can be made for stays of up to 1 year in the event of illness or childbirth.

During the qualifying period, you cannot have received support for the education from public education support schemes or Norwegian public support schemes for development.

Documentation requirements:

• Copy of your passport or national ID card
• Copy of your residence card
• Copy of the decision letter from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
• Copy of transcripts of records or diplomas for education completed in Norway

- You are a UK citizen and moved to Norway before December 31st 2020

Documentation requirements:

• Copy of your passport or national ID card
• Copy of your registration certificate

Applicants who have received and accepted an offer of admission may apply for an exemption if you are in one of the above mentioned categories. You apply for exemption by sending an email to: admission@uit.no

If you are granted an exemption, you will receive a confirmation which can be used as documentation when applying for a student residence permit.

Applicants from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland will receive their invoice with payment instructions shortly after accepting the offer of admission.

The deadline for paying the tuition fee will be 2 weeks from the invoice is sent. It can take up to three weeks for the university to register the payment, depending on the bank connection. When the university has registered the payment, we will send a confirmation which can be used as documentation when applying for a student residence permit.

Norway has strict rules when it comes to bank transfers between countries, in accordance with the Act relating to Measures to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (the Anti-Money Laundering Act). The tuition fee must be payed by yourself, from your own bank account. If someone is sponsoring you they have to transfer the required amount to your bank account, so you can make the payment yourself. The only exception is if your sponsor is a person who lives in Norway and has a Norwegian bank account. It can be complicated to refund the money (if necessary) if the payment comes from another person, who may be staying in another country. The tuition fee cannot pe payed by a company or an organisation. 

The tuition fee must be paid in full before each academic year. It is not possible to pay the tuition fee in installments. The semester fee for autumn and spring semester is included in the tuition fee invoice.

PLEASE NOTE: Tuition fee mus NOT be transferred to the deposit account for living expences. You will receive an invoice to pay the tuition fee.

If you have paid the tuition fee, but later have to withdraw from the study place, you can apply to have the tuition fee refunded within September 1st.

After September 1st we ordinarily do not refund the tuition fee.

Exemptions:

Incidents beyond the students control, that makes it impossible to complete the studies: You may be granted full or partial refund, depending on the time.

Please note that after September 1st we do not refund the administration fee of NOK 10 000 and the semester fee for the student welfare organization.

If you want to have the tuition fee refunded, please send an inquiry to the admission office: admission@uit.no.

Non-EU/EEA applicants: The application portal for international degree students starting autumn 2025 opens on October 15th 2024, and the application deadline is November 15th 2024.

EU/EEA and Swiss applicants: The application portal for international degree students starting autumn 2025 opens on February 1st 2025, and the admission deadline is March 1st 2025.

Exemptions: 

• Fine Arts Master: Application deadline March 1st for all applicants.
• Landscape Architecture Master: Application deadline March 1st for all applicants.

We do not offer admission to the spring semester for international applicants. 

You can find the deadlines and other useful information about applying and admission by choosing your level of study on the "How to Apply" page.
When your application is successfully registered, you will receive a receipt for your application to your registered email address. 

The deadline to submit all required documents to your application is the same as the application deadline of the programme you are applying to.

Note: If you have not obtained all the required documentation previously, it may take time. For some applicant groups, documents must be sent directly from previous educational institutions.
Passports can also take time to process. Start organising your documentation as soon as you know you want to apply to study in Norway.

The specific admission requirements to each programme is listed on the programme site. You will find your programme in the english study catalouge. 

If the programme you are looking for is only listed in the Norwegian study catalouge, you must meet the Norwegian language requirements to apply.

There are no preparatory courses in English available at our University. More information on English language requirements on this site: "How to apply".

• Non-EU applicants that applied by the deadline of November 15th, will receive the results of their applications within the end of February.
• EU applicants that Applied by the deadline of March 1st, will receive the results of their applications within the middle of May.
• Both non-EU and EU applicants that Applied for Master in Fine Art and Master in Landscape Architecture will also receive their results within the middle of May.

Contact the Admissions Office
By phone: + 47 77 64 55 90 Monday- Friday 10:00 - 14:00 (Closed for lunch 11:30-12:00)

By e-mail: admission@uit.no