đ Academic calendar at UiT
The academic year at UiT runs from August to June and is divided into two semesters: Autumn Semester and Spring Semester.
đ Autumn Semester 2026
| Teaching period begins | 10 August 2026 |
| Teaching period ends | 19 December 2026 |
| Deadline for semester registration and enrolment | 1 September 2026 |
| Orientation programme for international students | Debut WEEK International |
đž Spring Semester 2027
| Teaching period begins | 11 January 2027 |
| Teaching period ends | 18 June 2027 |
| Deadline for semester registration and enrolment | 1 February 2027 |
| Orientation programme for international students | Debut WEEK International |
â Before the semester starts
- Activate your UiT student account.
- Complete your semester registration and enrolment before the deadline.
- Check your course timetable and examination dates.
- Register for Debut Week International if you are a new international student.
- Link to the checklist for enrolment: Checklist new students | UiT
đ Important information
- National public holidays in Norway are marked in red in the official calendar:
- Teaching periods may vary slightly depending on your faculty, campus, or study programme.
- Always check your timetable, course information, and exam schedule in StudentWeb and Canvas after admission.
đŁ New international students: We strongly recommend participating in Debut WEEK International. It is the best way to meet other students, learn about life in Norway, and get ready for your studies at UiT.
ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 / 2026
National holidays in Norway (marked in red)
AUTUMN SEMESTER 2025
Tuition start: 11 August 2025
Tuition end: 15 December 2025
ENROLMENT
Deadline for semester registration and attendance and changes to Learning Agreement (exchange students): 1 September
SPRING SEMESTER 2026
Tuition start: 05 January 2026
Tuition end: 19 June 2026
ENROLMENT
Deadline for semester registration and attendance and changes to Learning Agreement (exchange students): 1 February
ACADEMIC YEAR 2024 - 2025
The academic year in Norway normally lasts for 10 months and runs from August to June. National holidays in Norway (marked in red)
AUTUMN SEMESTER 2024
Tuition start: 12 August 2024
Tuition end: 16 December 2024
ENROLMENT
Deadline for semester registration and attendance and changes to Learning Agreement (exchange students): 1 September
SPRING SEMESTER 2025
Tuition start: 06 January 2025
Tuition end: 20 June 2025
ENROLMENT
Deadline for semester registration and attendance and changes to Learning Agreement (exchange students): 1 February
ACADEMIC YEAR 2023 - 2024
The academic year in Norway normally lasts for 10 months and runs from August to June. National holidays in Norway (marked in red)
AUTUMN SEMESTER 2023
Tuition start: 14 August 2023
Tuition end: 15 December 2023
ENROLMENT
Deadline for semester registration and attendance and changes to Learning Agreement (exchange students): 1 September
SPRING SEMESTER 2024
Tuition start: 08 January 2024
Tuition end: 14 June 2024
ENROLMENT
Deadline for semester registration and attendance and changes to Learning Agreement (exchange students): 1 February
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