University of the Arctic
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
About the School
The world's northernmost comprehensive university, with approximately 15,500 students across 8 colleges. Ranked 242 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Campuses are located in Tromsø, Alta, Narvik, Harstad, and other areas. Key strengths include polar environments/climate change, space physics and aurora research, fisheries and marine biology, Arctic medicine and telemedicine, conflict and peace studies, and Sámi indigenous research.
Popular Majors
Application Information
Language requirements
IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90
Tuition Reference
100,500-150,500 NOK/year (Non-EU students; price reduced after 8 of 2026)
Application deadline
2026-11-15 (Non-EU Master's, earliest among the four schools)
Scholarship
No scholarships for international students. The MPhil in Indigenous Studies is tuition-free.
Accommodation Details
Samskipnaden i Nord student housing: immediate room assignment not guaranteed. Single rooms approximately 4,000-6,000 NOK/month.