Quick Information
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Link | Apply via the official page |
| Official Source | https://en.uit.no/om/internasjonalisering/portal/art?p_document_id=661229 |
Why University of Tromsø stands out
The University of Tromsø, officially UiT The Arctic University of Norway, is the world’s northernmost university, based in Tromsø inside the Arctic Circle. Its research and teaching focus strongly on Arctic themes, including climate, marine science, indigenous studies and northern health. The university offers around 30 English-taught master’s and bachelor’s degree programmes, and its Studies in English pages give international applicants a single starting point. Doctoral study is available in science, health sciences and other fields, with PhD programmes that normally take three years. Tromsø is a small, lively Arctic city with the northern lights in winter and the midnight sun in summer.
What you can study
International students can apply for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes. The main fields are medicine and health sciences, natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, and the arts and humanities. Around 30 master’s and bachelor’s programmes are taught in English. Doctoral programmes include a PhD in Science, covering physics, geosciences, computer science, chemistry, technology, mathematics, statistics, bio-informatics and molecular and structural biology, and a PhD in Health Sciences.
International admissions
Applications open in October, with a deadline of 1 December. Applicants should use the official Studies in English page for the current programme list, requirements and deadlines, since these are set per programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do international students apply to the University of Tromsø?
Applications open in October, with a deadline of 1 December. Check the official Studies in English page for the current programme list, requirements and deadlines.
How many programmes are taught in English?
Around 30 master’s and bachelor’s degree programmes are taught in English, according to the university’s official Studies in English page.
Do international students pay tuition at the University of Tromsø?
This is not stated clearly on the official pages opened: the Studies in English page still says there are no tuition fees, but Norway’s 2023 rule requires non-EU, EEA and Swiss students to pay tuition. Check the official page for your chosen programme before applying.
Can I do a PhD at the University of Tromsø?
Yes. Doctoral programmes include a PhD in Science and a PhD in Health Sciences, normally taking three years of full-time study.