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The University of Tromsø
We explore global issues from
a close-up perspective.
The university of tromsø was established
by parliamentary decision in 1968 and
admitted its first students in 1972. Over
these 40 years, the university has devel-
oped into a full-scale classical university
which covers all major fields of study.
Key research areas
• Biomarine studies, biomedicine and
biotechnology
• Health and welfare studies,including
telemedicine and social medicine
• Indigenous studies, including
questionsrelating to sámi
language and identity
• Northern and arctic
studies,including
central fields such
as technology
and science,
social sciences
and the
humanities
9.000 Students from all over
the world fulfill their dreams
at uit
Uit offers a wide range of programs at all
levels. Out of our 250 programs, around
40 are taught in english.
Most of UiT’s English taught master’s
degree programmes reflect the specific
character of the University’s location in
the High North. An increasing number
of our traditional Norwegian study pro-
grammes offer courses of international
interest in English. You will find at-
tractive subjects at both Bachelor and
Master levels in all of UiT’s six faculties.
Facts and figures
• The university of tromsø has six
faulties:
• Health sciences
• Law
• Fine arts
• Biosciences, fisheries and economics
• Humanities, social sciences and
education
• Science and technology
Faculty and staff: 2.500
Students: 9.300
Doctoral dissertations
2012: 109
Annual revenue:
nok 2,2 billion
Photo: Jo JoremAarseth Photo: Marius Hansen Photo: To-Foto AS