Type Public University Administrative staff 3083.4 Total enrollment 9,000 (2011) Rector Anne Husebekk | Established 1968 Students 11948.1 Phone +47 77 64 40 00 Founded 1968 | |
Athletics Tromsøstudentenes Idrettslag (TSI) Affiliations European University Association, University of the Arctic, Cooperative network Notable alumni Sandra Borch, Per‑Mathias Høgmo, Elisabeth Aspaker, Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide, Tom Høgli Similar University of Oslo, University of Bergen, Norwegian University of Scienc, University of Stavanger, Nord University Profiles |
The University of Tromsø - The Arctic University of Norway (Norwegian: Universitetet i Tromsø – Norges arktiske universitet; is the world's northernmost university. Located in the city of Tromsø, Norway, it was established in 1968, and opened in 1972. It is one of eight universities in Norway. The University of Tromsø is the largest research and educational institution in northern Norway. The University's location makes it a natural venue for the development of studies of the region's natural environment, culture, and society.
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- Study at the world s northernmost university
- Faculties and other units
- Other units
- Notable employees
- Logo
- References
The main focus of the University's activities is on the Auroral light research, Space science, Fishery science, Biotechnology, Linguistics, Multicultural societies, Saami culture, Telemedicine, epidemiology and a wide spectrum of Arctic research projects. The close vicinity of the Norwegian Polar Institute, the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research and the Polar Environmental Centre gives Tromsø added weight and importance as an international centre for Arctic research. Research activities, however, are not limited to Arctic studies. The University researchers work within a broad range of subjects and are recognised both nationally and internationally.
On January 1, 2009 the University of Tromsø merged with Tromsø University College. On August 1, 2013 the university merged with Finnmark University College to form Universitetet i Tromsø – Norges arktiske universitet (The University of Tromsø – The Arctic University of Norway), thereby adding campuses in Alta, Hammerfest and Kirkenes. On January 1, 2016 Narvik University College and Harstad University College merged with UiT - The Arctic University of Norway. As of January 2016 the university now has 6 campus locations in northern Norway, the main campus being Tromsø.
Study at the world s northernmost university
Faculties and other units
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Science and Technology
Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics
Faculty of Fine Arts
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Sports, Tourism and Social Work
Other units
Notable employees
Logo
The ravens in the university's logo are Huginn and Muninn. In Norse mythology, Hugin and Munin travel the world for Odin, bringing him news and information. Huginn represents thought and Muninn memory. Ravens are an early Norse symbol, used f.ex. on the raven banner.