University of Tromsø
Scholarship
Undergraduate
Scholarships available here:
Native
(Norwegian / EU / EEA / Swiss) Students
·
Free
Tuition + Small Semester Fee
All Norwegian, EU, EEA, and EFTA students do not pay tuition; they only pay a nominal semester fee (~NOK 350–690). UiT follows national policy of free
higher education for these groups
·
Lånekassen
(Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund)
Eligible Norwegian (and some EU/EEA) students can apply
for a combined loan + grant, typically providing around 10,000 NOK/month for living expenses—a portion of which may be
forgiven under academic conditions
International
(Non‑EU/EEA) Students
1. Tuition
& Financial Requirements
·
Tuition
is required,
and students must demonstrate access to approximately NOK 137,907/year in living funds (a visa requirement) .
·
No
direct UiT undergraduate scholarships exist for non-EU/EEA full-degree students
2. External
Funding Options
·
Norwegian
Quota Scheme & EEA/Norway Grants
Provides tuition waivers and partial living/travel support
for undergraduate students from selected developing countries via official
frameworks and bilateral programs
·
Erasmus+
& Erasmus Mundus
Exchange students from partner universities may receive
monthly grants (€250–850) plus travel/tuition waivers
·
Education
Future International Scholarship (India)
For Indian students, partial funding between INR 200,000–1,000,000 (~NOK 20,000–100,000) is offered toward undergraduate
study
·
UiT
Partner Institution Scholarships
Students participating in exchange, summer/winter schools,
or research collaborations with UiT-linked partners may qualify for tuition support or research
travel grants Other Grants
Some niche programs (e.g., NRK Barents+, Nordlys) offer partial or full funding including travel/living expenses
Eligibility
Highlights
·
EU/EEA/EFTA
students:
Free tuition; eligible for Lånekassen.
·
Non‑EU/EEA
students:
Must self-fund unless holding special external scholarships (Quota, EEA grants,
Erasmus, etc.).
·
Education
Future:
Specifically for Indian students, competitive based on merit.
·
Partner
scholarships:
Accessible via study abroad, research, or exchange collaboration.
Graduate
Scholarships available here:
Native
(Norwegian / EU / EEA / Swiss) Students
·
Tuition
& Fees
Norwegian and EU/EEA/EFTA students pay no tuition, only a semester fee (~350–690 NOK)
·
Lånekassen
(Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund)
Provides combined loans and grants,
typically ~ 10,000 NOK/month in support, with grants convertible under academic
progress
International
(Non‑EU/EEA) Students
1. Tuition
+ Living Cost Requirements
·
Tuition
fees apply,
and students must demonstrate funds (~137,907 NOK/year) to meet visa
requirements
·
UiT
does not offer
direct master’s or PhD scholarships for these students .
2. External
& Scheme-Based Scholarships
·
Norwegian
Quota Scheme & EEA/Norway Grants
For students from selected developing countries—covers
tuition, partial living allowance, and travel; typically a combination of grant
and loan (40/60%)
·
Erasmus+
/ Erasmus Mundus
Offers monthly stipends (€250–850), travel support, and
tuition waivers for exchange or joint-degree students
·
High
North Fellowship
For students from Canada, Japan, Russia, South Korea, and
the USA—covers monthly stipend (~9,440 NOK) and travel grants
·
NORPART
/ Nordlys / Barents+ / Norwegian–Russian schemes
UiT participates in these mobility programs, funding
tuition and/or living costs for partner-country students
·
Marie
Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships
Postgraduate research funding for all nationalities in
collaboration with UiT
3. PhD
Funding
·
PhD
positions are salaried roles, typically ~500,000 NOK/year with full employment
benefits. Applicants must secure funding (UiT or external grants) before
admission .
Eligibility
Criteria
·
Quota
Scheme / EEA Grants: Students from developing countries; selection based on nationality
and admission to UiT
·
Erasmus+
/ Erasmus Mundus: Through Erasmus university partnerships/joint degrees .
·
High
North Fellowship: Open to students from Canada, Japan, Russia, South Korea, and the USA
pursuing studies in Northern Norway
·
Marie
Curie:
Postgraduate researchers with strong project proposals in collaboration with
UiT
·
PhD
Fellowships:
Must hold a master’s degree; employment requires official funding
Courses
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Eligibility criteria
Undergraduate Admission Eligibility – UiT
1. General Academic Requirement
To apply for a Bachelor's program at UiT, you must fulfill the Higher
Education Entrance Qualification for Norway. This is
assessed based on your country's educational background, using the GSU List
maintained by NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education).
2. Norwegian Language Proficiency
All undergraduate programs at UiT are taught in
Norwegian, so proficiency
in Norwegian is mandatory.
Accepted proofs of proficiency include:
|
Option |
Requirement |
|
Bergenstesten |
Pass (≥ 450) |
|
“Trinn 3” Exam at University |
Passed |
|
Norwegian Language Level 3 |
Passed course/exam |
|
VG3-level Norwegian in High School |
Passed with grade 2 or higher |
3. English Language Proficiency
Although not the main instruction language, you must also demonstrate
proficiency in English.
Accepted tests:
|
Test |
Minimum Requirement |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.5 overall |
|
TOEFL iBT |
90+ |
|
Cambridge C1/C2 |
Grade C or better |
|
GCE O-/A-Level English |
Grade C or higher |
|
IB Diploma |
English A or B HL accepted |
4. Grade Requirements
·
Minimum GPA requirement: C (on ECTS
scale) or its national equivalent
·
For competitive programs (e.g., law,
health sciences, engineering), higher grades may be needed
5. Financial Documentation (for Non-EU/EEA
Students)
Non-EU/EEA applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial resources for
living in Norway:
·
Amount: NOK 137,907
per year (2024-25 estimate)
·
This is required for a study
permit/visa
7. Application Deadlines
|
Applicant Type |
Deadline |
|
International (non-EU/EEA) |
December 1 (year before
intake) |
|
EU/EEA Applicants |
March 1 – April 15 |
|
Norwegian Applicants |
April 15 |
Graduate Admission Eligibility – UiT (Master’s
Programs)
UiT offers several Master’s programs taught
in English, especially in fields like Arctic
studies, health sciences, marine biology, data science, indigenous studies, and
more.
1. Bachelor’s Degree Requirement
You must have completed a Bachelor’s degree (or
equivalent) from a recognized institution:
|
Requirement |
Details |
|
Duration |
At least 3 years (180 ECTS) |
|
Field of Study |
Must be relevant to the Master's program
you are applying for |
|
Recognition |
The degree must be recognized by UiT
and NOKUT (the Norwegian authority on foreign education) |
2. Academic Grade Requirements
|
Origin |
Minimum Grade Requirement (typically) |
|
India |
First Division or 60%+ in Bachelor's |
|
Pakistan |
4-year Bachelor’s or 2+2 degree with
60%+ |
|
USA |
GPA of 3.0 or higher |
|
UK |
2:2 or 2:1 Honours Bachelor’s Degree |
|
EU/EEA |
ECTS grade C or better |
3. English Language Proficiency
UiT requires proof of English proficiency for all Master's programs taught
in English.
|
Test |
Minimum Score |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.5 overall (no band below 5.5) |
|
TOEFL iBT |
85–90+ |
|
PTE Academic |
62+ |
|
Cambridge CAE/CPE |
Grade C or above |
|
GCE O-/A-Level English |
Grade C or higher |
|
IB English A/B HL |
Accepted |
Exemptions apply if:
·
Your bachelor's was taught entirely in
English (in specific countries)
·
You are from an English-speaking
country
4. Program-Specific Requirements
Some Master’s programs at UiT require:
·
Motivation letter or
statement of purpose (SOP)
·
CV/resume
·
Letters of recommendation
·
Portfolio
(for design, architecture, visual media)
·
Research proposal
(for research-based programs)
Make sure to check the individual program pages for any additional
academic prerequisites (e.g., mathematics, programming, lab
experience).
5. Financial Requirements (for Non-EU/EEA
Applicants)
·
UiT does not charge
tuition, but non-EU/EEA applicants
must show proof of financial ability to live in Norway:
o
Minimum required: NOK
137,907/year (for 2025–26)
o
This is a requirement for your study
visa/residence permit
Funds can be self-financed or through a scholarship.
Accommodation
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Undergraduate
Scholarships available here:
Native
(Norwegian / EU / EEA / Swiss) Students
·
Free
Tuition + Small Semester Fee
All Norwegian, EU, EEA, and EFTA students do not pay tuition; they only pay a nominal semester fee (~NOK 350–690). UiT follows national policy of free
higher education for these groups
·
Lånekassen
(Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund)
Eligible Norwegian (and some EU/EEA) students can apply
for a combined loan + grant, typically providing around 10,000 NOK/month for living expenses—a portion of which may be
forgiven under academic conditions
International
(Non‑EU/EEA) Students
1. Tuition
& Financial Requirements
·
Tuition
is required,
and students must demonstrate access to approximately NOK 137,907/year in living funds (a visa requirement) .
·
No
direct UiT undergraduate scholarships exist for non-EU/EEA full-degree students
2. External
Funding Options
·
Norwegian
Quota Scheme & EEA/Norway Grants
Provides tuition waivers and partial living/travel support
for undergraduate students from selected developing countries via official
frameworks and bilateral programs
·
Erasmus+
& Erasmus Mundus
Exchange students from partner universities may receive
monthly grants (€250–850) plus travel/tuition waivers
·
Education
Future International Scholarship (India)
For Indian students, partial funding between INR 200,000–1,000,000 (~NOK 20,000–100,000) is offered toward undergraduate
study
·
UiT
Partner Institution Scholarships
Students participating in exchange, summer/winter schools,
or research collaborations with UiT-linked partners may qualify for tuition support or research
travel grants Other Grants
Some niche programs (e.g., NRK Barents+, Nordlys) offer partial or full funding including travel/living expenses
Eligibility
Highlights
·
EU/EEA/EFTA
students:
Free tuition; eligible for Lånekassen.
·
Non‑EU/EEA
students:
Must self-fund unless holding special external scholarships (Quota, EEA grants,
Erasmus, etc.).
·
Education
Future:
Specifically for Indian students, competitive based on merit.
·
Partner
scholarships:
Accessible via study abroad, research, or exchange collaboration.
Graduate
Scholarships available here:
Native
(Norwegian / EU / EEA / Swiss) Students
·
Tuition
& Fees
Norwegian and EU/EEA/EFTA students pay no tuition, only a semester fee (~350–690 NOK)
·
Lånekassen
(Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund)
Provides combined loans and grants,
typically ~ 10,000 NOK/month in support, with grants convertible under academic
progress
International
(Non‑EU/EEA) Students
1. Tuition
+ Living Cost Requirements
·
Tuition
fees apply,
and students must demonstrate funds (~137,907 NOK/year) to meet visa
requirements
·
UiT
does not offer
direct master’s or PhD scholarships for these students .
2. External
& Scheme-Based Scholarships
·
Norwegian
Quota Scheme & EEA/Norway Grants
For students from selected developing countries—covers
tuition, partial living allowance, and travel; typically a combination of grant
and loan (40/60%)
·
Erasmus+
/ Erasmus Mundus
Offers monthly stipends (€250–850), travel support, and
tuition waivers for exchange or joint-degree students
·
High
North Fellowship
For students from Canada, Japan, Russia, South Korea, and
the USA—covers monthly stipend (~9,440 NOK) and travel grants
·
NORPART
/ Nordlys / Barents+ / Norwegian–Russian schemes
UiT participates in these mobility programs, funding
tuition and/or living costs for partner-country students
·
Marie
Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships
Postgraduate research funding for all nationalities in
collaboration with UiT
3. PhD
Funding
·
PhD
positions are salaried roles, typically ~500,000 NOK/year with full employment
benefits. Applicants must secure funding (UiT or external grants) before
admission .
Eligibility
Criteria
·
Quota
Scheme / EEA Grants: Students from developing countries; selection based on nationality
and admission to UiT
·
Erasmus+
/ Erasmus Mundus: Through Erasmus university partnerships/joint degrees .
·
High
North Fellowship: Open to students from Canada, Japan, Russia, South Korea, and the USA
pursuing studies in Northern Norway
·
Marie
Curie:
Postgraduate researchers with strong project proposals in collaboration with
UiT
·
PhD
Fellowships:
Must hold a master’s degree; employment requires official funding
No results found
Undergraduate Admission Eligibility – UiT
1. General Academic Requirement
To apply for a Bachelor's program at UiT, you must fulfill the Higher
Education Entrance Qualification for Norway. This is
assessed based on your country's educational background, using the GSU List
maintained by NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education).
2. Norwegian Language Proficiency
All undergraduate programs at UiT are taught in
Norwegian, so proficiency
in Norwegian is mandatory.
Accepted proofs of proficiency include:
|
Option |
Requirement |
|
Bergenstesten |
Pass (≥ 450) |
|
“Trinn 3” Exam at University |
Passed |
|
Norwegian Language Level 3 |
Passed course/exam |
|
VG3-level Norwegian in High School |
Passed with grade 2 or higher |
3. English Language Proficiency
Although not the main instruction language, you must also demonstrate
proficiency in English.
Accepted tests:
|
Test |
Minimum Requirement |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.5 overall |
|
TOEFL iBT |
90+ |
|
Cambridge C1/C2 |
Grade C or better |
|
GCE O-/A-Level English |
Grade C or higher |
|
IB Diploma |
English A or B HL accepted |
4. Grade Requirements
·
Minimum GPA requirement: C (on ECTS
scale) or its national equivalent
·
For competitive programs (e.g., law,
health sciences, engineering), higher grades may be needed
5. Financial Documentation (for Non-EU/EEA
Students)
Non-EU/EEA applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial resources for
living in Norway:
·
Amount: NOK 137,907
per year (2024-25 estimate)
·
This is required for a study
permit/visa
7. Application Deadlines
|
Applicant Type |
Deadline |
|
International (non-EU/EEA) |
December 1 (year before
intake) |
|
EU/EEA Applicants |
March 1 – April 15 |
|
Norwegian Applicants |
April 15 |
Graduate Admission Eligibility – UiT (Master’s
Programs)
UiT offers several Master’s programs taught
in English, especially in fields like Arctic
studies, health sciences, marine biology, data science, indigenous studies, and
more.
1. Bachelor’s Degree Requirement
You must have completed a Bachelor’s degree (or
equivalent) from a recognized institution:
|
Requirement |
Details |
|
Duration |
At least 3 years (180 ECTS) |
|
Field of Study |
Must be relevant to the Master's program
you are applying for |
|
Recognition |
The degree must be recognized by UiT
and NOKUT (the Norwegian authority on foreign education) |
2. Academic Grade Requirements
|
Origin |
Minimum Grade Requirement (typically) |
|
India |
First Division or 60%+ in Bachelor's |
|
Pakistan |
4-year Bachelor’s or 2+2 degree with
60%+ |
|
USA |
GPA of 3.0 or higher |
|
UK |
2:2 or 2:1 Honours Bachelor’s Degree |
|
EU/EEA |
ECTS grade C or better |
3. English Language Proficiency
UiT requires proof of English proficiency for all Master's programs taught
in English.
|
Test |
Minimum Score |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.5 overall (no band below 5.5) |
|
TOEFL iBT |
85–90+ |
|
PTE Academic |
62+ |
|
Cambridge CAE/CPE |
Grade C or above |
|
GCE O-/A-Level English |
Grade C or higher |
|
IB English A/B HL |
Accepted |
Exemptions apply if:
·
Your bachelor's was taught entirely in
English (in specific countries)
·
You are from an English-speaking
country
4. Program-Specific Requirements
Some Master’s programs at UiT require:
·
Motivation letter or
statement of purpose (SOP)
·
CV/resume
·
Letters of recommendation
·
Portfolio
(for design, architecture, visual media)
·
Research proposal
(for research-based programs)
Make sure to check the individual program pages for any additional
academic prerequisites (e.g., mathematics, programming, lab
experience).
5. Financial Requirements (for Non-EU/EEA
Applicants)
·
UiT does not charge
tuition, but non-EU/EEA applicants
must show proof of financial ability to live in Norway:
o
Minimum required: NOK
137,907/year (for 2025–26)
o
This is a requirement for your study
visa/residence permit
Funds can be self-financed or through a scholarship.