🎓 Incoming exchange students: joint-degree Erasmus+ mobility at UiT
Welcome to UiT!
This guide is for joint-degree master's students who will spend one or more semesters at UiT as part of an Erasmus+ mobility period.
Follow the steps below to prepare for your stay in Norway and complete the required Erasmus+ documentation before and after your arrival.
📧 Questions about admission and applications should be directed to the Admission Office.
If you would like to apply for admission to a joint degree master's programme at UiT, please contact the Admission Office for guidance on application procedures and admission requirements.
📋 Process at a glance
1️⃣ Apply for housing → 2️⃣ Submit your Digital Learning Agreement → 3️⃣ Arrange financial documentation (if required) → 4️⃣ Prepare for your stay in Norway → 5️⃣ Join Debut Week International → 6️⃣ Confirm your arrival at UiT → 7️⃣ Complete your enrolment at UiT → 8️⃣ Need help?
We strongly recommend applying for housing as early as possible.
- ✅ Follow up on your housing application and regularly check your email for updates from the Housing Office (Samskipnaden).
🏠 Housing information and applications:
Incoming exchange students: how to apply for housing | UiT
📌 Questions about housing must be directed to the Housing Office (Samskipnaden).
All joint-degree master's students receiving an Erasmus+ scholarship must submit a Digital Learning Agreement covering their study period at UiT.
Please contact your Erasmus Coordinator or International Office at your home institution for assistance.
Use the following details when submitting your Digital Learning Agreement to UiT:
- Institution name: UNIVERSITETET I TROMSØ – NORGES ARKTISKE UNIVERSITET
- City: Tromsø
- Erasmus code: N TROMSO 01
- Contact person: Incoming Student Exchange Team
- Responsible person: Incoming Student Exchange Team
- Email: mobility@uit.no
- Telephone: +47 77 64 40 00
Students who require a residence permit for studies in Norway must normally document sufficient funds to cover their living expenses during their stay.
You may transfer funds to UiT's student deposit account:
🔗 💰 Incoming exchange students: Student Deposit Account for Visa Purposes | UiT
Erasmus+ scholarship holders may not need to transfer funds to the student deposit account.
Instead, your sending institution may issue official documentation confirming that you receive an Erasmus+ scholarship that is sufficient to cover your stay in Norway.
Moving to Norway is an exciting experience, but it may take some time to adjust to a new country, climate, and culture.
We strongly recommend preparing for your stay before travelling to Norway.
📖 Survival guide for international students
Before arriving at UiT, we recommend reading the Survival Guide for International Students.
The guide includes information about:
- ✅ Campus locations
- ✅ Weather and seasonal temperatures
- ✅ Clothing and outdoor equipment
- ✅ Banking and payment systems
- ✅ Transportation and travelling in Northern Norway
- ✅ Everyday life as an international student
- ✅ Practical tips for settling in at UiT
📖 Read the guide here:
Survival tips for new students | UiT
We strongly encourage all joint-degree master's students to participate in Debut Week International, UiT's orientation programme for international students.
✅ We strongly recommend registering before arriving in Norway.
Debut Week is a great way to get started at UiT and meet fellow students before classes begin.
During Debut Week, you can:
- Meet other international and Norwegian students.
- Learn about studying and living in Norway.
- Receive practical information about UiT and student life.
- Participate in social and cultural activities.
🎉 Registration and programme information:
Debut Week International – Orientation Programme for International Students | UiT
📄 Confirmation of arrival (Erasmus+ students)
Many home universities require Erasmus+ students to submit a document confirming the start of their exchange period. This document may be called:
- Confirmation of Arrival
- Certificate of Arrival
- Certificate of Presence
- Confirmation of Exchange Period
Before requesting a signature
Please contact your home university's International Office or Erasmus+ Coordinator to:
- ✅ Obtain the correct form.
- ✅ Complete all required student information, including your full name, home institution, and arrival date.
How to have your form signed
You can have your Confirmation of Arrival signed:
- ✅ During Debut Week International.
- ✅ After the orientation programme by sending the form as a Word or PDF attachment to mobility@uit.no.
⚠️ Important: UiT can only confirm your arrival after you have arrived in Norway and completed your enrolment. Before sending the form, please make sure that all required fields have been completed, including your arrival date.
The Checklist for New Students provides a step-by-step guide to becoming a registered student at UiT.
The checklist includes information on:
- ✅ Activating your UiT user account
- ✅ Completing your enrolment
- ✅ Accessing StudentWeb and Canvas
- ✅ Setting up your UiT email account
- ✅ Obtaining your digital student ID
- ✅ Preparing for the start of the semester
✅ Access the Checklist for New Students:
/studentportal/new/checklist" target="_blank"> Checklist for New Students | UiT
If you have questions about the orientation programme and your Erasmus+ mobility period at UiT, please contact:
If you have questions about your master's programme or academic matters, please contact the Programme Coordinator for your programme.
You can find the Programme Coordinator's contact details in the Study Catalogue. Open the relevant master's programme and scroll down to the "Contact us" section.
Last changed: 21.07.2026 09.08
