Incoming exchange students: course catalogues

• Accessing your timetable: Timetable is published after your arrival to Norway. Information about how to access the Timetable and change courses will be sent to you after the admission process is finalized in May (for commencement in the autumn semester) or December (for commencement in the spring semester). Link to the Timetable: TP: Timetable
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• Studying with disability: please see this website Studying with disability | UiT

The selection of course modules is the most important step in your application because it determines whether you are going to receive your admission offer in time or not. Student who usually ignore or neglect the information in this section, get their application delayed. This is why we strongly urge you to carefully read the information in this section.

Please keep these criteria in mind when choosing your course modules:

• Course selection: you must choose most of your courses from the specific Department at UiT that has an agreement with your home university and within the subject field of your current degree programme at your home university. You can also choose courses from other departments if you meet the admission requirements for these course modules. NOTE: Students who select modules from more than one academic school/department and various subject fields are more likely to experience timetable clashes and delay in the assessment of their application.
• Selecting course modules from different campuses: it is NOT possible to mix course modules from different campuses per semester because the campuses are located in different cities.
• Admission requirements: each course module has admission requirements, also known as prerequisites. You MUST meet the admission requirements when choosing them. Note: UiT cannot be held responisble for not being accepted to courses if you do not meet the admission requirements.
• How many modules you can choose? The minimum credit load per semester is 30 ECTS. We encourage you to choose 50 - 70 ECTS during your application to increase your chance of being admitted to at least 30 ECTS modules that are not in conflict in the Timetable.
• Course levels: each module starts with 3 abbreviation letters (for example, KJE for chemistry, BIO for biology, PSY for psychology) and 4 numerical digits in the catalogues. The modules with the numerical digits 1000 - 2000 are for bachelor's degree students. The modules with the numerical digits 3000 - 4000 are for master's students - it means you must have completed your bachelor's degree or 180 ECTS at your home university to be able to choose these modules.

Course modules are listed twice a year in the Course Catalogue for incoming exchange students:

• Course modules taught in the autumn semester: 15 March
• Course modules taught in the spring semester: 15 September

There are TWO course catalogues available for incoming exchange students:

NOTE! Make sure you have chosen the correct semester (autumn/spring) and campus (Alta, Harstad, Narvik or Tromsø) after you have opened the course catalogue.

COURSE MODULES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH

• Course modules taught in English: https://en.uit.no/education/courses/incoming

COURSE MODULES TAUGHT IN NORWEGIAN

• Course modules taught in Norwegian (these courses are available only for students with advanced knowledge in Norwegian, Danish or Swedish): https://uit.no/utdanning/emner/innreisende

We highly recommend that you choose one of the following course packages, provided that you fulfill the admission requirements or any prerequisites for each course in the package.

Timetable: The courses within each package are coordinated with each other, which means that the exams and schedules will not collide. Other combinations of courses than the course packages listed below, will probably have collisions in schedules and exams. NOTE: Students who select modules from more than one academic school/department and various subject fields are more likely to experience timetable clashes and delay in the assessment of their application.

Subject: Arctic Norway

1. HIS-1111 Arctic Norway and the Barents Region - Aspects of history (10 ECTS)
2. SOA-1006 Arctic Norway - Aspects of Culture (10 ECTS)
3. STV-1006 Arctic Norway - Aspects of Politics, Government and International Relations (10 ECTS)

These three courses are coordinated in relation to lectures and exam.

You can find information about the admission requirements in the course description in the Course Catalogue: English-taught courses for incoming exchange students | UiT

Subject: English Language:

1. ENG-1014 Introduction to English Language (10 ECTS)
2. ENG-1120 Introduction to American Studies (10 ECTS)
3. ENG-1122 Introduction to Literature (10 ECTS)

These three courses are coordinated in relation to lectures and exam.

You can find information about the admission requirements in the course description in the Course Catalogue: English-taught courses for incoming exchange students | UiT

Subject: Language, Psychology & Narratives:

1. ENG-2019 Psychology of Language (10 ECTS)
2. ENG-2109 Life Narratives (10 ECTS)

These two courses are coordinated in relation to lectures and exam.

You can find information about the admission requirements in the course description in the Course Catalogue: English-taught courses for incoming exchange students | UiT

Subject: Nordic Languages:

1. NOR-1021 Moderne språkstruktur. Spesialemne for internasjonale studenter (10 ECTS)
2. NOR-1121 Nordisk litteratur fra 1880 til andre verdenskrig. Spesialemne for internasjonale studenter (10 ECTS)
3. NOR-1122 Nordisk litteratur fra 2. verdenskrig til i dag. Spesialemne for internasjonale studenter (10 ECTS).

Please note: the NOR-courses are taught Norwegian language side by side with local Norwegian students. Exchange students are however exempted from the requirement of documenting "nynorsk", and the evaluation of exams follows criteria which are adapted to the premises set for international students.

These three courses are coordinated in relation to lectures and exam.

You can find information about the admission requirements in the course description in the Course Catalogue: English-taught courses for incoming exchange students | UiT

Subject: Spanish Language:

1. SPA-1014 Praktisk spansk II (10 ECTS)
2. SPA-1011 Spansk grammatikk (10 ECTS)
3. SPA-1111 Innføring i spanskspråklig litteratur (10 ECTS)

Please note: these courses are mainly taught in Spanish, with Norwegian as help language. To take courses in Spanish, we ask you to first consult the course coordinator at your faculty/department by sending an email to aisi@hjelp.uit.no.

These three courses are coordinated in relation to lectures and exam.

You can find information about the admission requirements in the course description in the Course Catalogue: English-taught courses for incoming exchange students | UiT

Subject: Art History:

1. KVI-2517 Sámi Art in Context (10 ECTS)

Please note: you can combine this course with other courses, but it is highly probable that you might change some courses when the Timetable is published after your arrival to Norway. Information about how to change courses will be sent to you after the admission process is finalized in May (for commencement in the autumn semester) or December (for commencement in the spring semester).

You can find information about the admission requirements in the course description in the Course Catalogue: English-taught courses for incoming exchange students | UiT

Subject: Archeology:

1. ARK-1035: Arctic Rock Art (10 ECTS)

Please note: you can combine this course with other courses, but it is highly probable that you might change some courses when the Timetable is published after your arrival to Norway. Information about how to change courses will be sent to you after the admission process is finalized in May (for commencement in the autumn semester) or December (for commencement in the spring semester).

You can find information about the admission requirements in the course description in the Course Catalogue: English-taught courses for incoming exchange students | UiT

We highly recommend that you choose one of the following course packages, provided that you fulfill the admission requirements or any prerequisites for each course in the package.

Timetable: The courses within each package are coordinated with each other, which means that the exams and schedules will not collide. Other combinations of courses than the course packages listed below, will probably have collisions in schedules and exams. NOTE: Students who select modules from more than one academic school/department and various subject fields are more likely to experience timetable clashes and delay in the assessment of their application.

Please note: you have completed 180 ECTS or bachelor's degree at your home university to be allowed to take courses at master's level.

Subject: Social Planning:

1. SPL-3014 Arctic Cities Field Course (20 ECTS)
2. SPL-3010 Culture, Politics and Planning (10 ECTS)

These courses are coordinated in relation to lectures and exam.

You can find information about the admission requirements in the course description in the Course Catalogue: English-taught courses for incoming exchange students | UiT

Subject: Peace and Conflict Transformation

1. SVF-3021 Integrated Peace and Conflict Studies (20 ECTS)
2. SVF-3022 Culture, Conflict and Society (10 ECTS)

These courses are coordinated in relation to lectures and exam.

You can find information about the admission requirements in the course description in the Course Catalogue: English-taught courses for incoming exchange students | UiT

Subject: Indigenous Studies

1. HIS-3005 History of Indigenous Peoples - Indigenous people, ethnic minorities and the multi-cultural society in the North (10 ECTS)
2. HIF-3620 Indigenous Revitalization - Languages, Literature and Arts (10 ECTS)
3. IND-3025 Introduction to Indigenous Studies (10 ECTS)

These courses are coordinated in relation to lectures and exam.

You can find information about the admission requirements in the course description in the Course Catalogue: English-taught courses for incoming exchange students | UiT

Subject: English language, Linguistics & Literature - Package 1

1. ENG-3019 Psycholinguistics and Neurocognition of Multilingualism (10 ECTS)
2. ENG-3060 Multilingualism (10 ECTS)
3. HIF-3010 Syntax I (10 ECTS)
4. HIF-3022 Phonology I (10 ECTS)

These courses are coordinated in relation to lectures and exam.

You can find information about the admission requirements in the course description in the Course Catalogue: English-taught courses for incoming exchange students | UiT

Subject: English language, Linguistics & Literature - Package 2

1. ENG-3102 Development of the Novel (10ECTS)
2. ENG-3192 Literary and Cultural Theory (10ECTS)
3. ENG-3196 Literature and Justice (10 ECTS)

These courses are coordinated in relation to lectures and exam.

You can find information about the admission requirements in the course description in the Course Catalogue: English-taught courses for incoming exchange students | UiT

Subject: Advanced Norwegian Language (Norsk trinn III) - Package 1

1. NOR-0035 Norsk for internasjonale studenter - trinn 3, skriftlig (10 ECTS)
2. NOR-0036 Norsk for internasjonale studenter - trinn 3, muntlig (10ECTS)

Du kan i tillegg velge et annet emne, men vær oppmerksom på at timeplan og/eller eksamen kan kollidere. Dette må du ta ansvar for selv for å sjekke opp.

These courses are coordinated in relation to lectures and exam.

You can find information about the admission requirements in the course description in the Course Catalogue: English-taught courses for incoming exchange students | UiT

Subject: Advanced Norwegian Language (Norsk trinn 3 årsstudium (kun for studenter som skal være to semester): - One-Year Course

Autumn/høst 2025 to Spring/vår 2026

1. NOR-0037 Norsk for internasjonale studenter - trinn 3, skriftlig - ettårsstudium (10 - ECTS)
2. NOR-0038 Norsk for internasjonale studenter - trinn 3, muntlig - ettårsstudium (10ECTS)

Du kan i tillegg velge et annet emne, men vær oppmerksom på at timeplan og/eller eksamen kan kollidere. Dette må du ta ansvar for selv for å sjekke opp.

These courses are coordinated in relation to lectures and exam.

You can find information about the admission requirements in the course description in the Course Catalogue: English-taught courses for incoming exchange students | UiT

Course package (30ETS) - Specializing in marketing (Economy) – Autmn 2025 - CAMPUS HARSTAD

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This course package equips students with essential skills for roles in tourism, retail, service, and experience management. Students are prepared to enhance customer engagement, drive sustainable business growth, and apply innovative strategies across diverse industries and global markets. It includes lectures, seminars, company visits, and field excursions, blending theory with practical experience.

BED-2320 - Retail management (7,5 ECTS): This course provides an in-depth look at retail management with a focus on brick-and-mortar operations, covering essential topics like retail strategy, competitive advantage, omni-channel retailing, and store design.

BED-2322 - Service management and innovation (7,5 ECTS): This course explores service management in marketing, covering the unique traits of services, balancing intangible and tangible elements, customer and business roles, and the importance of innovation in service design, delivery, and development.

BED-2325 - Tourism management (7,5 ECTS): This course provides an essential introduction to the tourism industry, addressing its supply and demand dimensions. Students will gain a broad understanding of tourism history, key destinations, market segmentation, and management of tourism and hospitality.

BED-2321 - Experience development (7,5 ECTS): This course examines society’s shift to the experience economy, focusing on experiences as key economic offerings. It explores co-creation, value creation, and consumer influence, covering diverse areas like nature, culture, and lifestyle while emphasizing consumer power in marketing.

Attendance: Teaching and examinations require physical attendance

Study place: Harstad
Entry requirements: We welcome students from all our partner universities along with our own business students. Exchange students from our partners do not pay tuition fee, only a semester fee of NOK 710.
Accommodation: Our Student Welfare Organization offer student housing in Harstad, and exchange students will be prioritized. For more information about application and other offerings please visit: samskipnaden.no/en

Why you should choose Harstad as you study destination:

• You find campus Harstad in the town-center, beautifully located on the harbor promenade, surrounded by fjords and mountains.
• Uniqueness and quality of the studies
• Small scale teaching environments
• Modern facilities and close dialog with the professors
• Wide range of services provided by the Arctic Student Welfare Organization
• Nearby student accommodation available

The conditions for outdoor life are excellent all year. Ski trails lead you to the magic nature with snow landscapes and Northern Lights in winter. During the summer, you can hike through forests and over mountains, experiencing the Midnight Sun. The tours scale to whatever level of fitness and challenge you need

Level A1 (0 ECTS), Level A2 (0 ECTS), and Level B1 (0 ECTS) are open for all exchange students in Tromsø only. All exchange students can register for these levels after their arrival to Tromsø. These courses take place in the afternoons and evenings.

• Link to more information: Norwegian language courses and programmes - Campus Tromsø | UiT