Enrolment checklist for international students

This checklist walks you through the essential steps to get started as a student at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Follow these steps in order to ensure a smooth start to your studies.



How to activate your user account

  • After admission, you’ll receive an email titled “Aktivere UiT brukerkonto – Activate UiT user account” with instructions to activate your account.
  • Check your spam folder if you haven’t received it.
  • Once activated, you’ll get access to services like email, Canvas, and StudentWeb. Please see below for detailed information about the services.
  • For detailed information about the user account, please visit: User account | UiT

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IT Services for Students

The following services will be available after 20 minutes from the activation:

All other services will be available the following day. These are services include:


Paying the Semester Fee

Please pay as early as possible, and no later than 1 September for autumn semester (August - December) and 1 February for spring semester (January - June).

  • The semester fee is NOK 710.
  • pay via Student Web → Payments → Create Invoice.
  • It goes to The Arctic Student Welfare Organisation.
  • NOK 40 of the fee supports SAIH (The Norwegian Students’ and Academics’ International Assistance Fund).

The Student Parliament at UiT encourages students to support SAIH. However, if you wish to opt out, you can change the amount on the payment slip from NOK 710 to NOK 670.

Creating an invoice on Studentweb to pay the semester fee

  • Log into your account on Studentweb. Select Payments in the top menu and choose Create invoice. 
  • Remember to type in correctly the bank account (IBAN), BIC (Swift), and invoice number.

Overseas payment

  • Contact your local bank or money transfer service.
  • Use the exact exchange rates to Norwegian Kroner and add the commission that may be deducted from the money transfer before making the payment.
  • Note: if paying from abroad, allow up to to 12 days for processing.

KID Number
When paying through through a local Norwegian bank, make sure to enter the correct KID number. If you don’t, your payment won’t be registered in Studentweb.

Reimbursement of the Semester Fee

If you decide not to study, you can request a refund by emailing your receipt to: ssa-system@hjelp.uit.no.

Deadlines for reimbursement

  • 1 October for Autumn Semester
  • 1 March for Spring Semester

Questions about the semester fee?

Please contact studieinfo@hjelp.uit.no.


How to log in to the Student Web:

  • Log in to Student Web using your UiT username via Feide ( (choose affiliation: UiT The Arctic University of Norway).
  • Complete your Education Plan (this counts as semester registration).
  • If you have a Norwegian IDNumber (Personnummer), send documentation to ssa-system@hjelp.uit.no to update your student profile in our system.

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Deadlines for semester registration

  • 1 September for autumn semester (August - December).
  • 1 February for spring semester (January - June).

Deadlines for withdrawal from exams:

  • 14 days before exam.

Digital student ID

  • Download the Student ID app from App Store or Google Play.
  • Log in with your UiT username and accept the terms.
  • The app shows your semester receipt and works offline.

This app is accepted as a valid student ID to get discounts on trains, buses and other services that gives you student discounts.

Access card

As a student at UiT you are entitled to a access card. The access card is used as:

Where to get your access card?

Visit the nearest Student Information Desk on your campus. Please bring a valid ID (driver's licence or passport).

Lost your access card or/and access code?

To report your access card lost or you want to change PIN, log in to miniinfo.uit.no with your UiT user account or visit the nearest Student Information Desk on your campus..

Note: Access to this website is not available outside UiT's internet network - if you do not use UiT's VPN on your device.


How to log in to Canvas

Canvas is where you’ll find course materials, assignments, lecture presentations, reading lists, and announcements.

  • Log in after activating your UiT user account (step #1) and registering for the semester (step #2). Canvas | UiT
  • To change language to English: Go to Account → Settings → Language → English.
  • Download Canvas on your mobile device: Canvas Student iOS and Canvas Student Android

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Changing the language preference in Canvas

You can select a preferred language (English) in your user settings, which will override the account default in Norwegian ("Norsk bokmål") language.

  1. In Account Navigation Bar ("Konto" in Norwegian),
  2. click the Settings link ("Innstillinger" in Norwegian).Click "Rediger innstillinger" on the right side of the page on Canvas,
  3. Select Language ("Språk" in Norwegian) in the Settings tab for your name ("Innstillinger for + your full name"), click the Default Language drop-down menu to choose English,
  4. Update Settings ("Oppdater Innstillinger" in Norwegian) by clicking the "Oppdater Innstillinger" button.

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Course timetable

  • Use the online Timetable to find your class schedules.
  • Make sure you use the correct course code when searching for your course in the timetable.
  • Book reading rooms through the timetable.

Course syllabus

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Bachelor's / Master's / One-year programme students: 

  • Changes to your education plan must be approved by your Programme Coordinator.
  • You can find your Programme Coordinator in your course description in the Study Catalogue: Study Catalogue.
  • Note: You must also document satisfactory progress in your studies (minimum 30 ECTS  credits each semester) to be able to renew your student visa without difficulties with the immigration authorities in Norwa. For more information about visa renewal, please visit: Visa renewal | UiT

Incoming exchange students


Bachelor's, Master's and One-Year Programme students

  • Study Plan & Academic Questions: Contact your Programme Coordinator listed in the Study Catalogue.
  • Progression Report for Student Visa Renewal: Reach out to your Programme Coordinator via the Study Catalogue.
  • Technical & Login Issues (Studentweb, Canvas, etc.): Contact IT Support by submitting this form: Contact Form for Login Issues
  • Practical Matters and Student Services: For student card, access card, printing, transcripts, or confirmation of enrolment: Email: studieinfo@hjelp.uit.no or visit the nearest Student Information Desk on your campus.

Incoming exchange students

  • Course-Related Questions: Please email: mobility@uit.no
  • Traineeship-Related Questions:  Contact your Traineeship Supervisor or the Responsible Person who signed your Learning Agreement or research plan at UiT.
  • Technical & Login Issues (Studentweb, Canvas, etc.): Contact IT Support by submitting this form: Contact Form for Login Issues
  • Practical Matters and Student Services: For student card, access card, printing, transcripts, or confirmation of enrolment: Email: studieinfo@hjelp.uit.no or visit the nearest Student Information Desk on your campus.

Studying with disability

Students with disabilities or special needs are entitled to adaptations in their daily student life and examinations to ensure equal access to learning and education.

  • Contact the Responsible Person at your faculty for help with exams, learning materials, and accessibility: Studying with disability

Incoming exchange students


Norwegian language courses

UiT offers a wide range of Norwegian language and literature courses at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels. These courses are exclusively available at the Tromsø campus.


Borrowing books from the University Library

To borrow materials from the University Library, you need a library card. Your university access card also functions as a library card. Alternatively, you may use a Norwegian national library card.

Mandatory course: Information Literacy and Academic Integrity

Norwegian universities take plagiarism very seriously. As part of our orientation week, all new students are required to attend a lecture on information literacy and plagiarism.

We also recommend completing the UiT-developed Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on information literacy, which allows you to study at your own pace:

🎓 Explore the courses: Mandatory course: Information Literacy and Academic Integrity


📍 Police Registration

If you're staying in Norway for more than 3 months:

  • Non-EU/EEA nationals: you must apply for a Study Permit before arriving in Norway and regsiter with the police after arriving in Norway.
  • EU/EEA/Swiss nationals must register with the police after arrival.
  • Nordic nationals (Denmark, Finland, Iceland or Sweden): NO registration required.

For more information, please visit: International Students (After Arrival in Norway): Registration with the Police, Visa Renewal, and Part-Time Work | UiT

💰 Student Deposit Service (Non-EU/EEA students only)

  • While waiting for your Norwegian ID number (needed to open a bank account), you can access your deposit using a Danske Bank Prepaid Card.
  • The card is available from the Arctic Student Welfare Organization (Samskipnaden).
  • It can be used in stores, ATMs, and payment terminals marked with BankAxept.
  • Note: Samskipnaden does not accept cash or cheques.
  • Questions? Email deposit@samskipnaden.no or visit your local Samskipnaden office.

👨‍💼 Part-Time Work

🆔 Norwegian ID Number (Bachelor's and Master's students only)

  • Once you receive your Norwegian National ID number, email it to studieinfo@hjelp.uit.no.
  • Be sure to attach the official letter from the Norwegian Population Registry or Tax Office.

🎓 Student Life at UiT

Make the most of your time at UiT by exploring everything student life has to offer!

🧑‍🎓 Student Life & Organisations

Get involved in student organisations, clubs, and events to meet new people, build your network, and enjoy life outside the classroom. There’s something for everyone—from sports and music to politics and volunteering. Explore your options here: student life and organisations

🏠 Student Housing – Samskipnaden

Looking for a place to live? Samskipnaden offers affordable student housing close to campus. Apply early to secure a spot!

🔗 Learn more about student housing

🩺 Insurance and health services

Make sure you're covered! Learn about health insurance, how to access medical services, and what to do if you need help while studying in Norway.

🔗 Learn more about insurance and health services

🌐 Student Portal

The Student Portal is your go-to hub for everything academic—course registration, schedules, exams, and more.

🔗 Access the Student Portal

💼 Part-Time Work

Want to gain experience or earn extra money? Learn about part-time job opportunities for international students and the rules for working in Norway.

🔗 Learn more about part-time work

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