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Academic disciplines

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is the northernmost university of the world. Its location on the edge of the Arctic implies a mission. The Arctic is of increasing global importance. Climate change, the exploitation of Arctic resources and environmental threats are topics of great public concern, and which UiT takes special interest in.

Our specialist areas of focus are where we bring a range of academic disciplines together in order to contributes to knowledge-based development at the regional, national and international level. The academic disciplines include:

• Humanities and Media Studies
• Engineering and Civil Engineering
• Fine Arts, Dance, Drama and Music
• Teacher Training and Educational Sciences
• Marine Studies, Fisheries and Biosciences
• Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences and Social Work
• Tourism, Sports and Outdoor Recreation
• Social Sciences and Law
• Safety, Societtal Security and Emergency Preparedness
• Language and Literature
• Economy, Management and Business Administration

BUIlDING BRIDGES: INTERNATIONALISATION AT HOME AND ABROAD

International cooperation is a precondition in order for UiT The Arctic University of Norway to offer outstanding education and world-leading research for students, trainees, researchers, academic groups and staff from our partner universities.

Click on the links below for more information about our international contacts, cooperation and research possibilities at UiT.