📄 Required documents for incoming exchange students

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Welcome to UiT The Arctic University of Norway!

To ensure a smooth application process, please carefully review the list of documents you need to upload to the Application Web (Søknadsweb).

If you're unsure which exchange programme you belong to, feel free to contact us at:
📧 mobility@uit.no

📌 Select Your Exchange Programme: Choose your programme below to view the specific document requirements:


Application submission deadlines

  • Autumn semester (August - December): START 15 MARCH - DEADLINE 30 APRIL.
  • Spring semester (January - June): START 15 SEPTEMBER - DEADLINE 31 OCTOBER.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR AT UiT

LINK TO THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR AT UiT: Academic Calendar | UiT


📄 List of Required Documents for Incoming Exchange Students

Upload all documents to the Application Web (Søknadsweb)


🚫 Students from UK Universities

If you're studying at a British/UK university, do not use the Erasmus+ category.
➡️ Please apply under the Bilateral Agreements category.


1️⃣ Forms

Choose the correct form based on your exchange type:

✅ The forms are fillable PDFs:

  1. Download to your computer
  2. Fill in the required fields
  3. Upload to Søknadsweb
    🖨️ No need to print!

2️⃣ Transcript of Records

Your transcript must include all completed semesters, even if some grades are pending.

  • 🎓 Bachelor’s Transcript – if applying for bachelor-level courses (course codes 1000–2000)
  • 🎓 Master’s Transcript – if applying for master-level courses (course codes 3000–4000)

🌐 Language Requirements:
Transcripts must be in English, Norwegian, Danish, or Swedish.
If your transcript is in another language, it must be officially translated by your university or a certified translator. The translator’s name and stamp/seal must be visible.


📄 Electronic Transcripts:
UiT accepts official electronic transcripts approved by your home university.


📊 Grade Explanation:
Make sure your transcript includes a grading scale or explanation.


3️⃣ Passport or National ID

  • 🇪🇺 EU/EEA Citizens: Upload a copy of your National ID card or passport (PDF)
  • 🌍 Non-EU/EEA Citizens: Upload a copy of your international passport (PDF)

🔐 All personal documents are protected under the EU GDPR.


4️⃣ Proof of Language Proficiency

You must have at least B2 or C1 level in English (CEFR scale).

✅ Exemptions – No Document Needed:
  • Erasmus+ Students
  • Nordic Students (Finland, Åland Islands, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Sweden)
    – if you studied a Scandinavian language and English in upper secondary school.
  • Students from Australia, Canada, Ireland, UK, USA
    – if you are a native speaker or study primarily in English.

5️⃣ Résumé / CV (Education Only)

Upload a short, clear CV that includes:

  • 👤 Your full name
  • 🎓 Your educational background (upper secondary, bachelor’s, master’s, PhD)
  • 📅 Chronological order only

6️⃣ Digital Learning Agreement (Erasmus+ Students Only)

📅 Deadlines:
  • Autumn Semester: 1 September
  • Spring Semester: 1 February

✉️ Send your Learning Agreement after completing your Søknadsweb application and receiving your admission offer.

🧭 Who Can Help?

Contact your Erasmus Coordinator or International Office at your home university.

📤 How to Send It to UiT:

Use the following details:

  • University Name: UNIVERSITETET I TROMSØ – NORGES ARKTISKE UNIVERSITET
  • Address: Tromsø
  • Erasmus+ Code: N TROMSO 01
  • Faculty/Department: International Cooperation Section
  • Contact Person: Incoming Exchange Team
  • Responsible Person: Incoming Exchange Team
  • Email: mobility@uit.no
  • Phone: +47 77 64 40 00

📄 List of Required Documents for Bilateral Exchange Students from NON-EU institutions - e.g., Australia, Canada, China, Japan, South Africa, South Korea, USA, UK, USA, etc.

Upload all documents to the Application Web (Søknadsweb)


1️⃣ Forms

Choose the correct form based on your exchange type:

✅ The forms are fillable PDFs:

  1. Download to your computer
  2. Fill in the required fields
  3. Upload to Søknadsweb
    🖨️ No need to print!

2️⃣ Transcript of Records

Your transcript must include all completed semesters, even if some grades are pending.

  • 🎓 Bachelor’s Transcript – if applying for bachelor-level courses (course codes 1000–2000)
  • 🎓 Master’s Transcript – if applying for master-level courses (course codes 3000–4000)

🌐 Language Requirements:
Transcripts must be in English, Norwegian, Danish, or Swedish.
If your transcript is in another language, it must be officially translated by your university or a certified translator. The translator’s name and stamp/seal must be visible.


📄 Electronic Transcripts:
UiT accepts official electronic transcripts approved by your home university.


📊 Grade Explanation:
Make sure your transcript includes a grading scale or explanation.


3️⃣ Passport or National ID

  • 🇪🇺 EU/EEA Citizens: Upload a copy of your National ID card or passport (PDF)
  • 🌍 Non-EU/EEA Citizens: Upload a copy of your international passport (PDF)

🔐 All personal documents are protected under the EU GDPR.


4️⃣ Proof of Language Proficiency

You must have at least B2 or C1 level in English (CEFR scale).

📄 How to Document Your Proficiency:

Ask your Exchange Coordinator or International Office to issue a certificate or letter confirming your English level (B2 or C1).

🧪 Optional: You may submit an English test score.
More info about approved English Test Scores: [Incoming exchange students: check whether you are eligible | UiT]

✅ Exemptions – No Document Needed:

Students from universities in Australia, Canada, Ireland, UK, and USA
– if you are a native speaker or study primarily in English.


5️⃣ Résumé / CV (Education Only)

Upload a short, clear CV that includes:

  • 👤 Your full name
  • 🎓 Your educational background (upper secondary, bachelor’s, master’s, PhD)
  • 📅 Chronological order only


📄 List of Required Documents for Nordplus Students from Baltic and Nordic educational institutions

Upload all documents to the Application Web (Søknadsweb)


🚫 Students from UK Universities

If you're studying at a British/UK university, do not use the Erasmus+ category.
➡️ Please apply under the Bilateral Agreements category.


1️⃣ Forms

Choose the correct form based on your exchange type:

✅ The forms are fillable PDFs:

  1. Download to your computer
  2. Fill in the required fields
  3. Upload to Søknadsweb
    🖨️ No need to print!

2️⃣ Transcript of Records

Your transcript must include all completed semesters, even if some grades are pending.

  • 🎓 Bachelor’s Transcript – if applying for bachelor-level courses (course codes 1000–2000)
  • 🎓 Master’s Transcript – if applying for master-level courses (course codes 3000–4000)

🌐 Language Requirements:
Transcripts must be in English, Norwegian, Danish, or Swedish.
If your transcript is in another language, it must be officially translated by your university or a certified translator. The translator’s name and stamp/seal must be visible.


📄 Electronic Transcripts:
UiT accepts official electronic transcripts approved by your home university.


📊 Grade Explanation:
Make sure your transcript includes a grading scale or explanation.


3️⃣ Passport or National ID

  • 🇪🇺 EU/EEA Citizens: Upload a copy of your National ID card or passport (PDF)
  • 🌍 Non-EU/EEA Citizens: Upload a copy of your international passport (PDF)

🔐 All personal documents are protected under the EU GDPR.


4️⃣ Proof of Language Proficiency

You must demonstrate at least B2 or C1 level in English (CEFR scale).

📄 How to Document Your Proficiency:

Ask your Exchange Coordinator or International Office to issue a certificate or letter confirming your English level (B2 or C1).

✅ Exemptions – No Document Needed:
  • Erasmus+ Students
  • Nordic Students (Finland, Åland Islands, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Sweden)
    – if you studied a Scandinavian language and English in upper secondary school.
  • Students from Australia, Canada, Ireland, UK, USA
    – if you are a native speaker or study primarily in English.

5️⃣ Résumé / CV (Education Only)

Upload a short, clear CV that includes:

  • 👤 Your full name
  • 🎓 Your educational background (upper secondary, bachelor’s, master’s, PhD)
  • 📅 Chronological order only


📄 List of Required Documents for North2North Students from educational institutions members of the University of the Arctic - UArctic.

🔗 List of UArctic Member Institutions

Upload all documents to the Application Web (Søknadsweb)


1️⃣ Forms

Choose the correct form based on your exchange type:

✅ The forms are fillable PDFs:

  1. Download to your computer
  2. Fill in the required fields
  3. Upload to Søknadsweb
    🖨️ No need to print!

2️⃣ Transcript of Records

Your transcript must include all completed semesters, even if some grades are pending.

  • 🎓 Bachelor’s Transcript – if applying for bachelor-level courses (course codes 1000–2000)
  • 🎓 Master’s Transcript – if applying for master-level courses (course codes 3000–4000)

🌐 Language Requirements:
Transcripts must be in English, Norwegian, Danish, or Swedish.
If your transcript is in another language, it must be officially translated by your university or a certified translator. The translator’s name and stamp/seal must be visible.


📄 Electronic Transcripts:
UiT accepts official electronic transcripts approved by your home university.


📊 Grade Explanation:
Make sure your transcript includes a grading scale or explanation.


3️⃣ Passport or National ID

  • 🇪🇺 EU/EEA Citizens: Upload a copy of your National ID card or passport (PDF)
  • 🌍 Non-EU/EEA Citizens: Upload a copy of your international passport (PDF)

🔐 All personal documents are protected under the EU GDPR.


4️⃣ Proof of Language Proficiency

You must demonstrate at least B2 or C1 level in English (CEFR scale).

📄 How to Document Your Proficiency:

Ask your Exchange Coordinator or International Office to issue a certificate or letter confirming your English level (B2 or C1).

🧪 Optional: You may submit an English test score.
More info: Check your eligibility | UiT

✅ Exemptions – No Document Needed:

Students from universities in Australia, Canada, Ireland, UK, and USA
– if you are a native speaker or study primarily in English.


5️⃣ Résumé / CV (Education Only)

Upload a short, clear CV that includes:

  • 👤 Your full name
  • 🎓 Your educational background (upper secondary, bachelor’s, master’s, PhD)
  • 📅 Chronological order only


📄 List of Required Documents for Project-Based Exchange Students

Upload all documents to the Application Web (Søknadsweb)


1️⃣ Learning Agreement Forms

Choose the correct form based on your exchange type:

✅ These are fillable PDF forms:

  1. Download to your computer
  2. Fill in the required fields
  3. Upload to Søknadsweb
    🖨️ No need to print!

2️⃣ Transcript of Records

Your transcript must include all completed semesters, even if some grades are pending.

  • 🎓 Bachelor’s Transcript – if applying for bachelor-level courses (course codes 1000–2000)
  • 🎓 Master’s Transcript – if applying for master-level courses (course codes 3000–4000)

🌐 Language Requirements:
Transcripts must be in English, Norwegian, Danish, or Swedish.
If your transcript is in another language, it must be officially translated by your university or a certified translator. The translator’s name and stamp/seal must be visible.


📄 Electronic Transcripts:
UiT accepts official electronic transcripts approved by your home university.


📊 Grade Explanation:
Make sure your transcript includes a grading scale or explanation.


3️⃣ Passport or National ID

  • 🇪🇺 EU/EEA Citizens: Upload a copy of your National ID card or passport (PDF)
  • 🌍 Non-EU/EEA Citizens: Upload a copy of your international passport (PDF)

🔐 All personal documents are protected under the EU GDPR.


4️⃣ Proof of English or Norwegian Language Proficiency

You must demonstrate at least B2 or C1 level in English (CEFR scale).

📄 How to Document Your Proficiency:

Ask your Exchange Coordinator or International Office to issue a certificate or letter confirming your English level (B2 or C1).

🧪 Optional: You may submit an English test score.
More info: Check your eligibility | UiT

✅ Exemptions – No Document Needed:

Students from universities in Australia, Canada, Ireland, UK, and USA
– if you are a native speaker or study primarily in English.


5️⃣ Résumé / CV (Education Only)

Upload a short, clear CV that includes:

  • 👤 Your full name
  • 🎓 Your educational background (upper secondary, bachelor’s, master’s, PhD)
  • 📅 Chronological order only

✂️ Keep it concise and focused on your academic history.


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