EN🧭 Your journey to UiT: from admission to arrival for international students
Welcome to UiT The Arctic University of Norway!
We are excited to welcome you. This page will guide you through the most important steps before arriving in Norway and starting your studies.
We recommend following the information below in the order presented. This will help ensure a smooth transition to student life at UiT.
🚀 Quick overview:
- 📩 Accept your offer of admission
- 🏠 Apply for student housing
- 💳 Check tuition fee requirements
- 🛂 Check immigration requirements
- ✈️ Plan your arrival in Norway
- 🎉 Join Orientation week
- 📱 Connect with other students on the Goin' app
- 📝 Complete your enrolment and semester registration
✅ Essential steps before arrival
📩 Accept your offer of admission
Confirm your study place by accepting your offer in Application Web (Søknadsweb).
🏠 Apply for student housing
Secure your accommodation by applying for student housing through the Housing Office.
💳 Tuition fees
Degree students: check whether tuition fees apply to you and complete payment requirements.
🛂 Immigration requirements
Find out whether you need a visa, permit or registration before travelling.
👨👩👧👦 Students with family
Learn about moving to Norway with family members and required permits.
🛡️ Insurance
Make sure you have appropriate insurance coverage before travelling to Norway.
✅ Preparing for life in Norway
💰 Student budget
Learn about living costs and prepare a realistic budget for your studies.
ℹ️ Practical tips
Learn about healthcare, banking, mobile services and daily life in Norway.
✅ Getting started at UiT
🎉 Orientation week
Sign up for orientation activities and start meeting other international students.
📅 Academic calendar
Review key dates for enrolment, teaching, examinations and university holidays.
✈️ Plan your arrival
Find travel information and prepare for your journey to your campus.
📱 Goin' app
Connect with students, access information and start building your social network.
📝 Enrolment
Here you will find a step-by-step checklist explaining how to activate your student account, register for courses, complete semester registration and access important student services.
Last updated: 31.07.2026 16:56