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Spend a Fall or Spring Semester in Tromsø, Norway

  • Spend a semester abroad in Tromsø, the largest city in northern Norway, with access to the amazing natural wonders of the Arctic.
  • Enjoy life outside of class with a variety of cultural activities, outdoor excursions, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures.
  • Experience Norwegian culture living in or around Tromsø and exploring the rest of the country.
  • Engage in courses covering a wide range of topics, including the humanities, business, and environmental sciences — all taught in English.
A summer view of Tromsø, Norway, showing the harbor and colorful waterfront buildings backed by snow-capped mountains.

Discover Tromsø, Norway

Experience life above the Arctic Circle in the “Paris of the North,” where breathtaking fjords, the Northern Lights, and the Midnight Sun create an unforgettable backdrop for your studies. A world-renowned Arctic research environment, Tromsø is home to The Arctic University of Norway, offering student life in the city that blends culture with outdoor exploration.

As part of the Թϱ Norway program in Tromsø, you will earn academic credit while immersing yourself in one of the world’s most spectacular regions.

Living in Norway

Housing

Housing is based on availability each semester. You may need to find your own accommodations using resources recommended by The Arctic University of Norway.

Orientation

You will begin your study abroad experience before you even leave home by participating in information sessions and a Pre-Departure Orientation with Թϱ’s Global Education Program staff, allowing you to connect with others in the program and reflect on your goals.

A dusk aerial view of Tromsø, Norway, showing the illuminated city, bridge, and fjord surrounded by snow-covered mountains.
Pedestrians walk past a historic wooden storefront selling souvenirs and gifts in downtown Tromsø, Norway.

Academics

The Թϱ Norway program in Tromsø offers a curriculum that meets the needs of a range of undergraduate majors. Courses in the humanities, economics, and environmental sciences are taught in English, with the option to take a course to learn Norwegian. At The Arctic University of Norway, you will take courses and participate in activities with local students as well as other exchange students from many different countries, bringing many cultures together and giving you a truly global experience.

As you will be taking courses at another university, courses will be accepted back to Թϱ as transfer credits and will not impact your Թϱ GPA. Be sure to talk to your academic or faculty advisor about how study abroad will fit into your degree plan.

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Travel medical insurance
  • Pre-Departure Orientation

Semester Dates

Students spend approximately 16–19 weeks in Tromsø. Fall semester students arrive in Norway around mid-August and return home in mid-December. Spring semester students arrive in Norway at the beginning of January and return home in mid-June.

Prerequisites

Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. No Norwegian language experience is necessary, and all academic majors are welcome. Students should bring their own laptops.

Costs

Students may use all Թϱ scholarships and financial aid to study abroad and are billed the same tuition as a traditional on-campus semester. Students are responsible for arranging and paying for their own housing.

Scholarships

Students participating in a Թϱ semester abroad program will be automatically awarded a $500 Global Education Scholarship. You may also apply for the — established by Mrs. Eva M. Downs, whose late husband, Jacques M. Downs, was a beloved history professor at UNE. The Downs family are champions of global education and Թϱ’s campus in Morocco. This scholarship was established to provide support for students who may not otherwise be able or inclined to participate in a semester abroad at the Թϱ Tangier Campus or other Թϱ semester abroad program.

  • Deadline for fall semester abroad programs: March 1
  • Deadline for spring semester abroad programs: September 1

Other outside scholarships may be available; visit the scholarship opportunities listing or contact the Global Education team for more details.

The northern lights glow green over Tromsø, Norway, illuminating the Arctic Cathedral and harbor at night.

Apply

Ready to apply for a semester in Tromsø, Norway? Fill out our easy , or visit us on the second floor of Ripich Commons in room 234 or at the Global Education desk.

Application Deadlines

Spring 2027

September 1, 2026

Fall 2027

March 1, 2027