Incoming exchange students: how to log in to the Application Web (Søknadsweb) to apply for exchange

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🎓 How to apply for exchange at UiT – step-by-step guide

✉️ Before you begin

  • You can only access the Application Web if you’ve been nominated by your home university/college.
  • You’ll receive an email from UiT titled “Nomination for student exchange” with instructions.
  • If you’re unsure which email address was used for your nomination, contact:
    📧 mobility@uit.no

  • Autumn Semester (August–December)
    🗓️ Opens: 15 March | Deadline: 30 April

  • Spring Semester (January–June)
    🗓️ Opens: 15 September | Deadline: 31 October

🩺 Clinical traineeship and Medical Electives students (e.g. Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Paramedics, Physiotherapy, Social Education (Vernepleie)):
Please follow the separate deadlines and procedures listed here.


Other students (e.g., Micro Courses and BIP): You can find the deadlines for your application in the section "Application alternatives" after logging in to the Application Web (Søknadsweb).



  • Home address: Format: Use international format: Address Line 1: street name and house number. Address Line 2: you can leave it empty. Postal Code and City: e.g., 3999 - Paris. (P.O. Boxes is not accepted). Tip: You can find the correct postal code by googling your street name and city on Google Maps: Google Maps
  • Mobile Number: Required for emergency contact and during the enrolment process.
  • Language: Choose English (even if you speak Norwegian, Swedish or Danish).

  • Application Alternative: Choose your subject area, which is your host school/department at UiT.
  • Documentation/Application submission deadline: it is the date besides the subject field in the Application Altenatives.
  • For illustration, open the image provided.
  • In the comment box:
    • Course-based students: list your desired courses.
    • Traineeship students: write in the subject field traineeship.

 Do not click the “New Application” tab – it’s not for exchange students.


  • Upload all documents as PDF files
  • Use Microsoft Lens to convert images to PDF if needed
    📱 iOS | Android

🔗 List of required documents (Exchange to UiT)

🔗 List of required documents (Exchange to UNIS on Svalbard)

🔗 List of required documents (Norstip Master's Students)


  • Autumn semester courses published: 15 March
  • Spring semester courses published: 15 September

🔗 Course Catalogue for exchange students


  • You’ll receive a confirmation email after uploading each document.
  • Status of your applications: You can track your application under “My Applications” in the top menu.
  • To withdraw or modify your application, click on the gray button "Change Application" under the tab section "My Applications". Note: Withdrawal and changes are only possible before the application deadline.
  • Multiple applications: Exchange students are NOT allowed to make multiple applications besides their application for exchange, which is by invitation only.

  • The Incoming Exchange Team will check your documents.
  • If anything is missing, they’ll contact you.
  • Your application will then be forwarded to the academic department for review.
📅 Review starts:
  • 10 May for autumn semester.
  • 10 November for spring semester.
For more information about the admission process, please visit: Incoming exchange students: admission process at a glance! | UiT

  • You’ll receive your Letter of Acceptance by:

    • June (for autumn semester)
    • December (for spring semester)
  • Accept or decline your offer in Søknadsweb by the deadline stated in your email.

⚠️ Do not book travel until you’ve accepted your offer.


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Last changed: 05.09.2025 15.46
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