Incoming exchange students: grants, financial support and budget
As an exchange student, you have several options for applying for additional financial support and grants during your stay at UiT. You should contact the International Office or the responsible person at your home educational institution to explore whether such support is available for you and how to apply.
Since some grants have specific application deadlines, it is advisable to begin investigating these opportunities early—preferably one year before your planned exchange at UiT.
Incoming exchange students from partner institutions are exempt from paying tuition and semester fees at UiT.
An estimate of a student’s cost of living is prepared and revised annually by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen). Your actual expenses will depend on your lifestyle and personal choices.
Their recommendation is that you need approximately NOK 166 859 for the study year 2025-2026 (August 2025 - June 2026).
This means you need to have:
- NOK 75 845 for the autumn semester in 2025 (August - December).
- NOK 91 014 for the spring semester in 2026 (January - June).
All figures are stated in Norwegian kroner (NOK).
| Item | Cost |
| Semester fee (only non-exchange students) | NOK 710 per semester |
| Housing (incl. first semester deposit) | ca. NOK 33,000 (5 months rent) deposit before moving into the unit. |
| Food | ca. NOK 21,000 (6 months) |
| Books/academic supplies | ca. NOK 6,000 (5 months) |
| Winter clothing and shoes | NOK 4000 per academic year (depending on lifestyle) |
| Transportation (under 30, above + approx. 40%)* | NOK 3,500 for one semester (Transportation costs are lower for Alta, Harstad and Narvik since the city centre or/and the student housing are situated close to the campus) |
| Other expenses and living costs will depend on your lifestyle (gym subscription, Netflix, Spotify, medical expenses, alcohol, cigarettes, restaurants, recreations; trips, etc.) | NOK 7, 400 |
| TOTAL (APPROXIMATIVELY) | NOK 80 000 |
AVAILABLE GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
What is the Erasmus+ Grant?
The Erasmus+ grant is available to students from EU countries, North Macedonia, Serbia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Türkye. It provides financial support for travel and subsistence costs. The amount may vary depending on:
- Differences in living costs between countries
- The number of applicants
- Travel distance
- Availability of other grants
How to apply
You must apply through the international or Erasmus+ office at your home university. Grants cannot be applied for directly through UiT.
What is the Nordplus Grant?
The Nordplus Higher Education Programme supports mobility and networking at bachelor’s and master’s levels among institutions in the Nordic and Baltic countries. It promotes collaboration through exchanges, shared experiences, best practices, and innovative outcomes.
How to apply
Contact the international office at your home university to learn how to apply. UiT does not accept direct applications for Nordplus grants.
What is the North2North Grant?
north2north is the mobility program of the University of the Arctic. The students from the north2north institutions in USA, Canada, Iceland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, France, Scotland and Australia can apply for a mobility at another north2north institution abroad.
What is the North2North Grant?
North2North is the mobility programme of the UArctic - University of the Arctic - north2north Institutional Contacts. Students from member institutions in the USA, Canada, Iceland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, France, Scotland, and Australia may apply for exchanges at other North2North institutions.
How to apply
Apply through the international office or North2North coordinator at your home university: UArctic - University of the Arctic - north2north Institutional Contacts.
What is NORSTIP?
NORSTIP is a Norwegian scholarship scheme for students from selected partner countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Current Eligible Master’s Programmes at UiT:
- Master's degree in Peace and Conflict Transformation (Campus Tromsø)
- Master's degree in Industrial Engineering (Campus Narvik)
- Master's degree in Marine Biotechnology (Campus Tromsø)
- Master's degree in Applied Computer Science (Campus Narvik)
- Master's degree in Public Health (Campus Tromsø)
- Master's degree in Visual and Multimodal Anthropology (Campus Tromsø)
Eligibility Criteria:
- You must be nominated by your home university
- Your university must be a NORSTIP partner with UiT
- You must receive an invitation email from UiT to apply
What Are Project-Based Grants?
These grants allow Norwegian institutions to host students from partner institutions in third countries not associated with the Erasmus+ programme. These institutions must have a bilateral exchange agreement with UiT. Grants support both study and internship stays.
How to apply
Apply through the international office or project coordinator at your home university. UiT does not accept direct applications.
COUNTRY-SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
The Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation: The Scholarship | The Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation (external link)
The Anglo-Norse Society Scholarships and Grants: Scholarships & Grants (external link)
- The American Scandinavian Foundation: Fellowships/Grants to Study in Scandinavia - ASF
- Fulbright programme: US Students | fulbright.no
- The Norway-American Association: SCHOLARSHIPS | NORAM
- Sons of Norway Foundation Scholarships: Scholarships | Sons of Norway
- The Lakselaget Foundation Scholarships: Lakselaget - Foundation and Scholarships
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