Please carefully review the information below which is intended to make your transition to UiT as smooth as possible.
The following is a list of useful websites, with practical information:
After admission you have to apply for student visa to enter Norway for studies. Please apply for student visa as soon as possible, to be sure that your application is processed in time for the semester start.
When applying for student visa you must submit the address you're using in Norway while you are studying at UiT. If you do not have an address in Norway, please use this address:
| The Arctic Student Welfare Organisation of Norway Teorifagbygget House 2 9010 Tromsø, Norway |
| Organisation number: 970 422 528 |
After arriving to Norway, you must register at the local police station within seven days.
When do you need to register with the police?
Non-EU/EEA: The Norwegian Directorate of Norwegian Immigration (UDI) requires that that you apply for a Study Permit and register with the Police within seven days of arriving to Norway. Log in to UDI's Application Portal and make a "follow-up"- appointment with the police.
EU/EEA: The Norwegian Directorate of Norwegian Immigration (UDI) requires that that you register with the Police if you are staying more than three months in Norway. Book an appointment with the Police.
What to bring when you meet with the police
Norwegian identity number:
The Norwegian national identity number is used in many contexts in Norway, including in communication with public authorities, banks and telephone service providers, and for a variety of subscription services. You must apply for a Norwegian Identity number shortly after arriving in Norway. National Identity numbers are issued by the Norwegian Tax Administration to all persons residing in Norway.
Foreigners intending to stay in Norway for less than six months are issued a temporary national identity number (D number). Your national identity number or D number will appear on your tax deduction card.
Proof of financial ability is a formal admission requirements at UiT, for non-EU/EEA applicants. The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) requires that you must have access to enough funds to pay for own living expenses for at least one academic year, to be granted a study permit.
The Arctic Student Welfare Organization of Norway (Studentsamskipnaden) have a deposit account in Danske Bank for foreign students, where they can deposit the required amount of money. You will have access to your money after arriving in Norway through a prepaid card (cash card) until you receive a national ID number to open your own bank account. The deposit will only be transferred to your bank account or to your cash card (se below for detailed information).
Self-funded students must transfer their funds to the deposit account to be able to apply for a student visa (Study Permit). The deadline for transfer is June 1st.
If you live in Norway and have your own Norwegian bank account, you do not need to transfer any fund to the deposit account.
If you live in Norway but do not have your own Norwegian bank account, you may use the student deposit account arrangement to renew or extend your Student Residence Card in Norway. The deadine for transfer is June 1st.
You must deposit NOK 170 368* (for admission autumn 2027) or its equivalent in foreign currency as proof of financial ability for at least one academic year (2 academic semesters). If you are going to be a student for only one semester in Norway, you must deposit NOK 77 440 for the autumn semester and NOK 92 928 for the spring semester.
*The required amount is subject to change by April each year.
Read the conditions of deposit (below) carefully before transferring your money to the deposit account of The Arctic Student Welfare Organization of Norway.
The Swift and IBAN codes are used for electronic payments. Contact your local bank for details.
Make sure to transfer the money exactly in your own name as in your official ID document to the following account in Danske Bank. Please ask your bank clerics if you do not know how to do it.
Deposit bank account details:
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Account number: |
9731 05 35307 |
| Account owner: |
Norges arktiske studentsamskipnad Address: Teorifagbygget Hus 2, N-9037 Tromsø, Norway |
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Account title: |
Deposit account foreign students |
| Receiving bank: |
Danske Bank N-7466 Trondheim, Norway |
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SWIFT / BIC: |
DABANO 22 |
| IBAN: | NO 35 9731 05 35307 |
Please be advised that these conditions are legally binding so read them carefully:
Only students accepted to studies at UiT can deposit money in this account.
There is no interest gained on money deposited in the deposit account.
A banking fee/commission may be deducted from the money deposited in your home country.
You must tell The Arctic Student Welfare Organization your Norwegian address and bank account number as soon as possible.
When the deposit has been registered you will receive a deposit confirmation from UiT.
It can take up to 30 days before the transfer is received, depending on the banking system in your home country. It may also take a few days for us to arrange for the confirmation letter to be sent out.
It may take a few days before you get access to your money after arrival. We therefore recommend that you bring along a debit card or credit card with enough cash for at least two weeks. Visa and Mastercard are accepted at most terminals and ATMs, other banking providers may not be accepted. There is an ATM at most airports, but note that cash is rarely used in Norway. Euro is not an accepted currency in Norway.
Accessing your deposit:
Opening a Norwegian bank account:
Information on how to open a Norwegian bank account after receiving a Norwegain ID number can be found here.
How to transfer your deposit to your own bank account:
In case you cannot start your studies at UiT, your deposit will be refunded.
Please be aware that the final sum returned to you may vary as a result of changes in the exchange rates before or during transfer, or fees charged by your bank. A service fee of NOK 350 will be charged for the return of your deposit.
Send an e-mail to deposit@samskipnaden.no with the following information:
For Russian/American/Canadian and other accounts without IBAN you must send the following information:
Master, Bachelor & onsite One-Year programme students must apply for housing as soon as you have received your offer of admission.
Non-EU/EEA students has priority when housing is granted.
You will find all the information you need regarding housing, and how to apply, here.
If you have any questions regarding housing please contact the Student Welfare Organization directly.
Please note that our housing guarantee applies only to single rooms, not family flat studios. If you intend to apply for a family appartment, you must notify the Housing Department.
For detailed information about familiy immigration please visit the UDI website.
The Arctic Student Welfare Organisation of Norway runs several kindergartens for students’ children aged 0-6, please see their website for more information.
All students are required to pay a semester fee of NOK 670 per semester to The Arctic Student Welfare Organisation. The payment of this semester fee will allow you to register for classes, sit examinations, access student counselling, gain membership in student organisations and receive a student card. The latter entitles you to reduced fares on public transport and reduced ticket prices to various cultural events, etc.
Students who pay tuition fees: The semester fee is included in the tuition fee.