Program Description

The Forkurs for ingeniĝr- og sivilingeniĝrutdanning is a one-year program offered by UiT The Arctic University of Norway. The program is designed for candidates who lack general study competence and wish to qualify for admission to engineering studies.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Have passed and completed an approved trade or journeyman's examination
• Have passed VG1 and VG2 vocational subjects in Norwegian/Nordic upper secondary school
• Have real competence, which requires being 18 years or older in the admission year, documenting at least 5 years of full-time work experience and/or education above primary school level
• Have general study competence

Program Structure

The program consists of the following subjects:

• Mathematics: 408 hours
• Physics: 245 hours
• Norwegian: 218 hours
• English: 109 hours
• Technology and Society: 109 hours

The program is offered at several campuses, including Tromsĝ, Narvik, Alta, Kirkenes, and Hammerfest. The workload for the program is equivalent to a normal workweek, with consideration for on-campus instruction, in addition to individual effort.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for the program are detailed in the applicable study plan.

Access to Further Studies

The program qualifies students for admission to:

• 3-year engineering education/bachelor's degree in engineering
• Integrated master's studies in technological subjects, according to the national plan established by the University and College Council

Teaching and Assessment

The teaching methods and assessment procedures vary between campuses. For example:

• In Narvik, the program is full-time and campus-based, with 80% attendance requirement.
• In Alta, the teaching takes place on campus as classroom instruction with 80% attendance requirement.
• In Kirkenes and Hammerfest, the program is offered as a partially online education with mandatory gatherings and submissions.
• In Tromsĝ, the teaching takes place in the Technology Building, with a focus on classroom instruction and dedicated teachers.

Exchange

Information about destinations for studies abroad is available.

Program Details

• Duration: 1 year
• Credits (ECTS): 0
• Application deadline: April 15
• Number of study places:
  • Narvik: 50
  • Alta: 20
  • Bodĝ: 30
  • Hammerfest: 10
  • Kirkenes: 5
  • Tromsĝ: 70
• Application code:
  • Tromsĝ: 4004
  • Narvik: 4500
  • Alta: 4501
  • Bodĝ: 4502 (not available for admission in the fall of 2026)
  • Kirkenes: 4504
  • Hammerfest: 4505

University of Tromso: A Summary

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Overview:

UiT Norges arktiske universitet (University of Tromso) is a public university located in Tromso, Norway. It is known for its focus on Arctic research and education.