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Universitetssenteret på Svalbard

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world rank  2948

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Overview

Founded in 1993, the Universitetssenteret på Svalbard (The University Centre in Svalbard) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Longyearbyen (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), Svalbard. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Universitetssenteret på Svalbard (UNIS) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Universitetssenteret på Svalbard (UNIS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 31-year-old Norwegian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNIS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) The University Centre in Svalbard
Acronym UNIS
Founded 1993
Motto Arctic Science for Global Challenges
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official Universitetssenteret på Svalbard general video presentation.

University Location

Address PO Box 156
Longyearbyen
9171 Svalbard
Norway
Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universitetssenteret på Svalbard Phone Number +47 79 02 33 00
Universitetssenteret på Svalbard Fax Number +47

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universitetssenteret på Svalbard.

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's admission information.

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universitetssenteret på Svalbard a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Admission Office Admission Office

P.O. Box 156
Longyearbyen 9171
79 02 33 00


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universitetssenteret på Svalbard.

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard has an enrollment range of 250-499 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).


Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Control Type Control Type

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard is a public higher education institution.


Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Entity Type Entity Type

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's main facilities:


Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Library


Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's main services:


Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1993


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Facebook page Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's X (formerly Twitter) page Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's YouTube channel Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's Instagram page Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universitetssenteret på Svalbard's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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