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The University Centre in 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

The University Centre in Svalbard's Control Typepublic

Entity

The University Centre in Svalbard's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

The University Centre in Svalbard' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

The University Centre in Svalbard's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name The University Centre in Svalbard
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Campus Location

Address PO Box 156
Longyearbyen
9171 Svalbard
Norway
The University Centre in Svalbard Phone Number +47 79 02 33 00
The University Centre in 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 The University Centre in 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 The University Centre in Svalbard's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This The University Centre in 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 The University Centre in Svalbard.

The University Centre in 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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Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic The University Centre in Svalbard's admission information.

The University Centre in Svalbard's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


The University Centre in Svalbard's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has The University Centre in Svalbard a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

The University Centre in Svalbard's acceptance rate range is not reported.


The University Centre in Svalbard's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


The University Centre in Svalbard's Admission Office Admission Office

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


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Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for The University Centre in Svalbard.

The University Centre in Svalbard's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

The University Centre in Svalbard has an enrollment range of 250-499 students making it a very small-sized institution.


The University Centre in Svalbard's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


The University Centre in Svalbard's Control Type Control Type

The University Centre in Svalbard is a public higher education institution.


The University Centre in Svalbard's Entity Type Entity Type

The University Centre in Svalbard is a non-profit higher education institution.


The University Centre in Svalbard's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


The University Centre in Svalbard's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

The University Centre in Svalbard does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of The University Centre in Svalbard's main facilities:


The University Centre in Svalbard's Library University Library

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The University Centre in Svalbard's Housing University Housing

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


The University Centre in Svalbard's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of The University Centre in Svalbard's main services:


The University Centre in Svalbard's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

The University Centre in Svalbard's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

The University Centre in Svalbard's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


The University Centre in Svalbard's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

The University Centre in Svalbard's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


The University Centre in Svalbard's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

The University Centre in Svalbard is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1993


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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