Arctic University of Norway

The Arctic University of Norway, often known as the Institution of Troms, is Norway's state university and the world's northernmost university. It was founded by an act of parliament in 1968 and opened in 1972 in the Norwegian city of Troms. It is one of Norway's ten universities. The University of Troms in Northern Norway's major research and educational institution, as well as Norway's sixth-largest university. Because of its position, the University is an ideal place to further research into the region's natural environment, culture, and society.

Auroral light research, space science, fishery science, biotechnology, languages, multicultural communities, Saami culture, telemedicine, epidemiology, and a wide range of Arctic research projects are the University's core focus.

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Huginn and Muninn are the ravens in the university's logo. Hugin and Munin are Norse gods who roam the world for Odin, bringing him news and knowledge. Huginn is the embodiment of the mind, while Muninn is the embodiment of memory. Ravens are an early Norse emblem that can be seen on the raven flag, for example.

Phone: +47 77 64 40 00
Address: Hansine Hansens veg 18, 9019 Tromsø, Norway
Website: http://uit.no/
Times Higher Education Ranking: 351