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UNIVERSITY of TROMSO
BASIC INFORMATION:
BRIEF HISTORY:
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Located in Tromsø, Norway
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The motto of the University of Tromso is „Drivkraft i nord“ which means „Driving force in the north“
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The amount of students is approximately 17,800
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Founded in 2009 by merging with Tromsø University College
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In 2013 merged with Finmark University College
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES AND COURSES IN ENGLISH:
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University of Tromsø offers 32 master´s programmes taught in English for example Geosciences, Landscape Architecture, Marine Biotechnology, Biomedicine, Aerospace Engineering
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It is possible to choose between 2 one year programs which are meant to expand your knowledge: Arctic Nature Guide or Norwegian Language and Society for Foreign Students
ALUMNI:
SOME FAMOUS ALUMNI:
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Svein-Erik Hamran (developer of RIMFAX)
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Emelie Forsberg (Swedish athlete)
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Asle Toje (Nobel Committee)
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Turi Widerøe (world's first female commercial air pilot)
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Helga Pedersen (politician)
CAMPUS INFO:
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This university offers eleven study sites across the whole of Northern Norway with the main campus in Tromsø
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Every study site is surrounded by beautiful nature and opportunities for outdoor activities
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Campuses are meant to connect students studying climate and environmental studies with nature and practical problems
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