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University Centre in Svalbard

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands • Founded 1993

Updated May 2026

Overview

English Name: University Centre in Svalbard
Acronyms: UNIS
Founded: 1993
Institution Type: University
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University Centre in Svalbard, a university founded in 1993, is based in Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands. The institution operates as a higher-education provider and contributes to higher-education provision in Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands.

Location & Contact

Find University Centre in Svalbard on the map and reach the right office through the contact channels listed below. Use these for general enquiries; specific departments often run their own contact pages.

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Programs Offered

University Centre in Svalbard's programme finder filters by name across all degree levels. Departmental admissions criteria sometimes differ from institutional minimums — verify against the programme page before relying on either.

87 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands

Bachelor's Degree 20 programmes

Bachelor's Degree in Air-Ice-Sea Interaction I
Physics & Astronomy · 15 credits

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Bachelor's Degree in Applied Arctic Field Leadership
Engineering & Technology · 5 credits

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Bachelor's Degree in Arctic Climate Change: Past to Future
Earth Sciences & Geology

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Bachelor's Degree in Arctic Environmental Management
Ecology & Conservation · 15 credits

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Bachelor's Degree in Arctic Landforms and Processes
Earth Sciences & Geology · 15 credits

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Bachelor's Degree in Arctic Marine Geology
Earth Sciences & Geology · 15 credits

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Bachelor's Degree in Arctic Population Ecology
Ecology & Conservation · 15 credits

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Bachelor's Degree in Arctic Survival and Safety
Engineering & Technology · 3 credits

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Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Change in the High Arctic Landscape of Svalbard
Earth Sciences & Geology · 10 credits

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Bachelor's Degree in Health, Safety and Risk in the Arctic
Engineering & Technology · 10 credits

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Master's Degree 36 programmes

Master's Degree in Arctic Energy Meteorology
Engineering & Technology · 10 credits

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Master's Degree in Arctic Environmental Pollution: Distribution and Processes
Engineering & Technology · 10 credits

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Master's Degree in Arctic Environmental Toxicology
Engineering & Technology · 10 credits

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Master's Degree in Arctic Infrastructures in a Changing Climate
Engineering & Technology · 10 credits

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Master's Degree in Arctic Marine Measurements Techniques, Operations and Transport
Engineering & Technology · 10 credits

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Master's Degree in Arctic Marine Molecular Ecology
Marine Science · 10 credits

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Master's Degree in Arctic Marine Zooplankton
Marine Science · 10 credits

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Master's Degree in Arctic Microbiology
Biological Sciences · 10 credits

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Master's Degree in Arctic Plant Ecology
Ecology & Conservation · 10 credits

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Master's Degree in Arctic Quaternary Environments
Earth Sciences & Geology · 10 credits

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Doctorate 31 programmes

Doctorate in Arctic Energy Meteorology
Engineering & Technology · 10 credits

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Doctorate in Arctic Environmental Pollution: Distribution and Processes
Engineering & Technology · 10 credits

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Doctorate in Arctic Environmental Toxicology
Engineering & Technology · 10 credits

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Doctorate in Arctic Infrastructures in a Changing Climate
Engineering & Technology · 10 credits

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Doctorate in Arctic Marine Measurements Techniques, Operations and Transport
Engineering & Technology · 10 credits

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Doctorate in Arctic Marine Molecular Ecology
Marine Science · 10 credits

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Doctorate in Arctic Marine Zooplankton
Marine Science · 10 credits

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Doctorate in Arctic Microbiology
Biological Sciences · 10 credits

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Doctorate in Arctic Plant Ecology
Ecology & Conservation · 10 credits

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Doctorate in Arctic Quaternary Environments
Earth Sciences & Geology · 10 credits

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How to apply to University Centre in Svalbard

Step-by-step guidance for applying to University Centre in Svalbard, covering the typical sequence from programme selection to admissions follow-up.

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    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Use the programme finder to browse University Centre in Svalbard's 87 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

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    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Programme-level requirements at University Centre in Svalbard typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    University Centre in Svalbard processes applications through www.unis.no. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +4779023300. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about University Centre in Svalbard

Common questions about University Centre in Svalbard answered concisely, with each answer grounded in the institution's published data.

When was University Centre in Svalbard founded?

University Centre in Svalbard was established in 1993 (approximately 33 years ago).

Where is University Centre in Svalbard located?

University Centre in Svalbard is located in Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands.

Where can I learn more about University Centre in Svalbard?

The institution's website is www.unis.no.

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