Program Overview
The Arctic Technology at University Centre in Svalbard is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Arctic Technology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Oslo, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Arctic Technology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Course Name
- Arctic Infrastructures in a Changing Climate
- Arctic Offshore Engineering Fieldwork
- Advanced Rock Mechanics and Engineering Geology
- Techniques for the Detection of Organo-Chemical Pollutants in the Arctic Environment
- Arctic Offshore Engineering
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Transcript of records from previous and current education at university level
- Diplomas / completed degrees
- A confirmation that you are enrolled in a programme (bachelor-, master- or PhD) at a higher education institution. This enrolment must be valid during your planned stay at UNIS
- A list of courses you are attending in the current semester/term
- Copies of relevant pages of your international passport (not needed for applicants with an 11-digit Norwegian identification number)
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Apr, 2027
About University Centre in Svalbard
University Centre in Svalbard
Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
