Established in 1968, UiT Norges arktiske universitet (UiT The Arctic University of Norway) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Tromsø (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Troms. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Alta. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education, Norway), UiT Norges arktiske universitet (UiT) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. UiT Norges arktiske universitet (UiT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 51 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Norwegian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.