Education Opportunities

The University of the Arctic (UArctic) is a cooperative network of universities, colleges, and other organizations committed to higher education and research in the North. Our members share resources, facilities, and expertise to build post-secondary education programs that are relevant and accessible to northern students. Our overall goal is to create a strong, sustainable circumpolar region by empowering northerners and northern communities through education and shared knowledge.

Apply to the Emerging Leaders program

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

Since 2012, Emerging Leaders has been an early-career Arctic mentoring program for leaders from 18 to 35 years old. The program brings together 30 young leaders from the academic, business, public and NGO sectors to learn about the Arctic in a thrilling journey through Northern Norway.

Apply now: Externships on Arctic AI

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Aerial view of Umeå University’s main campus PHOTO: Bergslagsbild

Students and mentors are invited to take part in a new initiative exploring how artificial intelligence can address real-world challenges and opportunities in the Arctic.

Online course available: One Health Epidemiology

Tue, Jun 16, 2026

The course introduces the foundational principles and methods used to study the distribution and determinants of disease in human and animal populations. This online asynchronous self-paced course is open to anyone - no university enrollment is required.

Webinar Announcement: 2026 UArctic Webinar Series

Wed, Apr 01, 2026

The University of the Arctic (UArctic) is pleased to announce the 2026 UArctic Webinar Series, which explores key issues affecting Arctic and Northern communities.

COIL@UArctic Resources

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

COIL@UArctic Thematic Network wishes to remind the UArctic community about the resources available on the Network’s website, to support colleagues, organisations and students with developing and engaging with Collaborative Online International Learning.

PermaIntern Platform Expands with Student Stories, Educational Resources, and Frozen-Ground Cartoons

Mon, Jan 26, 2026

PermaIntern Website now features Student Experience Stories, Teaching Materials, and Engaging Visual Media to Inspire Arctic Permafrost Learning.

Open educational resources on innovative Arctic Art Education now available on a new website

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

The New Genre Arctic Art Education website presents visual essays, videos, and exhibition documents that showcases innovative Arctic art education in northern communities.

Climate Action Leader Launches Free Online Short Course to Boost Climate Literacy

Fri, Oct 31, 2025

As the world faces an ever more urgent need to act in the face of the climate crisis, the University of Tasmania has developed a new, free online short course to empower participants with science-backed knowledge and tools to make a difference.

New Master's Degree Program in Geopolitical Analysis

Tue, Oct 21, 2025

SIOI and LUMSA – Libera Università Maria Ss. Assunta organize the first-level University Master's Degree in Geopolitical Analysis, which will take place in blended mode from 4 December 2025.

Comparative design in bachelor thesis work at the Norwegian Police University College

Wed, Sep 10, 2025

The Norwegian Police University College, University of Akureyri (UArctic member), Finnish Police University College and Umeå University (UArctic member) are in the second year of a collaborative project aimed at design a digital workbook for bachelor students about how to design comparative research.

Recruiting and maintaining police officers in northern Norway

Wed, Sep 10, 2025

The Norwegian Police University College has embarked on an innovative program to recruit and maintain police officers in northern Norway.

New online course on snow science now available

Fri, May 02, 2025

A new online course on snow physics has been launched. Unpacking the Snowpack -course is developed together with the UArctic Thematic Network on Nordic Snow Network. The course offers a comprehensive introduction to the snow science and it is now available to learners worldwide.