Academic and student facilities

Academic facilities
The University of Tromsø boasts all the facilities a modern academic institution requires – all located centrally on one campus. In order to gain access to the university library and all computer rooms, you must be registered as a student and have a valid student card.

The university campus is located at Breivika on the northern part of Tromsøya. There is a close relationship between staff and students, which makes student advice and academic discussions open and informal. Students at the University of Tromsø say they feel the doors to administrative and academic staff are always open.

Student facilities
Studentsamskipnaden i Tromsø is the student welfare organisation for students in Tromsø. The organisation runs student apartments, cafeterias, childcare facilities, a sports hall and last, but certainly not least, the cultural and student establishment Driv.

The price level in Tromsø is similar to the rest of Norway, and accommodation rentals are similar to other large Norwegian cities. Monthly rental for the Student Welfare Organisation’s studio apartments vary from NOK 1650 to 2800 kroner. The apartments range in size from 10 sq m to 25 sq m. Meals in the cafeterias range in price from NOK 40 to 55. For more information, check the Student Welfare Organisation’s website.

Students in Tromsø can buy discounted monthly passes for local buses, which represent a saving of NOK 505. There is a good bus network serving the city centre, the rest of Tromsøya, and the other suburbs of Tromsø located on the mainland. For more information, check the Tromsbuss website.