University Centre in Svalbard: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4061 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1088 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #18 of 29 | In Norway |
| #1798 of 3,791 | For Earth science and Geophysics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 550
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.unis.no
- Acceptance rate
- 30%*
* University Centre in Svalbard is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 550 |
| Full time employee | 150 |
| Student:staff ratio | 4:1 |
Research profile
University Centre in Svalbard has published 517 scientific papers with 11,955 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Biology, Oceanography, Ecology, Engineering, Earth science and Geophysics, Physics, and Chemistry.
University Centre in Svalbard majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 6 | 4 |
| 1997 | 2 | 14 |
| 1998 | 3 | 26 |
| 1999 | 4 | 23 |
| 2000 | 0 | 38 |
| 2001 | 0 | 44 |
| 2002 | 0 | 18 |
| 2003 | 4 | 29 |
| 2004 | 6 | 25 |
| 2005 | 11 | 62 |
| 2006 | 7 | 54 |
| 2007 | 11 | 88 |
| 2008 | 13 | 107 |
| 2009 | 18 | 118 |
| 2010 | 19 | 185 |
| 2011 | 23 | 263 |
| 2012 | 28 | 294 |
| 2013 | 27 | 460 |
| 2014 | 33 | 532 |
| 2015 | 24 | 702 |
| 2016 | 34 | 806 |
| 2017 | 19 | 836 |
| 2018 | 22 | 877 |
| 2019 | 16 | 915 |
| 2020 | 31 | 1156 |
| 2021 | 32 | 1188 |
| 2022 | 38 | 1057 |
| 2023 | 54 | 1035 |
| 2024 | 30 | 921 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University Centre in Svalbard gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Free (for Norwegian and EU/EEA citizens) |
| Master's Degree | Free (for Norwegian and EU/EEA citizens) |
| PhD | Free (for Norwegian and EU/EEA citizens) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 150,000 NOK (for non-EU/EEA citizens) |
| Master's Degree | 150,000 NOK (for non-EU/EEA citizens) |
| PhD | Free (for non-EU/EEA citizens) |
Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
University Centre in Svalbard has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University Centre in Svalbard.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
General information
| Alternative names | UNIS Universitetssenteret på Svalbard |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 |
| Motto | Arctic Science for Global Challenges |
Location and contacts
| Address | Longyearbyen Norway |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | +47 79 02 33 00 |