Facts first
The semester fee does not go to UiT – it goes to Samskipnaden, which works to ensure that you are doing well during your studies. Samskipnaden offers everything from student housing to health services, canteens, and fitness centers – and is present at many campuses: Tromsø, Harstad, Narvik, Alta, Svalbard, and Fjelldal.
You can also choose to give an extra 40 kroner to the Students' and Academics' International Assistance Fund (SAIH), which works for education in developing countries – completely voluntary, but very much appreciated!
From students to students
A small part of the semester fee goes to the Norwegian Student Organization (NSO), which fights for students' rights nationally.
But the largest share goes to you and your fellow students through Samskipnaden's offers and support for student life. This includes:
- Freshers' weeks (fadderuker) and events
- Canteens and coffee shops
- Health and counseling services
- Training, student sports, and associations
- Kindergartens and much more!
