HEAD-TO-HEAD INSTITUTIONAL DOSSIER · 2026/2027 INDEX

Uit The Arctic University of Norway vs Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences

Uit The Arctic University of Norway Logo
Uit The Arctic University of Norway

Tromsø, Norway

QS World: #629
Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences Logo
Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences

Hamar, Norway

QS World: Regional/Specialist55% Admit
EXECUTIVE DECISION BRIEFINGCross-System Synthesis

01 · Global Academic Standing

Comprehensive comparison between Uit The Arctic University of Norway and Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences. Both institutions offer world-class undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities.

02 · Departmental & Subject Strengths

Uit The Arctic University of Norway boasts strong global prestige and leading academic research. Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences excels in international collaboration and student outcomes.

03 · Campus Environment & Cohort Culture

Choose Uit The Arctic University of Norway for classical academic standing, and Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences for industry-focused modern career tracks.

SECTION 01 · QUANTITATIVE BENCHMARK LEDGER

Head-to-Head Indicator Showdown

Indicator Tally5 — 1 Advantage
Comparative DimensionUit The Arctic University of NorwayInland Norway University of Applied Sciences
QS World University Rank
Global employer & academic reputation index
#629 (2027)Lead
Unranked
THE World University Rank
Teaching, research environment & citations
#651 (2027)Lead
Unranked
ARWU Shanghai Rank
Nobel/Fields alumni & highly cited researchers
#501 (2026)Lead
Unranked
U.S. News Global Rank
Global research reputation & publications
#701 (2027)+846 places
#1547 (2027)
Admissions Selectivity
Estimated acceptance rate (lower = more selective)
Est. Open/Tier
55%
Annual International Tuition
Estimated undergraduate/graduate base fee
See Portal
$12,000
Founding Heritage
Year of institutional establishment
1968Lead
2017
Student Cohort Scale
Total enrolled degree-seeking students
16,204
16,000
Campus Safety Index
Composite campus & surrounding municipal safety
80 / 100
92 / 100Lead
SECTION 02 · DECADE TRAJECTORY COMPARISON

10-Year Historical Ranking Trajectory

Decade-long global standing curve across major league tables (higher curve position = stronger rank).

SECTION 03 · DEPARTMENTAL BENCHMARKS

QS Subject Rankings Showdown

Click any discipline row to inspect side-by-side degree programs, tuition, and scholarships below.

Uit The Arctic · Specialist Subject Standings

Linguistics#67
Archaeology#201
Earth and Marine Sciences#201
SECTION 04 · FINANCIAL & LIVING BENCHMARK

Cost of Living & Annual Budget Face-off

Estimated monthly student expenditure in Tromsø vs Hamar alongside annual international tuition.

Moderate European Index

Uit The Arctic (Tromsø)

$1,765/mo
Housing & Utilities$1,250/mo
Food & Groceries$420/mo
Local Transit & Personal$95/mo
Est. International TuitionSee Official Portal
Est. 1-Year Total Budget~$21,180/yr
Moderate European Index

Inland Norway University (Hamar)

$1,765/mo
Housing & Utilities$1,250/mo
Food & Groceries$420/mo
Local Transit & Personal$95/mo
Est. International Tuition$12,000/yr
Est. 1-Year Total Budget~$33,180/yr
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