About
The University of Tromsø – The Arctic University of Norway is a state university in Norway and the world's northernmost university. Located in the city of Tromsø, Norway, it was established by an act of parliament in 1968 as Norway's fourth university, and opened in 1972 as University of Tromsø. As of 2024, it is the largest research and educational institution in Northern Norway and the fifth-largest university in Norway. The university's location makes it a natural venue for the development of studies of the region's natural environment, culture, and society.
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 54 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
ARWU
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanography | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Earth Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Ecology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Law | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Political Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Education | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
QS
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Archaeology | 201-260 | - | 2026 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-275 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2021 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
US News
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =158 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =245 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =310 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =359 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =382 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =404 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =409 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 482 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =576 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =597 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =695 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,163 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,180 | 50.0 | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
| Law | 251–300 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Education | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |