3.8 Read 33 reviews
Overview
The Arctic Nature Guide programme at UIT the Arctic University of Norway has a strong commitment to educate guides about the responsibility they have toward the fragile arctic nature and the safety for their guests.
ANG students will learn the tools needed to travel safe and how to lead guests leaving as little trace as possible in nature. They will get the skills needed to facilitate learning and experiences in nature. An international student group, experienced teachers, guide companies and the arctic nature itself, will help you become one of the Arctic Nature Guides of tomorrow.
Job prospectives
Future employment opportunities may be found primarily in guiding activities in the Arctic region. After completing the study programme, students will have gained expertise that will be relevant for employment on the mainland in outdoor recreation, tourism, education, culture and environmental stewardship, as well as in voluntary organizations.
The tourism industry in Svalbard is unique in both national and international contexts; amongst other things, by having a strong concentration of nature-based tourism enterprises in which the guide has a central role in value creation, and where activities take place in a vulnerable and extreme environment.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Safe guiding in the Arctic
- Value-based guiding and teaching in the Arctic nature
- The stormy sun and the northern lights
- Arctic safety and field leadership
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
-
More details
- Nordic applicants: 15 April
- EU/EEA + Swiss applicants: 1 March
- Non-EU/EEA applicants: 15 November
Language
English
Credits
60 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Hospitality Management Tourism & LeisureAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
Get your student insurance nowStarting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.
Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at UIT the Arctic University of Norway and/or in Norway, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Higher Education Entrance Qualification and certified language requirements in English
- You must document a driving licence, category B (passenger car, etc.) or category S (snowmobile) valid in Norway
Relevant practical experience for admission to the Arctic Nature Guide program is:
- Work experience as a nature guide, equivalent to a minimum 6 months full time/100%
- Work experience as an officer, outdoor leader or teacher, equivalent to a minimum 6 months full time/100%
Experience from active outdoor life (eg. volunteer as instructor in winter sport or outdoor life, participation in expeditions or organized outdoor activity, experience as glacier- or climbing instructor) or education in outdoor life can replace lack of work experience.
- All experience must be equivalent to a minimum 6 months full time/100% and must be documented with valid reference letter.
- All work experience, must be documented with a valid employment reference letter.
Tuition Fee
To always see correct tuition fees
-
International
55200 NOK/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 55200 NOK per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 NOK per year during 12 months.
- nationals from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland must pay tuition fees
Funding
Improve page content