UiT The Arctic University of Norway,

Arctic Nature Guide - one year programme

Arctic Nature Guide (ANG) is a full year guide education located on Svalbard. The program is in English and on a basic university level. Having a guide education in the remote arctic nature implies more than great opportunities for adventure. ANG 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.

Entry requirements

1. Higher Education Entrance Qualification and certified language requirements in English.

2. In addition, you must document a driving licence, category B (passenger car, etc.) or category S (snowmobile) valid in Norway.

For more information, see EEA Regulations

3. Relevant practical experience requirements

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 % Or

- Work experience as an officer, outdoor leader or teacher, equivalent to a minimum 6 months full time/100 %

Experience from active arctic 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.

Level
One-year programme
Duration
1 year | 60 ECT
Tuition
Students outside of EU/EEA and Switzerland must pay tuition fees, see https://en.uit.no/admission#innhold_813765
Language
English
Campus

Svalbard

Application deadline

Nordic applicants: 15 April, EU/EEA + Swiss applicants: 1 March, Non-EU/EEA applicants: 15 November

Entry requirements

1. Higher Education Entrance Qualification and certified language requirements in English.

2. In addition, you must document a driving licence, category B (passenger car, etc.) or category S (snowmobile) valid in Norway.

For more information, see EEA Regulations

3. Relevant practical experience requirements

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 % Or

- Work experience as an officer, outdoor leader or teacher, equivalent to a minimum 6 months full time/100 %

Experience from active arctic 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.