Sorbonne University is a multidisciplinary, research-intensive, world-class university. Located in the heart of Paris, with a regional presence, it is committed to the success of its students and to meeting the scientific challenges of the 21st century. Through the strength of its 55,000 students, 7,300 academic researchers and partner researchers, and 3,900 administrative and technical staff, Sorbonne University promotes diversity, creativity, innovation and openness to the world.
The Stefansson Arctic Institute (SAI), established in 1998 and located in Akureyri, Iceland, is an independent governmental research institute within the Icelandic Ministry for the Environment and Natural Resources. The SAI takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding human-environment relations in the Circumpolar Arctic. Particular emphasis is on research and scientific assessments concerning economic systems and human development, marine-resource governance, political ecology of agricultural systems, and the impacts of and adaptation to past and present climate change.
Stockholm University is a public institution which is governed by laws, regulations and decisions made by the government. The University President is the head of the institution and the University Board is its highest decision-making authority. Here you can find more information on the university’s organisation.
Tampere University is the second largest university in Finland, established in the beginning of 2019. The university is primarily a research university, ranging from specialist subjects like game studies to tumour genetics. There are three separate campuses, each with their own specialty.
DTU is recognized internationally as a leading university in the areas of the technical and the natural sciences, renowned for its business-oriented approach, focus on sustainability, and amazing study environment.
TWOSE is public science center offering a wide range of science-based experiences. The centre has a total area of about 12,000 sq m, and that includes exhibit galleries, an IMAX theatre, Canada's largest planetarium, a presentation stage, a 1,000 sq m travelling exhibition hall, and amenities including a cafe and gift shop.
UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a medium-sized research university that contributes to knowledge-based development at the regional, national and international level.
UNIS is a share-holding company, owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research. UNIS was established in 1993 to provide university level education in Arctic studies, to carry out high quality research, and to contribute to the development of Svalbard as an international research platform. UNIS’ geographical position gives it a unique advantage, enabling students and faculty to use nature as a laboratory, arena for observation and data collection. Through our activities, UNIS shall contribute to community development in Longyearbyen and Svalbard in line with the overarching objectives of Norwegian Svalbard policy.
One of Canada's top universities, Trent University was founded on the ideal of interactive learning that's personal, purposeful and transformative. Consistently recognized nationally for leadership in teaching, research and student satisfaction, Trent attracts excellent students from across the country and around the world.
Umeå University, founded in 1965, is one of Sweden's largest universities with over 37,000 students and 4,700 employees. Today, it has a strong international and multicultural presence with students, teachers, and researchers from all over the world. It offers around 2,000 courses and 150 study programmes, among them over 40 Master’s programmes in English.
UCLouvain is an international university engaged in society: a multitude of services, job opportunities and alumni privileges.
The University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS) is the world’s northernmost institution of higher education, located in Longyearbyen at 78º N. UNIS offers high quality research based courses at bachelor, master, and PhD level in Arctic Biology, Arctic Geology, Arctic Geophysics and Arctic Technology.
UWestfjords offers international, integrated master's programmes in Coastal and Marine Management, in Marine Innovation and Regional Development, in cooperation with University of Akureyri. These programmes are organised in modules and are taught in English by an international body of instructors, many of which from other UArctic institutions.
University College Copenhagen (KP) is one of Denmark’s main providers of teacher education, early childhood- and social education, nursing and social work.
University College of the North serves Northern communities and people with education, training, teaching, learning, and research while being inclusive and respectful of diverse Indigenous and Northern values.
Since its creation, the Université de Sherbrooke has stood out. The research projects conducted emerge from a will to find solutions to current issues; to make a real impact on the community.
University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) is a leading multidisciplinary higher education and research institution. The quality of UVSQ’s undergraduate and graduate programs (master’s programs, doctorates, post-doctoral fellowships) is backed by the compelling research programs conducted in UVSQ research centers and laboratories.
UVSQ is a medium size university (20 000 students) located in the Southwestern suburb of Paris.
The Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) is a French-language university.
UQAM is a dynamic, open, creative university with an international outreach. It is recognized for the originality and quality of its programs, its cutting-edge research, solidly grounded in social concerns, and its innovation in the arts.
Designated Canadian Research University of the year 2021 and 2022, Université du Québec à Rimouski is a comprehensive French-language high education institution firmly rooted in Eastern Québec.
New ideas and excellence are the core values of Université Laval, which over the years has educated and graduated over 342,000 individuals, each of whom in their own way has contributed to the progress of their community and of society as a whole.
