UArctic North2North Program
The north2north (n2n) mobility program is a program connecting universities around the northern hemisphere in providing opportunities to study in different parts of the North. Experience life in another North country by studying at another north2north partner university! Universities and colleges throughout Denmark, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, Canada, the United States, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, France, and Scotland participate in the north2north program.
General Information
Main north2north exchange website
Study Abroad Website
Contact
Location and Tourism
Map: https://www.uarctic.org/activities/north2north/where-can-i-go/
There are a wide number of universities available through the north2north program.
Deadlines
There are typically calls for applications in both early fall and early spring.
Applications for winter semester scholarships opened Aug 16 and have a deadline of September 15, 2024.
Norwegian funding - Norway typically runs their scholarships separately. Information on dates and deadlines are on the north2north webpage.
Courses
Through the north2north program, you would choose and attend a north2north partner university and take classes there as an exchange student.
Accommodation
While abroad, you will be in charge of your own accommodation. Some universities offer on-campus accommodation, and some require you to locate off-campus housing.
Visa
You will be expected to get a visa or study permit for the semester abroad in the country you choose to study in.
Health Insurance
You’ll be expected to have health insurance/coverage for your time abroad. You will be covered during your time abroad if you have the UPEI SU health coverage plan.
Other
This program has SO many partner schools to choose from. They are treated similarly to the partner schools we have on our UPEI study abroad page - you pay home tuition while studying abroad. The n2n program gives a wider range of choice and location for those interested in a partner school in the North.
Are you interested in studying abroad at UArctic north2north program?
We're here to help! For more information about qualifications and requirements, please make an appointment to visit us at the Office of Study Abroad and International Partnerships.
Contact us at studyabroad@upei.ca.
