NEWS Now you can apply for exchange studies through the exchange programme north2north, where special focus is placed on arctic studies. For studies during the academic year 2025/2026 you can go for a semester to Canada, northern USA, Great Britain, Australia, Iceland, Finland and Norway including Svalbard. The application deadline is 15 January.
Through exchange studies, you get to know a new country, its culture and make friends for life. The exchange programme north2north is a network within the University of the Arctic where you can go to a number of universities that are also part of the network. In the academic year 2025/2026, you can apply to studies at universities in typically arctic regions such as northern USA, Canada, Iceland, Finland, Norway including Svalbard, but also to newcomers Australia (Tasmania) and Great Britain (Scottland and England).
"As an exchange student within north2north, you will learn things about yourself, other places and cultures, but also about your own region - the north! Take the chance to improve your knowledge of Arctic issues by taking courses at another university within north2north. There is also a chance for a scholarship," says Helena Löfstrand, International Coordinator at Umeå University.
Madeline Morales did an exchange semester at the University of Iceland.
ImageMadeline MoralesOne of the students who went on exchange studies via north2north is Madeline, who is currently about to finish her exchange semester in Iceland. Madeline is originally from Texas in the USA and is studying the Master's programme in Environmental Science with a focus on sustainable development.
- I have had a wonderful time in Iceland with so many cool experiences in a beautiful country, says Madeline. I had a great group of friends who I went on adventures with almost every weekend. I got to go ice climbing, hike on a glacier, see an eruption and northern lights at the same time, and see seals and whales.
In addition to all the highlights in terms of nature experiences, Madeline also appreciated the courses she studied, especially a 5-day field course to the south to see protected areas in Iceland.
- I would highly recommend this programme to other students. There is so much to discover in the North, especially as a girl from Texas. I love seeing the winter in new places and find there are always new things to discover and do, says Madeline.
If you are curious to know more about exchange studies within north2north, the International Office invites you to a digital information session on 17 December where you will find out more about exchange studies via north2north, which universities you can apply to and how it works. In January we offer two digital drop-in opportunities in Zoom, on 9 and 14 January. Both are held during lunchtime, at 12:00-13:00. You can ask questions and get help with your application. You can find information about the events in the calendar on the student web or directly via the link below.
The last day to apply for exchange studies via north2north for the academic year 2025/2026 is 15 January, 2025.
Read more about exchange studies via north2north on the student web.
You can always contact the International Office (via email) if you have questions about going as an exchange student via north2north.