North2North Exchange

Expand Your Horizons in Captivating Norway or Finland

Embark on an adventure in Norway or Finland while pursuing your degree. As a University of New England student you have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or a year with UNE’s membership with the University of the Arctic. You can take classes at the University of Bergen in Bergen, Norway; the Arctic University of Norway in Tromso; or the University of Helsinki in Helsinki, Finland, for the same tuition as a traditional on-campus semester or year.

Gain a global perspective and make international connections and unforgettable memories all while staying on track with your academic goals. 

The deadline to apply for a fall and/or spring semester abroad in a North2North Program is February 1, 2025.

An aerial view of a colorful city on the ocean with mountains in the background
An ornate cathedral in Norway
A panorama from a square featuring the University of Helsinki and a cathedral
A boat drives through a river with brick buildings and mountains in the background
A close-up of a white Norwegian building

Program Details

What’s Included

  • Tuition
  • Travel medical insurance

Deadline

The deadline to apply for a North2North Program fall and/or spring semester abroad is February 1, 2025.

Cost

You will keep all UNE scholarships and financial aid and are billed the same tuition as for a traditional on-campus semester. 

Scholarships

Students participating in a UNE semester abroad program will be automatically awarded an additional $500 Global Education Scholarship applied to that semester. Generous scholarships through the North2North grant program may be available at the University of Bergen in Bergen, Norway, the Arctic University of Norway in Tromso, Norway, and the University of Helsinki in Helsinki, Finland. For more information, contact global@joe-yan.net. North2North grant funds, when applicable, are distributed directly to you from the host university at the start of the semester according to the award decision at the time of applying.

Other outside scholarships may be available. Visit the scholarship opportunities listing or contact the Global Education team at global@joe-yan.net for more details.

Apply

Pink and green northern lights in a night sky

Ready to apply to study abroad in Norway or Finland and a North2North grant? Fill out the online application or visit us at the Global Education desk on the second floor of the Commons or Decary Hall, Room 126, by February 1, 2025.