north2north: University of the Arctic student mobility program
north2north is a mobility program offered from the University of the Arctic (UArctic). UArctic is a network of universities, colleges, research institutes and other organizations involved in education and research within and about the North.
Participating universities and colleges are located in Canada, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.
In addition to the north2north mobility program, UArctic also offers other mobility opportunities for students. Monitor the following webpages for more information on any additional opportunities offered through our UArctic partnership.
Mobility Scholarships Summer Exchange Programs
Program Details
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Eligibility
To be a north2north student, you must:
- Be registered as a degree student at an UArctic institution participating in the north2north program.
- Have successfully completed your first year of study.
- Be in clear academic standing.
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How to apply
Outbound students
If you are a current Ontario Tech student interested in pursuing an exchange through the north2north program:
- Contact us at internationalexchange@ontariotechu.ca to express your interest in going on exchange through north2north.
- Apply for an outbound exchange by following the steps listed.
- Apply for north2north funding.
Inbound students
If you are a student from another UArctic institution participating in the north2north program, and you would like to come to Ontario Tech on exchange:
- Contact your home institution to express your interest in going on exchange through north2north.
- Your home institution will need to nominate you for an exchange to Ontario Tech, by following our inbound exchange process.
- Apply for north2north funding by contacting your home institution.
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Important dates
Exchange nomination deadlines
Visit the following link to view the nomination deadlines depending on which institution you plan to participate in a north2north exchange.
north2north funding deadlines
The availability of grant funding and deadlines to apply, varies depending on which country you choose to participate in a north2north exchange. See the below Funding information section for more information.
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Required documents
- Motivational Questionnaire or Motivation Letter.
- Transcript.
- Two choices of institutions you wish to attend.
- Application form (dependent on the grant/country).
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Funding information
Visit the How to apply for a north2north grant page for more information on who can apply, what the funding helps to cover and tuition fee information.
Important dates for north2north grant applications:
Canada- Application deadline: February 15
- Nomination deadline: February 15
- Acceptance decisions released: March 1
- Funding decisions released: March 20-30
- Nomination deadline: February 18
- Application deadline: February 25
- Acceptance decisions released: End of March
If you are a student from Sweden interested in attending Ontario Tech on exchange, please contact your home institution for more information on north2north scholarship opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where can I find more information about north2north?
Please visit the UArctic north2north web page for more information on this program and the learning opportunities available to you.
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Who can I contact to learn more about the north2north program?
Contact us via email at internationalexchange@ontariotechu.ca to book an appointment with a member of our mobility team.
If you are a student from one of our partner institutions looking to participate in an exchange at Ontario Tech, please contact the exchange office at your home institution for more information on north2north.
