Nord Summer School 2024

About Nord Summer School

The Nord Summer School will take place July 1-5, 2024 at campus Bodø.

Bodø is located approximately 90 kilometres North of the Arctic Circle and is home of Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest maelstrom. From June 2 to July 10, there is 24 hours of daylight as the sun does not set. In 2024, the city of Bodø is also the European Capital of Culture.

What can I study?

You can choose between a number of courses which all consists of 1-3 ECTS, all on undergraduate level. The final overview will be published on this page March 1, 2024. Stay tuned! Here are some examples:

• Sustainable tourism development in (Arctic) coastal communities, with Associate Professor Hin Hoarau Heemstra
• Work and health, with Associate Professor Cathrine Fredriksen Moe
• Outdoor health, with Professor Ottar Bjerkeset
• Ecological Economics for sustainable regional development, with Associate Professor Amsale Temesgen
• Sustainable Blue Growth in the High North, with Associate Professor Olga Iermolenko and Elena Z. Sæther
• Extreme Environments, with Associate Professor Dagmar Dahl

• Why Bodø?

  Bodø2024 is the largest cultural project in Norway in over 10 years, and the largest in Northern Norway ever. The purpose of the European Capital of Culture is to bring Europe’s population together – with culture as a tool. Read more about Bodø 2024.

  Bodø is located approximately 90 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle and is home of Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest maelstrom. From June 2 to July 10, there is 24 hours of daylight as the sun does not set.

  By joining Nord Summer School, you can combine studies and exploring the adventures of summer in Northern Norway.

  The city of Bodø is the capital of the county of Nordland. Here, you will experience a unique combination of culture and nature. On Visitbodo.com, you will find pictures, films and information about Bodø and the surrounding area, Salten.

  See also: City map of Bodø (Google maps).

  “Beyond its cultural accolades, Bodø is also the gateway to the ethereal Lofoten Islands. The dramatic landscape of fjords and jagged peaks makes it a perfect playground for adventurers and photographers alike, offering unforgettable, dramatic views.” – Rosie Conroy

  Video: Let's meet in Bodø, by Visit Bodø.

• What are the Costs?

  All participants cover own travel and accomodation costs. The Summer School participation cost is NOK (tbd). It covers teaching, grading ad participation (including excursions).

• When can I sign up?

  Registration opens April 1, 2024. Kindly note that the number of spots is limited. We recommend you sign up as soon as possible.

• When can I apply? Am I eligible?

  You are eligible if:

  1. You are enrolled as a students at one of the SEA-EU Alliance universities which are:
     - University of Cadiz,
     - University of Bretagne
     - Occidentale
     - Kiel University
     - University of Gdańsk
     - University of Split
     - University of Malta
     - University of Naples
     - Parthenope
     - University of Algarve
  2. If you are a student with an active study right at a university or university college in Norway.
• Where can I stay?

  You can arrange your accomodation yourself, but Nord University will also offer accomodation with special Summer School prices. More info to follow.

I have questions – whom can I contact?

You are welcome to send your questions to summerschool@nord.no.

For students who receive support from Lånekassen in Norway:
Information on lanekassen.no.

Let's meet in Bodø!