Nord Summer School 2025
Want to experience an international learning environment, expand your network, and earn credits — all while enjoying an unforgettable Arctic summer in Norway? Look north and join Nord Summer School!
Important: The application deadline for the courses was May 1, 2025. Thank you for all the applications. We look forward to Nord Summer School 2025!
Welcome to Nord Summer School!
Join us from June 30 to July 4 at Campus Bodø for an unforgettable summer experience in Northern Norway.
Bodø lies just 90 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, welcoming you to explore spectacular nature and discover Saltstraumen, the world's strongest tidal current. From June 2 to July 10, experience the magic of the Midnight Sun, when daylight lasts 24 hours a day. In 2024, Bodø proudly served as a European Capital of Culture — come and see why!
What can I study?
Practical information
Monday, June 30
09:00–11:00
Opening of Nord Summer School 2025
Auditorium A13, Campus Bodø11:00–12:00
Lunch
Canteen, Campus Bodø12:00–16:00
Teaching
Campus Bodø18:00–19:00
Reception
TBATuesday, July 1
09:00–16:00
Teaching
Campus Bodø19:00–21:00
Nord Summer School Dinner
Txaba Restaurant, City CentreWednesday, July 2 – Thursday, July 3
All day
Teaching
TBAFriday, July 4
09:00–12:00
Exam and Closing Procedures
Campus Bodø12:00–13:00
Lunch
Canteen, Campus Bodø- Short-term Housing Bodø, Nordavind (studentinord.no)
- Smarthotel Bodø – a new hotel in the middle of Bodø city center
You are of course free to choose your own accommodation, should you wish to do that.
You are welcome to send your questions to summerschool@nord.no.
For students who receive support from Lånekassen in Norway: Information at lanekassen.no.
Bodø2024 was 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 was to bring Europe’s population together – with culture as a tool.
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
The Summer School fee is NOK 1500.
All participants cover own travel and accommodation costs.
The application deadline for the courses was May 1, 2025. Thank you for all the applications. We look forward to Nord Summer School 2025!
Important: The application deadline for the courses was May 1, 2025. Thank you for all the applications. We look forward to Nord Summer School 2025!
You are eligible if:
- You are enrolled as a student 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
- Parthenope University of Naples
- University of Algarve
or
- If you are a student with an active study right at a university or university college in Norway.
or
- If you are a student with an active study right at a university with whom Nord University has an exchange agreement (pdf).
Let's meet in Bodø!
Lecturers
Sustainable Blue Growth in the High North | SUM1006
Olga Iermolenko
Associate Professor
Nord University Business School
Experience of Nature Adventure | SUM1007
Dagmar Gerda Martha Dahl
Associate Professor
Faculty of Education and Arts
Sustainable Tourism Development in (Arctic) Coastal Communities | SUM1008
Albina Pashkevich
Associate Professor
Faculty of Social Sciences
Introduction to Zooplankton Biodiversity and Ecology | SUM1009
Galice Guillaume Hoarau
Professor
Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture