Nord Summer School 2026
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 is May 1, 2026.
Welcome to Nord Summer School!
Join us at Nord University (Campus Bodø) from June 29 to July 3 for an unforgettable summer experience in Northern Norway. Study in an international classroom under the midnight sun, earn ECTS credits in a focused one-week format, and learn alongside students from around the world.
Beyond the classroom, enjoy long, bright evenings, a dramatic coastline, and iconic nearby nature, including Saltstraumen, one of Norway’s most spectacular natural phenomena.
What can I study?
Practical information
TBA
- Short-term housing in Bodø, Nordavind (studentinord.no)
- Smarthotel Bodø – a new hotel in the middle of Bodø city centre
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 people together, with culture as a tool for connection, dialogue, and shared experiences.
Bodø is located approximately 90 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. In early summer you can experience the midnight sun, with 24 hours of daylight from June 2 to July 10, when the sun does not set. The city is also home to Saltstraumen, widely known for its powerful tidal current and one of the area’s most famous natural attractions.
What makes Bodø special is the contrast. It is a compact, modern university city where cafés, cultural events and student life are close at hand, while dramatic coastal nature begins just outside the city centre. Many visitors are surprised by how easy it is to access beaches, islands, coastal trails and mountain hikes, even without a car. From viewpoint hikes you can often see the sea, the archipelago and, on clear days, the Lofoten Islands in the distance.
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
All participants cover their own travel and accommodation costs.
The application deadline for the courses is May 1, 2026.
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
Elena Sæther
Researcher
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
Hindertje Hoarau-Heemstra
Professor
Faculty of Social Sciences
Applications of Environmental DNA on Invasive Species | SUM1010
Amalia Aikaterini Mailli
Researcher
Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture
Email: amalia.a.mailli@nord.no
Mental Health Recovery – Informing Innovations in Youth Services | SUM1011
Ingunn Skjesol
Head of Division
Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences
Email: ingunn.skjesol@nord.no