The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) is a research and service agency under the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The main objective of the FMI is to provide the Finnish nation with the best possible information about the atmosphere, sea, climate and space above and around Finland, for ensuring public safety relating to atmospheric, maritime and airborne hazards and for satisfying requirements for specialized meteorological and safety products.
The Fletcher School at Tufts University began in 1933 with a focus to establish a school of law and diplomacy. It’s mission is to offer education in international relations to prepare students to maintain the stability and prosperity of a complex, challenging, and increasingly global society.
Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and 4 (Quality Education) are at the core of its program objectives. It realizes that these goals rely on SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), which is why they continue to build higher education partnerships based on shared values and a commitment to creating innovative learning environments.
GINR conducts research into Arctic ecosystems, monitors the living resources and the environment in Greenland and advises the Government of Greenland and other authorities on sustainable exploitation of living resources and safeguarding the environment and biodiversity.
Gwich’in Council International (GCI) represents 9,000 Gwich’in in the Northwest Territories (NWT), Yukon, and Alaska as a Permanent Participant in the Arctic Council; the only international organization to give Indigenous peoples a sit at the decision-making table alongside national governments.
Hólar University (HU) is a centre for education and research in the fields of equine sciences, aquaculture and aquatic biology and studies in tourism, event and hospitality management. HU endeavors to enhance knowledge and professionalism in its fields of research and teaching. To achieve this, HU aims to contribute significantly to the academic and professional communities by maintaining high standards in teaching, vigorous research programmes, strong industry relations and active international collaboration. All of which is reflected in the values of the university: professionalism, respect, and innovation.
As the only higher arts education institution on a national level the Iceland University of the Arts (IUA) holds a distinct and unequivocal place in the cultural and educational landscape in Iceland. It was established on the grounds of separate arts colleges with a vision to create a single umbrella for all the fields of the arts, concealed with an official Charter in 1998. The University has developed into a dynamic and manifold institution, running 24 study programs in the five departments of arts education, design and architecture, fine art, music and performing arts.
International Sámi Film Institute is dedicated to provide to arctic indigenous peoples the skills, education and economic opportunities to develope, produce and distribute indigenous peoples films. ISFI is giving a voice to the arctic indigenous peoples to tell their own stories about their history and modern time life.
ISFi is working internationally with other indigenous film makers by networking with universities and film makers and organisations in the world.
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK) is a proactive and international university in central Finland with the vision of being a small but big university of applied sciences. KAMK has approximately 3,300 students and 300 members of staff and offers a number of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. KAMK is actively involved in the development of companies and organizations operating in the regions of Kainuu, Koillismaa and Northern Ostrobothnia.
Karelia UAS is a multidisciplinary, widely connected, international and innovative organisation offering education leading to bachelor and master degrees.
Karelia UAS operates in seven study fields offering 21 programmes out of which five are master-level studies. The study areas are health care and social studies, business, engineering, forestry, media and hospitality management. Karelia UAS operates in two campuses in the close proximity of the Joensuu city centre in easternmost Finland.
Keyano College is a comprehensive community institution in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Stretching from north-central Alberta to the borders of Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, Wood Buffalo is one of the largest municipalities in Canada.
Kings Bay AS is a limited company wholly owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment and provides facilities and logistics for the community of research institutes present in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard. Kings Bay AS owns and manages Ny-Ålesund, the Northernmost community in the world. Kings Bay's property comprises the entire Brøgger peninsula and a stretch of coast on the east and north sides of Kongsfjorden, totaling 295 km2. Kings Bay helps to further the development in international research, higher education and environmental monitoring, and contributes good and predictable framework conditions for research and education performed in Ny-Ålesund. Kings Bay is also responsible for the cultural heritage buildings in Ny-Ålesund, which include 29 protected buildings from the mining era. Ny-Ålesund is particularly suited to climate and environmental research, and the main goal is that Ny-Ålesund should be the foremost location for Arctic climate and environmental research.
Established in 1827, KTH is today one of Europe’s leading engineering universities as well as a centre for innovation. KTH is also the largest institution in Sweden for research and learning on technology and its role in society.
LAB University of Applied Sciences is a higher education institution focusing on innovation, business and industry. It operates in Lahti and Lappeenranta and also provides education online.
Lakehead University is committed to excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate teaching, service, research and other scholarly activity. As part of this commitment, Lakehead University is dedicated to a student-centred learning environment. Lakehead University values its people and the diversity of their ideas, contributions and achievements. Lakehead University is dedicated to working with Aboriginal peoples in furthering their educational aspirations. Building on its past accomplishments and recognizing its role in Northwestern Ontario, Lakehead University reaches out regionally, nationally and internationally.
Lakehead University does arctic related courses on the Virtual Learning Tools platform that Arctic Portal manages
Lapland University of Applied Sciences is the northernmost higher professional education institution in the European Union. It is located in the cities of Rovaniemi, Kemi and Tornio in Finnish Lapland.
With around 7800 students, Laurea UAS is the 4th biggest university of applied sciences in Finland. The campuses of Laurea are located in Finland's capital region. Its location close to the capital city Helsinki gives exchange students great opportunities for entertainment and exploration.
Luleå University of Technology is in strong growth with world-leading expertise in several research areas. It shapes the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, it creates global societal benefits. Its scientific and artistic research and education is conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities.
Lund University has a long and vibrant history covering almost 350 years of teaching. It has evolved from just a few hundred students and professors being paid with meat and grain into its present form, with around 47 000 students and a position of excellence in international teaching and research.
The UArctic Læra Institute for Circumpolar Education was established in 2020 to support and strengthen UArctic member capacity to deliver locally appropriate and pedagogically high-quality Circumpolar Studies programmes, without compromising their own academic flexibility.
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