University of the Arctic

The University of the Arctic (UArctic) is an international cooperative network based in the circumpolar region, consisting of universities, colleges and other organizations with an interest in promoting education and research in the North. UArctic was launched on June 12, 2001, endorsed by the Arctic Council and in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the Rovaniemi Process and the Arctic Environmental Protection Strategy.

The overall goal of the University of the Arctic is to create a strong, sustainable circumpolar region by empowering indigenous peoples and other northerners through education, mobility and shared knowledge.

History

Member institutions

There are 143 members of UArctic, which includes 138 full members and 5 associate members. Full members of UArctic include 34 from Canada, 7 from Denmark/Greenland, 9 from Finland, 6 From Iceland, 17 from Norway, 46 from Russia, 7 from Sweden, 11 from the United States, and 1 from the United Kingdom.

Most UArctic members (102) are higher education institutions, but other members include circumpolar indigenous organizations and research institutions.