University of Tromsø
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About University of Tromsø
According to Wikipedia, The University of Tromsø – The Arctic University of Norway is a state university in Norway and the world's northernmost university. Located in the city of Tromsø, Norway, it was established by an act of parliament in 1968, and opened in 1972. It is one of ten universities in Norway. The University of Tromsø is the largest research and educational institution in Northern Norway and the sixth-largest university in Norway. The university's location makes it a natural venue for the development of studies of the region's natural environment, culture, and society.
What Is University of Tromsø Known For?
University of Tromsø is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Biology
- Literature
- Medical
- Communications
- Business
- Religious Studies
- Engineering
- Political Science
- History
- Anthropology
- Law
- Psychology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Economics
- Sociology
- Earth Sciences
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Criminal Justice
University of Tromsø's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Tromsø's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Tromsø ranks #373 worldwide for influence in Education.
University of Tromsø ranks #404 worldwide for influence in Biology.
University of Tromsø ranks #419 worldwide for influence in Literature.
University of Tromsø ranks #534 worldwide for influence in Medical.
University of Tromsø ranks #568 worldwide for influence in Communications.
University of Tromsø ranks #853 worldwide for influence in Business.
University of Tromsø ranks #277 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
University of Tromsø ranks #767 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
University of Tromsø ranks #664 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
University of Tromsø ranks #430 worldwide for influence in History.
University of Tromsø ranks #144 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
University of Tromsø ranks #702 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of Tromsø ranks #463 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
University of Tromsø ranks #505 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
University of Tromsø ranks #979 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
University of Tromsø ranks #814 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
University of Tromsø ranks #906 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
University of Tromsø ranks #700 worldwide for influence in Physics.
University of Tromsø ranks #835 worldwide for influence in Economics.
University of Tromsø ranks #341 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
University of Tromsø ranks #517 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
University of Tromsø ranks #226 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesUniversity of Tromsø ranks #193 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
University of Tromsø ranks #1576 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Who Are University of Tromsø's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Tromsø's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Anthropology, Social Work, and Nursing. Here are some of University of Tromsø's most famous alumni:
- Margunn Bjørnholt
- A Norwegian sociologist and economist.
- Monica Kristensen Solås
- A Norwegian explorer.
- Svein-Erik Hamran
- A Norwegian radar researcher.
- Asle Toje
- A Norwegian foreign policy scholar.
- Aage Thor Falkanger
- A Norwegian Supreme Court Justice and Parliamentary Ombudsman.
- Tore Johnsen
- A Saami-Norwegian theologian and priest.
- Peter Arbo
- A Norwegian social scientist.
- Lars Vatten
- A Norwegian cancer researcher.
- Jackie Cumming
- An Academic.
- Anne-Brit Kolstø
- A Norwegian microbiologist.
- Lisbet Holtedahl
- A Norwegian film director and professor.
- Gjert Kristoffersen
- A Norwegian linguist.
Who Are University of Tromsø's Most Influential Faculty?
University of Tromsø's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Anthropology, Social Work, and Nursing. Here are some of University of Tromsø's most famous faculty:
