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The ''University of the Arctic'' (UArctic) | The ''University of the Arctic'' (UArctic) consortium is a cooperative network of universities, colleges, and other institutions in the Circumpolar North. Its mission is to create a strong, sustainable circumpolar region, by reducing barriers to higher education in the North. UArctic is not a degree-granting institution, but does offer courses to students in the region. Students must typically register at participating universities in order to take classes, either via the web or through face-to-face programmes. UArctic was launched in 2001. | ||
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The University of the Arctic (UArctic) consortium is a cooperative network of universities, colleges, and other institutions in the Circumpolar North. Its mission is to create a strong, sustainable circumpolar region, by reducing barriers to higher education in the North. UArctic is not a degree-granting institution, but does offer courses to students in the region. Students must typically register at participating universities in order to take classes, either via the web or through face-to-face programmes. UArctic was launched in 2001.
The University of the Arctic web site is at http://www.uarctic.org/
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Members are from many countries of the world. A full member list can be found at http://www.uarctic.org/orgs2full.aspx?group=GOvCouncil&title=Council&m=79
Reports