Courses for exchange students
Courses for exchange students
Courses for exchange students
Exchange students can choose from a multitude of courses at NTNU, but to find the right ones for you, there are some things to keep in mind.
Read "Choosing and changing courses" below before you begin.
Choosing and changing courses
All of NTNU's courses can be found using the online course catalog. Please read the following before using the catalog.
- When searching for courses, the box Taught in English must be checked, and your campus city must be selected under Teaching location.
- If the language of instruction on the course page is listed as English / Norwegian, check with the course coordinator (listed on the course page) whether the course will be taught partly or fully in English.
- If the language of instruction on the course page is listed as English / Norwegian, check with the course coordinator (listed on the course page) whether the course will be taught partly or fully in English.
- You can only choose courses in the city you will be studying in during your exchange.
- Make sure you have chosen the correct semester (autumn/spring) under "Course start". Most courses are taught only in one of the two semesters, but is usually taught every year.
- Make sure you are eligible for the course. Check if the course requires previous knowledge and is taught in English. You can choose courses at any faculty or department, as long as you are qualified and eligible for it:
- If a course has recommended previous knowledge, the course is generally open to exchange students, but it is the students' responsibility to ensure they are academically equipped able to understand/follow the course content.
- If a course has required previous knowledge, the student must have documented academic experience equivalent to the 'required courses' listed on the course page.
- If a course has recommended previous knowledge, the course is generally open to exchange students, but it is the students' responsibility to ensure they are academically equipped able to understand/follow the course content.
- Specific conditions:
- If a course page states that admission to a particular programme of study is required, it is generally reserved for students attending the relevant programme. However, exceptions are possible. Contact the course coordinator to inquire about admission.
- If a course page states that admission to a particular programme of study is required, it is generally reserved for students attending the relevant programme. However, exceptions are possible. Contact the course coordinator to inquire about admission.
- PhD level courses are usually reserved for PhD candidates and require special admission. All courses where the number in the course code starts with 8 are PhD level.
- Different course levels may be shown by different names:
- Bachelor's level courses may be called "Foundation", "Intermediate" or "Third-year"
- Master's level courses may be called "Second degree level"
- PhD level courses may be called "Doctoral degree level"
- You are not guaranteed entry to any course. The faculty/department decides whether you get admission to their course.
- Overlapping courses? You will not get double credits for courses with overlapping contents. Each course page lists what other courses its content overlaps with, under Credit reductions.
- If a course is project-based, it can normally be supervised in English, even though the language of instruction is Norwegian.
- You can freely change your study plan/course selection at NTNU until 15 september (autumn) or 1 February (spring).
Exchange courses
Almost all of NTNU's courses are listed in the Online course catalog.
Using this button, you will be shown courses taught in English in Trondheim, but remember to also choose the correct semester (spring/autumn).
Make sure you have read Choosing and changing courses above before browsing the catalog.
NTNU Course Catalog - Trondheim
The Online Course Catalog is updated yearly in July. Students coming in the autumn semester must therefore use the course catalog for the previous academic year. Course contents and things such as language of instruction may therefore change by the time the semester starts. If so, do not worry: you will be able to change your course selection until September 15th.
Norwegian language courses
You can find courses taught in English in Gjøvik by using the online course catalog.
Using this button, you will be shown courses taught in English in Gjøvik, but remember to also choose the correct semester (spring/autumn).
Make sure you have read Choosing and changing courses above before browsing the catalog.
Bachelor's level courses in Gjøvik
- Computer Science
- Design
- Manufacturing and Civil Engineering
- Norwegian for foreigners
- Bachelor thesis/projects
Master's level courses in Gjøvik
Degree programmes taught in English at NTNU in Gjøvik are listed below. Please check the programme pages for more information about the courses:
- MSc Applied Computer Science
- MSc Information Security
- MSc Interaction Design
- MSc Sustainable Manufacturing
Master's thesis / Project work:
- IMT4461 - Project work for exchange master's students (30 ECTS credits) Department of Computer Science
- IDIG4001 - Project work for exchange master's students (22,5 ECTS credits) Department of Computer Science
- TØL4082 - Project Work for Exchange Students (30 ECTS) Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering
- TØL4083 - Project Work for Exchange Students (15 ECTS) Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering
Note that for IMT4461, IDIG4001, as well as for bachelor thesis and project work, you will need to contact and make an appointment with a supervisor at NTNU in Gjøvik prior to application.
The first and third semesters are autumn semesters (A); the second and fourth semesters are spring semesters (S). Some courses are only available one semester each year.
You can find courses taught in English in Ålesund by using the online course catalogue below.
Using this button, you will be shown courses taught in English in Ålesund, but remember to also choose the correct semester (spring/autumn).
Make sure you have read Choosing and changing courses above before browsing the catalog.
Bachelor's level courses in Ålesund
- ICT and Automation
- Business and Marketing
- Life Sciences
- Nursing
- Norwegian language course for exchange students
Master's level courses in Ålesund
Degree programmes taught in English at NTNU Ålesund are listed below. Please check the programme pages for more information about the courses: