International Master's Programmes
Admissions requirements
If you've got relevant undergraduate training with good grades and can speak English, NTNU's international master's programmes offer you a world-class education in more than 30 different disciplines.
Admission to NTNU’s international master’s programmes is highly competitive, and the university gives admissions priority to applicants who have completed their first degree in a relevant academic area, and who have obtained an average grade of First Class Division or Second Class Division. The programmes can be divided into two broad categories, the MSc Programmes in Engineering/ Architecture/ Natural Sciences and Medicine, and the MPhil/ MSc Programmes in Arts/ Social Sciences.
The preliminary application deadline for all international master's programmes is typically December 1 of the year before you will start your studies.
You can improve your chances of being admitted to some master’s programmes if you have relevant work experience. You also have to meet the university's English language requirements, which may include submitting English test results (IELTS or TOEFL) to NTNU with your application form.
Who can apply
All of the international master's programmes extend over 2 academic years (4 semesters) and are mainly intended for international students. Some students are self-funded, while other students are admitted with funding from Norway's Quota Scheme.You are also welcome to apply if you have a relevant first degree from Norway or another Nordic country, but there are only a very limited number of places for Nordic students.
The programmes all begin in August; thus, there are no admissions in the spring semester.
What follows is a summary of specific academic requirements for each of the programmes.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
MSc programmes in Engineering/ Architecture/ Natural Sciences and Medicine:
* MSc in Hydropower Development
* MSc in Marine Technology
* MSc in Petroleum Engineering / MSc in Petroleum Geosciences
* MSc in Light Metals Production
* MSc in Coastal and Marine Civil Engineering
* MSc in Geotechnics and Geohazards
* MSc in Industrial Ecology
* MSc in Information Systems
* MSc in Electric Power Engineering
* MSc in Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS)
* MSc in Project Management
* MSc in Urban Ecological Planning
* MSc in Mathematics
* MSc in Condensed Matter Physics
* MSc in Medical Technology- Specialisation in Biophysics and Medical Physics
* MSc in Medical Technology – Specialisation in Medical Imaging
* MSc in Medical Technology – Specialisation in Healthcare Informatics
* MSc in Medical Technology – Specialisation in Bioinformatics
* MSc in Medical Technology – Specialisation in Medical Biotechnology
* MSc in Exercise Physiology/ Sports Sciences
* MSc in Natural Resource Management
* MSc in Globalization – study option: Global Technology Management
* MSc Silicon and Ferroalloy Production
* MSc Chemical Engineering
* MSc in Telematics- Communication Networks and Networks Services
* MSc in Marine Coastal Development
* MSc in Molecular Medicine
* MSc in Neuroscience
MPhil/ MSc programmes within Arts and Social Sciences
* MPhil in English Language and Linguistics
* MPhil in Linguistics
* MPhil in Maritime Archaeology
* MPhil in Development Studies - specialising in Geography
* MPhil in Development Studies - specialising in Urban Challenges in East Africa
* MPhil in Human Development
* MPhil in Childhood Studies
* MSc in Globalization – study option: Global Politics and Culture
* MPhil in Risk Psychology, Environment and Safety
Admission for Autumn 2011
International Master’s programmes
The online preliminary application forms open in October. The deadline for submission of the preliminary application is December 1 for applicants with an educational background from outside the Nordic countries.
For applicants with a Norwegian / Nordic degree, the application deadline is April 15.
Financing your degree
You may be eligible for funding support from NTNU or the Norwegian government, depending upon your home country and choice of study programmes. Students also have the option of paying for their own education. Here's what you need to know:
International Masters Programmes -- Language requirements
All International master's programmes are instructed in English, so there are no Norwegian language requirements. You must be able to demonstrate your English proficiency, however.
NTNU does offer a variety of Norwegian courses if you are interested, all of which are optional for international master's programme students, of course.
Office of International Relations
International House
Gløshaugen campus
O. S.. Bragstads plass 3
NO-7491 Trondheim, Norway
Telephone: +47 73595700
Fax: +47 73595210
Student contact email: international@adm.ntnu.no
Opening hours: 10 to 15 daily.
PS! Between 1 May and 1 September the office closes at 14:30
