NTNU organises an orientation programme for new international students every August and January.  

Orientation Days - New International Students Autumn Semester 2026

When: 10th - 14th of August 2026

At NTNU Ålesund campus, we will have a orientation programme for new international students from 10th through 14th of August 2026.

The orientation programme will be for new International Master's Students and for new Exchange students.

The programme will be set up so that students  also can attend the regular introduction week for all students starting 11th of August with Matriculation seremony, campus tours, student organization days, "Fadder" (social activities for new students) etc. 

More information to follow! 

Here is the programme from 2025.

Program Orientation Week NTNU Ålesund August 2025

Presentations from Orientation Week 2025:

Welcome

Mini-ICT course and New Student Check List

Immigration and Tourist information

Pre-Arrival meeting will be held mid June on Zoom: 

Here is the presentation from the meeting last year: Presentation from Pre-arrival meeting 19th June 2025