Practical information about living in Ålesund
Practical information
Practical information
After you have received admission to NTNU, you will be provided with practical information regarding visas, housing and so on. On this page, we have listed some of the practical information that it might be useful to consider at the time of applying.
Academic calendar
The academic year at NTNU is divided in two semesters: autumn (August - December) and spring (January to June).
Living expenses
Norwegian authorities require a certain amount of funds at their disposal for one academic year. Here are some of the common expenses you should take into account:
- Housing: NOK 4500,- to 6500,- per month (plus utilities) for a single room with shared bath and kitchen.
- Food: Will vary, but estimate at least NOK 3600,- per month.
- Transportation: At least NOK 500,- per month for a public transport half-year ticket. Depending on where you will live, a (used) bike may instead be a good investement.
- Books and supplies: Varies. Expect to pay more at each semester start. Check online (Facebook/WhatsApp groups) for cheaper used books. A popular second-hand site for books is iBok.
- Tuition fees: Degree students from countries outside the EU/EEA must pay tuition fees, unless they have an exemption.
- Exchange students from partner institutions do not pay tution fees.
Working in Norway
- EU/EEA nationals are entitled to work, study and live in Norway. All EU/EEA nationals who are going to stay in Norway for more than three months must register with the Norwegian Directorate for Immigration (UDI).
- Non-EU nationals who are granted a study permit, are automatically also granted permission to work part-time. You can work up to 20 hours per week in addition to your studies and full-time during holidays. Please consult the Norwegian Directorate for Immigration (UDI) for detailed information about rules and regulations.
Career advice for NTNU students
Please note that it can be hard for non-Norwegian speakers to find work, especially in cities with many students. You should therefore not count on work-income to cover you living expenses.
Visas/registration
The Norwegian Directorate for Immigration (UDI) has a comprehensive website that explains the visa application processes for non-EU nationals and the registration scheme for EU/EEA nationals.
Non-EU/non-EEA nationals will receive information about visa procedures together with the admission offer from NTNU. You should not apply for a visa before you have an offer of admission.