Life and housing in Ålesund

Student life

Students at a cafe in Ålesund

Ålesund is located on the west coast of Norway in a region that is famous for its beautiful scenery with high mountains and blue fjords. Ålesund is one of the very few remaining Art Nouveau towns in the world, which gives the city a distinctive character. During a short stroll in the centre you will experience a thriving town with pleasant restaurants, bars and cafeterias.

Unique relationship with industry

NTNU in Ålesund has close links with local companies when it comes to development, research and possibility for student projects.

The greater Aalesund area is one of the world's leading crossroads and a cluster of expertise for the fishing industry - deep sea fishing, fish farming, fish processing - and other maritime activities, such as ship design, ship construction and production of ship equipment.

These industries are responsible for the development of some of the best and most advanced fishing vessels and offshore oil service vessels in the world. Local companies like Rolls Royce Marine Technology and Aker Maritime are also servicing the ship building industry world-wide.

Visit Ålesund

In the Ålesund area you can fish in rivers, waters and lakes, go for a boat trip, go hiking, cycle around idyllic islands, watch birds or go diving. 

Alternatively, you can do omething as simple as wander along the pebbled beaches and enjoy the fresh sea air. The possibilities endless in this area full of contrasts - the choice is yours!

See Visit Ålesund for more info.