New International Students
Orientation Week in Gjøvik
We strongly encourage all new international students to attend the orientation days. It is an ideal opportunity to get to know NTNU and Gjøvik, and to make friends before you start your studies.
Orientation Day(s) for new international students is organised twice a year;
- in the middle of August for students starting in the autumn semester
- in the beginning of January for students starting in the spring semester
Upon arrival, you will be met by one of our student assistants at the train/bus station in Gjøvik and taken to the student accommodation. They will help you with practical matters at the start of the semester.
Programme
13 August - Information Seminar and Welcome Reception
Information Seminar
Auditorium K102
| 10:15 | Welcome | |
| 10:25 | Introduction of the International Relations Office Team | |
| 10:35 | Information about the Norwegian educational system, NTNU etc. | |
| 11:00 | Introduction of the Student Information Centre | |
| 11:05 | Information from SiT – The Student Welfare Organization for students in Gjøvik, Ålesund and Trondheim | |
| 11:20 | Short break | |
| 11:35 | Information about the Library | |
| 11:45 |
| Information from the faculties: Department of Computer Science (IDI), Department of Information Security and Communication technology (IIK), Department of Design (ID), Department of Electronic Systems (IES) by the Advisers Hilde Bakke and Tonje Strøm Trønnes Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering (IVB) by adviser Nils Rui |
| 12:00 | Residence permit requirements etc. | |
| 12:15 | Norwegian Lunch (in the cafeteria, Gneis-building) | |
| 13:15 |
| Information about the buddy week |
| 13:25 |
| Introduction to learning management systems Checklist, Studentweb, timetable by Anneli T. Østlien at International Relations Office Blackboard by Steinar Hov at Education Quality Division |
| 14:00 | Go to the Photo box to take your picture for the student ID card |
| 18:00 | Welcome Reception by the City Hall The Mayor welcomes all new international students to the city of Gjøvik Venue: The City Hall is currently beeing renovated, so the venue for this evening is the Quality Hotel Gjøvik. Address: Elvegata 2-4, 2815 Gjøvik |
14 August - Master seminar + social event for bachelor students
Master students (including exchange students on master level)
Mandatory master student seminars:
| Study programme | Acronym | Time | Location | More information |
| Master in Interaction Design | MIXD | 09:30 | K-building | |
| Master in Applied Computer Science | MACS | 09:30 | K-building | |
| Master in Colour in Science and Industry | COSI | 09:30 | K-building | |
| Master in 3D Multimedia Technology | 3DMT | 09:30 | K-building | |
| Master in Information Security | MIS | 09:30 | K-building | |
| Master in Sustainable Manufacturing | MSUMA | 10:00 | S314 Smaragd building |
Exchange students at bachelor level
Learn the history of Gjøvik City: Guided tour at Gjøvik Gård (Farm). Get to know your fellow exchange students as well as getting to know the city.
| 10:00 |
| We will gather at the university, outside the Gneis buiding, and walk together to Gjøvik Gård (approximately 15 minutes walk). |
| 10:30 |
| Guided tour at Gjøvik Gård (more information here: https://en.gjovik.com/what-to-do/gjovik-gard-p882573) |
| 11:45 | The student assistants will show you around in Gjøvik |
15 August - Matriculation ceremony and information seminar continues
| 10:30 | Matriculation Ceremony | |
| Location: Outdoor Scene outside the student House (address: studenthuset 14) |
Information Seminar continues
Auditorium K102
| 12:30 |
| Go by the cafeteria to get something to eat |
| 12:45 | Information about the International Student Union (ISU) | |
| 13:00 |
| Introduction to University Chaplain services |
| 13:15 |
| Medical Care in Norway |
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| Short break |
| 13:45 |
| “How to survive in Gjøvik? – from a student’s perspective” |
| 14:00 |
| Short introduction to Norway |
| 14:15 |
| Admission, Study and Examination regulations at NTNU by Director of Academic Affairs Gunn Rognstad |
16 August - Hiking
Hiking to “Bergstoppen”
Optional event. Please sign up by sending an e-mail to international@gjovik.ntnu.no within Tuesday 14th of August.
| 9:30 |
| We will meet at the university, outside the Gneis building. The hiking trip will take approximately 1,5 – 2 hours, depending on how fast the group move. |
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| Bring your own lunch you can eat at Bergstoppen with a beautiful view of Gjøvik. |
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| Public transport (bus) can take you back to the city centre twice an hour. The bus ticket costs NOK 30 (with student discount, so bring your student ID card and the student ID app) |
17 August - Norwegian language course
| 10:00 - 13:00 | Crash course in Norwegian Language | |
| 14:00 - 17:00 | Student assisoaction event. Get to know the student association connected to your study programme. Please find more information on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/355140565016467/ |
Tuberculosis test
Useful links and documents
- What you need to do as a new student (Intranet)
- Information for students (intranet)
- Academic Calendar
- Course timetables
- NTNU on Facebook - official English site
How to go to Gjøvik?
By Air
Please note that the closest airport to Gjøvik is Oslo Airport Gardermoen. Please note that other airports as Oslo Torp and Oslo Rygge are located in Sandefjord and Moss – far south of Oslo and further away from Gjøvik.
Bus from airport
There is no direct train to Gjøvik from the airport, so take the bus. You will find the bus just outside the terminal building. Please note that you buy the bus tickets on the bus.
By train
You can take the train from Oslo City Centre. You can find information on schedules, tickets etc here.