About 1200 international students participate in Orientation Week every August. International students who are eligible to participate in Orientation Week will receive further details by email from the NTNU International Office.

Students who are eligible to participate

• All new exchange students and free movers
• International students enrolled in a master’s degree taught in English
• International Erasmus Mundus and Joint Nordic master’s degree students
   
• Students doings placement or internship stays at NTNU are usually considered on an individual basis. In some cases, PhD students doing an exchange stay at NTNU are eligible to participate. Please email orientation@st.ntnu.no for further information.

Students who are not eligible

• International students enrolled in a degree programme taught in Norwegian
• Norwegian students enrolled in a master’s degree taught in English
• International PhD students doing the majority of their PhD at NTNU
• Friends and family of participating students

Registration and welcome at Scandic Lerkendal

• 09:00 Registration for exchange students
• 10:15 Registration for master´s degree students
• 11:00 Welcome meeting
• 12:30 We walk together to campus Gløshaugen to take a group photo
• 13:15 Provided lunch snack in the garden of International House
• 14:00 Trondheim Games - see below

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Trondheim Games

After lunch, it is time to explore the city centre of Trondheim through a series of challenges and games. Form a group of 8-12 people and pick up the instructions outside International House.

This is an outdoor activity; please dress according to the weather.

Matriculation + Information meetings 

Time	Activity	Student category	Location
09:30	Matriculation ceremony	All students	On the lawn behind the Main Building
11:45	Information meetings, distribution of bank cards (for non-EU students) and arrival confirmations	All exchange students	Scandic Lerkendal - more information below
11:45	Matriculation part II	Most master's degree students	See below

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Information meetings for exchange students

Exchange students: Scandic Lerkendal
Time	Who	Activity
12:00- 15:30	Latecomers: Exchange students	Registration for latecoming exchange students
12:00	Students who have not found housing	Housing meeting
12:00	Non-EU / non-EEA exchange students	Information meeting, followed by distribution of bank cards and arrival confirmations
12:30	Group 1: EU / EEA / Swiss exchange students	Distribution of arrival confirmations, surnames starting with the letters A - H
13:30	EU / EEA / Swiss exchange students exchange students	Information meeting
15:00	Group 2: EU / EEA / Swiss exchange students	Distribution of arrival confirmations, surnames starting with the letters I - Z

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Matricution part II for master´s degree students - to be updated

If your meeting is at Dragvoll or Tyholt, there will be free buses available after the Matriculation Cermony. The buses will run until all students have arrived at their campus. 

There may be changes! So make sure you consult your study programme website for the latest information regarding times and locations. 

Master's degree students: Matriculation part II*
Time	Faculty / Study programme	Location
11:45	Communication Technology (MSTCNNS)	A276, Gløshaugen
12:00	Coastal and Marine Engineering and Management (CoMEM) Nordic Master in Cold Climate Engineering Nordic Master in Environmental Engineering Geotechnics and Geohazards Hydropower Development Global Manufacturing Management RAMS	S1, Gløshaugen
12:00	Petroleum Engineering Petroleum Geosciences	S7, Gløshaugen
12:00	Natural Gas Technology	B602, Gløshaugen ("Varmeteknisk" building)
12:00	Childhood studies	Room 119 Pavilion A
12:15	Marine Technology Nordic Master in Maritime Engineering	T2, Tyholt (by bus)
12:15	Industrial Ecology	R10, Gløshaugen
12:45	NV faculty master's degree students	R5, Gløshaugen
14:30	Sustainable Energy	B602, Gløshaugen ("Varmeteknisk" building)

Information meetings: Master's degree students

Meet outside R1

• 09:00 - 12:30 Registration for latecomers (master´s degree students only)
• 09:00 Distribution of bank cards for non-EU / non-EEA master's degree students, surnames starting with the letters A - J
• 10:00 Information meeting for all master's degree students
• 12:00 Distribution of bank cards for non-EU / non-EEA master's degree students, surnames starting with the letters K - Z

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Information meetings for exchange students

• 09:30-10:30 Information meeting for exchange students at the Faculty of Economics and Management, room A32

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63 Degrees North: Exchange students

• 09:00 - 10:30 Registration for latecoming exchange students at International House
• 11:00: 63 Degrees North, meet in the garden of International House and we will walk to Festningen

Kristiansten Fortress is one of Trondheim’s iconic landmarks and the perfect spot for the competition 63 Degrees North. You will be divided into teams and together you will face numerous challenges. 

Bring a packed lunch and something to drink. This is an outdoor activity; please dress according to the weather.

Hiking - changes to the program due to heavy rain

Due to the weather forecast, we have cancelled the afternoon hikes and made changes to the morning hikes. A new link to sign up will be sent via email and shared in the FB groups. 

What to wear and bring

• Sneakers or hiking shoes, note that some paths may be muddy and wet
• A wind and water proof jacket
• A warm sweater
• A packed lunch and something to drink
• A small backpack

Meeting point

All hikes leave from outside the Main Building. The buses will leave on time, so please arrive 15 minutes ahead of your scheduled departure. End times are approximate. 

Getting home

You will have to get home on your own. Note that it will not be possible to walk home from all locations. This means you will need to bring a pre-filled AtB bus card / app, or enough cash to buy a one-way ticket (NOK 50).

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09:00 - 12:00: Registration for latecomers at International House

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Full day hike, Bymarka (300 places)

Departure times: 9:00 

Distance: 12 – 15 km
Duration: 6 – 7 hours
Terrain: Trail/off-trail and wetlands. Steep uphill, some rough terrain. Your feet will get wet and muddy.

Short hike, Ladestien (300 places)

Departure time: 10:00

Distance: 7 – 8 km
Duration: 2 – 3 hours
Terrain: A scenic walk along the fjord on a gravel path.

Hike for the MSc students in Global Health (as before)

Meet at Øya Helsehus at 10:00
Dress according to the weather and wear walking / hiking shoes
Possibility to swim
Food and drinks will be provided

Quiz (600 places)

Room A2 at Handelshøyskolen

11:00 - 13:00: Group I
14:00 - 16:00: Group II

• 09:30 - 10:30 in BS31: Information meeting for exchange students at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
• 09:30 - 10:30: Registration for latecomers at International House

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BBQ 

The BBQ takes places in the garden of International House. You will be provided with a timeslot for the BBQ during registration at NTNU. If you wish to change your allocated timeslot, you will need to find someone to swap with. 

• 11:00 Group I: BBQ in the garden of International house
• 12:30 Group II: BBQ in the garden of International house

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Sit yoga and circuit training

Sit is offering two classes for international students in Idrettsbygget at Gløshaugen. Note that there are very limited places for this activity, and the places will be allocated on a first serve first come basis during registraion for Orientation Week. There will be no waiting list. However, all new students can try out the sports´ facilities for free during August. More information will be provided in your welcome folder. 

Yoga2: 14.30 (75 min) 

Traditional yoga routines will strengthen your body and increase mobility. Focus on relaxation towards the end of the class.

Stærk! 16.00 (60 min) 

Cirquit training in Armfeldtsalen, Gløshaugen. A station based class where you work 7 minutes on each station. A combination of strenght and cardio.

 

Picnic at Festningen

Join the International Student Union (ISU) for a picnic at Festningen from 17:00 to 20:00. There will be snacks and games. 

In case of bad weather, the picnic may be moved to Sunday 19 August.

This activity is open to all. You do not need to register to participate.

There may be changes and updates to this information, so make sure you check it at regular intervals. Note that some faculties have meetings during Orientation Week. 

Monday 20 August

• 08:30 - 10:30 in R7: Info meeting for NV master's degree students.
  There are also programme specific meetings for each MSc. See you study programme for more information

• 09:15 - 10:15 in KJL1: Info meeting for IE exchange students  

• 11:15 - 12:30 in the 454, IT-building: Info meeting for exchange students at the Department of Computer Science with lunch and a tour of the department

• 12:00 - 13:00 in KA12: Welcome meeting for MH Master's degree students. 
  There are also programme specific meetings for each MSc, which are compulsory. More information at the MH faculty webpage

Tuesday 21 August

• 10:00-13:30 in Room 251 Pavilion B: Introductory days for new students in Mphil in Childhood studies.
• 13:15-14:00 in R5: Infomeeting for NV exchange students
• 14:15 - 16:00 in D2: Info meeting for SU master's degree students at Dragvoll
• 17:00, room to de decided: Info meeting for PROMAN master's degree student.

Wednesday 22 August

• 14:15 - 16:00 in D3: Information meeting  for HF exchange students and SU exchange students 

Friday 24 August

• 09:00-15:00 in Room 251 Pavilion B:  Introductory days for new students in Mphil in Childhood studies continues.

 

NTNU organises group appointments for all international students to register at the police station. It is mandatory to meet at your group appointment; you should not book an appointment to see the police on your own. 

You must meet directly at the Police Station at Gryta 4, for your police appointment. Do not go to the Service Centre for Foreign Workers (SUA), even if that is what your confirmation email from the police says. 

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Non-EU / non-EEA students

You will be assigned an appointment based on your master's degree or exchange programme - more information to come, including times for non-EU / non-EEA exchange students. 

If you cannot make your scheduled appointment, you will have to find another non-EU / non-EEA student to switch with. 

Non-EU / non-EEA students

Date	Time	Student category
21 August	08:30	Master's degree students from the faculty of: Engineering (IV)
	12:00	Non-EU exchange students, surnames A-K
22 August	08:30	Master's degree students from the faculty of: Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (IE) Non-EU exchange students, surnames L-N
	12:00	Master's degree students from the faculty of: Medicine and Health Science (MH) Architecture and Design (AD)
23 August	08:30	Master's degree students from the faculty of: Natural Sciences (NV) Non-EU exchange students, surnames O-R
	12:00	Master's degree students from the faculty of: Humanities (HF) Social and Educational Sciences (SU) Economics and Management (ØK) Non-EU exchange students, surnames S-Z

 

EU / EEA / Swiss students*

Your meeting date and time will be based on the first letter in your surname and how many semesters you are staying in Trondheim. You should make every effort to go to your scheduled appointment. If you cannot make your scheduled appointment, you will have to find another EU/EEA student to switch times with. 

EU / EEA students

Date	Time	Student category
6 September	08:30	EU/EEA exchange students staying 2 semesters
	12:00	EU/EEA master's degree students
13 September	08:30	EU/EEA exchange students, 1 semester, surnames A-D
	12:00	EU/EEA exchange students, 1 semester, surnames E-K
20 September	08:30	EU/EEA exchange students, 1 semester, surnames L-R
	12:00	EU/EEA exchange students, 1 semester, surnames S-Z

* Students with Nordic citizenship do not need to register at the police station

 

Looking for social activities or volunteering opportunities in Trondheim? Check out what NTNU and Trondheim have to offer!

Time: 17:00 - 19:00, 22 August
Location: Elektro A (next to International House)

This event is open for all. You do not need to sign up to participate.

Soccer game: watch Trondheim's soccer team Rosenborg

Note new date! Sunday 26 August

The game starts at 18:00 at Lerkendal stadion. Tickets will be handed out at during the pre-game activities. Time and location to be determined. 

 

 

 

Immigration regulations require that citizens of some countries must be tested for tuberculosis if they are staying more than three months in Norway. The test is free. If you are required to take the test but fail to do so, the police will be notified and it may compromise your residence permit. You can see who are required to take the test at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

Students who are required to take the test will receive an email with more information from the Office of International Relations after Orientation Week is over. The appointments will be during the month of September. There will be set appointment times, but you will be able to choose the one that suits you.