Strategy 2026
The path to a new strategy
The strategy "Knowledge for a better world" has been an important guideline for the university since 2018. From 2026, that strategy will be replaced with a new strategy.
The university board has approved a new strategy
At the board meeting on June 18, the entire board endorsed the proposal for a new strategy, with some suggestions for adjustments. Rector has been authorized by the board to finalize the strategy, incorporating the comments made during the meeting. The new strategy will replace the current one and will take effect on January 1, 2026.
Rector wishes to thank everyone for their dedication to the work on the university strategy and hopes that this strong engagement will continue in the development of new strategies at the faculties, the university museum, the departments, and the Gjøvik and Ålesund campuses.
An updated and finalized version of the strategy will be published as soon as it becomes available.
NTNU's strategy 2018-2025
What happens when?
2025
- Januar:y The gathering of NTNU leaders in Oppdal.
- February: First draft of faculty strategies.
- February: Strategy workshop with students.
- March The board discusses proposals for ambitions and prerequisites.
- March The first draft of the university strategy is sent on a hearing
- April: The deadline for the hearing is on 30th of April.
- Juni: The new strategy is formally approved by the board.
2026
- January: All strategies goes into effect.
Frequently asked questions
The new strategy will be approved by the current board before the summer 2025.
The main strategy provides overall goals, direction and priorities for the whole of NTNU, and the faculties' strategies concretize these within their respective areas. Together, these will make up NTNU's overall strategy
The strategy process will be an interactive process between the different levels. This means that a rough draft of faculty strategies must be available by February 1, 2025, which the main strategy also will be based on.
Yes, rector has decided that all departments at NTNU must develop their own strategies to be effective from January 1, 2026. The deadline for draft versions of the department strategies will be set by each individual faculty and the Science Museum.
Yes, both NTNU in Gjøvik and NTNU in Ålesund will develop their own campus strategies. The first draft of the campus strategies must be ready by February 1, 2025. The campus strategies will come into effect at the same time as the main strategy and will be valid from January 1, 2026.
The board of NTNU has decided that the vision should remain unchanged along with our values – creative, constructive, critical, and respectful. The board also expects that the vision and values are experienced and made visible at the university, as this forms an important part of NTNU's identity. The strategy document should be more clearly defined as a prioritization tool.
Everyone can contribute to the strategy process. We encourage academic environments, employees, students and partners to contribute to the work with input and views
There are many ways to contribute to the process. Primarily, you can contribute through the organizational pipeline and in various committee meetings where the strategy will be discussed on different occasions. Alternatively, you can contribute directly by providing written feedback on this form (the form is hosted by University in Oslo).
The Ministry of Education's letter that provides goals and direction for NTNU from the governmental level, and is valid until 2026 and will be incorporated in the new strategy.