Monday 12 August - Matriculation ceremony

When: 10.00 a.m.

Where: Fogdegården

This ceremony is for all new students at the Department of International Business. Attendance is mandatory.

You will be welcomed by the Head of Department, Program Director and many more from the staff. There will be speeches, followed by food and Fadder (buddy) taking over.

Fadderuka, the orientation week, is a voluntary programme for all new students. Fadderuka is a great way to get to know your new fellow students and find a social environment. We recommend everyone to take part in the orientation week, organized by Fadder. Everyone will be assigned to a buddy group at the Matriculation Ceremony on 12 August.

There will also be a joint ceremony for all new students on campus at 13.00 in Vrimla.

Tuesday 13 August - Information about your program and campus services

When: 09:15 - 12:00

Where: TEFT-lab

International students have an appointment at the police station at 13:00 (12:00 for exchange students). More information is found here: Orientation Week - NTNU in Ålesund

Wednesday 14 August - Class meeting & company visit

Class meeting:

When: 09:00 - 10:00
Where: TEFT-lab

Company visit:

When: 10:30 - 13:30
Where: NMK

Join Fadder week/ buddy week and meet new friends from the first day of studies! All new students can participate.

See the program here (only in Norwegian).

During the Orientation week, you will get to know NTNU, your city and other international students in fun ways, and learn everything you need to know to get started in Norway and settle in at NTNU. The Office of International Relations arranges the orientation week.

Orientation Week - NTNU in Ålesund

Many different student organizations will be present on campus to showcase the variety of activities, causes and organizations you can engage with at NTNU.

Representatives from certain services at NTNU and Sit, such as the Office of International Relations, will also be present.

You can easily get to campus by public transport:

Public transport in Ålesund (frammr.no) 
 

Find your way on campus

The MazeMap app will guide you to the different buildings and lecture rooms on campus.

Download the MazeMap app for Android (Google Play) and iPhone (AppStore).

NTNU has various part-time classes to help you learn Norwegian as a second language, including a free online course. 

Exchange students can join a 3-week intensive summer course in August.

Course timetables - If  there is no timetable, please contact the department responsible for the course

If you have any special needs, NTNU can provide several support services. Read more about the disability office.