How to apply
How to apply
How to apply
The information on this page applies to:
- Exchange students from partner institutions planning to take courses at NTNU
- Students doing project work or an internship, or writing their master's thesis (Placement students). Placement students must also abide additional application procedures.
Exchange to the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS)
Exchange to the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS)
As UNIS is not an accredited institution, it does not have the opportunity to sign Erasmus+ / Nordplus agreements. However, students can exchange to UNIS via Erasmus+ / Nordplus agreements with a Norwegian university. Students therefore need to submit two separate applications, one to UNIS and one to NTNU.
We advise that you start both applications simultaneously for everything to be in order, as you need to be accepted as a student in both institutions individually. The processes are managed separately by the two institutions, and you must send the documentation needed to the both of them.
Please note that short-notice changes and/or cancellations due to the Covid-19 pandemic may still occur for the 2022 autumn semester.
Apply directly to UNIS within the application deadline (15 October for spring term courses, 15 April for autumn term courses, 15 February for summer courses). Applications received after this deadline will be given lowest priority in the admission process.
Instructions can be found on this website. Please read the admission regulations. Students are given admission and ranked due to these criteria.
Students from NTNUs partner universities can apply for exchange, and must be nominated by their home instutution. Students apply by the same deadlines as conventional exchange students (1 May/1 October, earlier deadlines for non-EEA citizens).
Make a note in the application that you are applying for exchange to UNIS.
Nominated students will receive information on how to apply.
Students from universities without an existing exchange agreement with NTNU should contact UiT The Arctic University.
Application deadlines
Application deadlines
Starting spring semester | Starting autumn semester |
Everyone: 1 October |
Non-EU/non-EEA students: 1 April |
Note that you must be nominated by your home university before you can access the application portal. The deadlines for your home university to nominate you are:
- Starting Autumn semester: 15 March (non-EU/non-EEA citizens)/1 April (EU/EEA/Swiss citizens)
- Starting spring semester: 15 September
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
Exchange students from partner universities do not have to prove their financing by means of uploading a bank statement or letter of sponsorship during the application. They are, however, required to prove that they can sustain themselves during their stay to obtain a student visa, and instructions on how to do this will be provided when you are accepted.
NTNU requires all international students to have a good command of English at an academic level and you may need to provide TOEFL/IELTS test scores. If you wish to take courses taught in Norwegian, you will in most cases have to document Norwegian proficiency.
Exchange students from outside the EU
Non-EU students are required to document their English proficiency:
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 90 points on the internet based test
- IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) with a minimum overall band score of 6.5
Exchange students from the EU
There are no formal language requirements for students from EU countries, but you are expected to have a good command of the English language that enables you to communicate well at an academic level. The level of English proficiency should be at least B2, preferably C1, using the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages scale.
Architecture students must have completed a minimum of 180 ETCS credits at their home institution (bachelor) prior to arrival in Trondheim. Only courses at a master's level (year 4 and 5) are offered in English. In these subject areas we are also not able to supervise any bachelor's thesis work.
Please note that only students from universities where we have an agreement specifically within Architecture can apply for a semester / year within architecture. Nominated architecture students should not choose courses when they apply. They will receive a list with courses to choose from once the faculty has decided which courses to offer in the upcoming semester.
In Trondheim, it can be difficult to find engineering courses taught in English at the bachelor level. It is therefore recommended that students have completed at least three years of a bachelor degree if they wish to apply for master level courses. In these subject areas NTNU normally cannot supervise any bachelor thesis work, unless there is an existing agreement with your home institution that specifically says so.
NTNU do not accept free movers.
In order to apply for an exchange at NTNU, there needs to be an exchange agreement between your home institution and NTNU.
Application procedures
Application procedures
Step 1: Find courses
You should figure out which courses you want to take before starting your application.
All students must fulfill the recommended/required previous knowledge for the courses that they wish to take. Please read the course descriptions carefully to make sure that you comply. Students not fulfilling the requirements may be denied admission. Second degree level courses are usually only available to master’s level students.
Exchange courses
You can easily find courses taught in English by using the Online course catalog. Some study areas also provide lists over the courses they offer in English.
All courses
Almost all of NTNU's courses are listed in the Online course catalog, remember to check the boxes "taught in English" and "Trondheim"
Below you can find additional information about studying at some the different faculties of NTNU. Please note that not all faculties/departments are represented here. Please see the online course catalogue for an extensive overview of courses from all faculties.
Norwegian language courses
Courses to learn Norwegian as a second language
Economics and Management
Economics and management studies
Humanities and Music Studies
Information technology, electrical engineering and mathematics studies
Information technology, electrical engineering and mathematics studies
Medical and Health Sciences
Social and Educational Sciences
Courses in English offered at NTNU in Gjøvik:
You can find courses taught in English by the Online course catalogue. Remember to check the boxes "taught in English" and "Gjøvik" as well as the correct semester (spring/autumn). Note that some courses have limited capacity/prerequisite knowledge.
All courses
Almost all of NTNU's courses are listed in the online course catalog, remember to check the boxes «taught in English» and «Gjøvik».
Bachelor courses
- Computer Science
- Design
- Manufacturing and Civil Engineering
- Norwegian Culture and Language
- Bachelor thesis/projects
Master courses
Degree programmes taught in English at NTNU in Gjøvik are listed below. Please check the programme pages for more information about the courses:
- MSc Applied Computer Science
- MSc Information Security
- MSc Interaction Design
- MSc Sustainable Manufacturing
Master's thesis:
- IMT 4461 Project work for exchange master's students (30 ECTS credits)
- IDIG4001 Project work for exchange master's students (22,5 ECTS credits)
Note that for IMT4461, IDIG4001, as well as for bachelor thesis and project work, you will need to contact and make an appointment with a supervisor at NTNU in Gjøvik prior to application.
The first and third semesters are autumn semesters (A); the second and fourth semesters are spring semesters (S). Some courses are only available one semester each year.
Courses in English offered at NTNU in Ålesund:
Bachelor level courses
- ICT and Automation
- Business and Marketing
- Life Sciences
- Nursing
- Norwegian language course for exchange students
Master level courses
Degree programmes taught in English at NTNU Ålesund are listed below. Please check the programme pages for more information about the courses:
Almost all of NTNU's courses can be found using the online course catalogue. Below are some tips to guide you to select courses:
Please note that you will not get double credits for courses with similar and overlapping contents. You can see which courses this applies to under "credit reductions" on the courses' web page. Example: TIØ4145 and TIØ4146 have overlapping contents and the student will only receive credits from one of the courses, even if taking both.
- Check the box 'taught in English' and select the correct city under "Teaching location".
- Courses listed for the autumn semester will normally be available again the following autumn semester.
- Bachelor courses are normally called "Foundation", "Intermediate" or "Third-year" courses, Master's level courses are called "Second degree level" and PhD courses are called "Doctoral degree level". Some variations of these names may occur.
- Are you eligible? Check if the course requires previous knowledge, the language of instruction, study level, ect.
- You can choose courses at different faculties/institutes.
- If a course is project based it can normally be supervised in English, even though the language of instruction is Norwegian.
- You are not guaranteed entry to the courses you select. It is the faculty/department that have the final say in whether you get admission to a course.
Changing your courses
If the course you list is not offered or you are not eligible for admission, you will get the opportunity to pick new courses after arrival at NTNU. Also, if you change your mind about the courses you would like to take; it is usually not a problem to change your courses after arrival.
Step 2: Apply online through Søknadsweb
Step 2: Apply online and upload required documentation
Instructions for how to apply online through the application portal Søknadsweb. Please note that only applications which are complete at the application deadline will be considered.
Step 2: Apply
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To be able to apply for exchange studies at NTNU you must be nominated by your home university coordinator via Nomination Web. Your coordinator has received instructions for how to do so directly from us.
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Once you have been nominated in the portal, you will receive an e-mail with further instructions and an e-mail with your password to the application portal.
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Go to the application portal Søknadsweb, and choose the institution Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
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Choose “Login International Applicant”.
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Log in with your e-mail address that your coordinator used when they nominated you and the password sent to you by e-mail.
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You can change the language in the top right corner where it says Norsk bokmål.
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Choose the correct application: “Nomination Admissions Term for admission [term] [year]” and click Change application.
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Select the correct application alternative: Choose your campus city: Trondheim, Ålesund or Gjøvik and click Add. Please note that you cannot take courses in more than one of the campus cities.
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In the “Extra information” field please fill in the information below in the following order:
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Home institution
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Courses which you would like to apply to at NTNU. Fill in both the course code and the course name. Use course search to find courses. If you wish to do a thesis or project work, please indicate this and include the name of your supervisor at NTNU.
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Save your application
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Upload the required documents (see below) at My documents in the top menu
Please note that there is no "submit button" in Søknadsweb. Your application is saved automatically.
The following documents must be uploaded to Søknadsweb:
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Official grade transcripts for all university studies (including grade transcript and diploma from bachelor degree studies and Classes préparatoires, if applicable)
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Translation of grade transcripts if originally in another language than English
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A list of courses you are currently taking (self-attested is OK)
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A short CV
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The personal identification page of your passport
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English language proficiency documentation for non-Erasmus+ students
Step 3: Learning Agreements
Step 3: Learning Agreements
Learning Agreements
The following contains important information regarding the submission of Learning Agreements (LAs) and/or Online Learning Agreements (OLAs).
Please read this information carefully!
Procedures for Learning Agreements
Please do not send us your Learning Agreement until after you have received your offer of admission to NTNU by e-mail.
If all the courses in your LA/OLA have been pre-approved by your home university, you can submit your LA/OLA.
- Please note that OLAs containing a Norwegian language course (“Norwegian for Foreigners”) cannot be approved until mid-August. If you plan to take one of these courses during your stay, you must therefore wait with submitting your OLA. Otherwise, it will be rejected.
If you have not had all the courses pre-approved yet, we strongly recommend that you wait to submit your LA/OLA until after your arrival in Norway or after 15 September.
- Online Learning Agreements (OLAs) can only be signed when all your planned courses have been pre-approved. If this is not the case, the OLA will be rejected.
- If your courses have not been pre-approved yet, but your home institution requires a preliminary LA before you arrive in Norway, please send us your LA as a pdf-file per email (find the correct address below). This enables us to sign the document as a preliminary LA with certain reservations.
How to send the Agreement
- Send your Learning Agreement in a single pdf format to your respective location of study:
- NTNU Trondheim: exchange@st.ntnu.no
- NTNU Gjøvik: international@gjovik.ntnu.no
- NTNU Ålesund: au@ntnu.no
- The "responsible person at the receiving institution" is the person you received your offer of admission from. NTNU's Erasmus+ code is N TRONDHE 01.
Making changes to your LA
If you need to make changes to your signed LA, you will have to do this by completing the "During the mobility"part of your Learning Agreement.
Please note that we only sign these modifications after 15 September / 1 February
KRYSSPUBLISERT - Admission offers have been sent
All applicants to International Master's degrees have received a reply to their application.
Double degree students have received their letter of invitation. If not, contact admissions@st.ntnu.no
Exchange students can expect their admission letters by the end of July 8.
Information regarding NTNU user accounts and other practicalities will be sent out in the second week of August.
Deadline to register for courses is September 15, one month after the semester starts (can be done after arrival).
For questions about housing, see: NTNU - Housing
Learning agreements (LA)
Learning agreements (LA)
Please do not send us your Learning Agreement until after you have received your offer of admission to NTNU by e-mail.
If all the courses in your LA/OLA have been pre-approved by your home university, you can submit your LA/OLA
- Please note that OLAs containing a Norwegian language course (“Norwegian for Foreigners”) cannot be approved until mid-August. If you plan to take one of these courses during your stay, you must therefore wait with submitting your OLA. Otherwise, it will be rejected.
If you have not had all the courses pre-approved yet, we strongly recommend that you wait to submit your LA/OLA until after your arrival in Norway or after 15 September.
- Online Learning Agreements (OLAs) can only be signed when all your planned courses have been pre-approved. If this is not the case, the OLA will be rejected.
- If your courses have not been pre-approved yet, but your home institution requires a preliminary LA before you arrive in Norway, please send us your LA as a pdf-file per email (find the correct address below). This enables us to sign the document as a preliminary LA with certain reservations.
How to send the Agreement
- Send your Learning Agreement in a single pdf format to your respective location of study:
- NTNU Trondheim: exchange@st.ntnu.no
- NTNU Gjøvik: international@gjovik.ntnu.no
- NTNU Ålesund: au@ntnu.no
- The "responsible person at the receiving institution" is the person you received your offer of admission from. NTNU's Erasmus+ code is N TRONDHE 01.
Making changes to your LA
If you need to make changes to your signed LA, you will have to do this by completing the "During the mobility"part of your Learning Agreement.
Please note that we only sign these modifications after 15 September / 1 February
FAQs -- SHARING
Applicants from Russia
Applicants from Russia
Norwegian authorities have suspended all academic bilateral cooperation between Norway and Russia. This affects Russian applicants in the following ways:
NTNU is unable to accept exchange students from Russian institutions in 2022.
Russian-Norwegian Scholarship Scheme
The Russian-Norwegian Scholarship scheme has been suspended. The scholarship will be unavailable in 2022.
Russian citizens are eligible to apply for Master's degrees as usual.
Contact the Office of International Relations
Contact the Office of International Relations
International House, O. S. Bragstads plass 3, 7491 Trondheim, Norway
Student drop-in: Closed until further notice due to Covid-19
Exchange students: exchange@st.ntnu.no
Master's degree students: admissions@st.ntnu.no
Visiting address: Office G104, Teknologivegen 22, 2815 Gjøvik, Norway
Postal address: P.O. box 191, 2802 Gjøvik, Norway
Exchange students: international@gjovik.ntnu.no
Master’s degree students: opptak@ntnu.no
Visiting address: K-building, office numbers KP-245 and KP-246, Larsgårdsvegen 2, 6009 Ålesund
Postal address: P.O. Box 1517, 6025 Ålesund, Norway
Exchange students: Anne Ulla au@ntnu.no
Master’s degree students: opptak@ntnu.no