Start of studies - Fine Art
Start of studies MFA
Start of studies
Welcome as a new student at Trondheim Academy of Fine Art, NTNU! Here you can see what happens during the first period of studies.
Start of studies 2026
Start of studies 2026
Programme the first week of studies, 10th-14th August
Programme the first week of studies, 10th-14th August
Monday, 11th August:
Welcome to the Art Academy (KiT) at NTNU
Time: 10:00-12:00
Location: Industribygget, rom 240
Joint gathering for new students at the Art Academy. Meet your fellow students and experience your first day as a student together with new friends.
Department Head Jacob Jessen and staff at KiT welcome you.
The student association KiT will introduce themselves and the program for the buddy weeks.
Time: 13.00-14.00
Walk from KiT (campus Solsiden) to the Gløshaugen campus together with the student association.
Time: 14.00-15:00
Matriculation ceremony – welcome ceremony for new students at NTNU
Location: Campus Gløshaugen, behind the main building.
You will participate in this formal ceremony together with your buddy group. The ceremony will include musical performances, speeches and you will get a glimpse into life as a student at NTNU.
Time: 18.00-23:00
Location: Campus Solsiden
The Student association KiT: More information will follow.
Tuesday 11th August
Student Volunteer Day - The Student association at KiT (program will be handed out Monday)
Wednesday 12th August
Time: 09.00-10.30
Introductions to KiT and key cards
Location: Art Academy Library, Campus Solsiden
Morning coffee with our librarian Gustav Svihus Borgersen and study advisors.
Tour of KiT, and assigned access cards and given access to studio areas
Time 13.00-15:00
Meeting with the course responsible.
Time 17:00-23:00: The Student association KiT: More information will follow.
Thursday 13th August
Time 09:00-11:00
Information about the study and questions to the academic advisors at KiT, Maria Aamand and Diana Lindbjerg.
Time 11:00-15:00
Gallery visit with the KiT student association
Time 18:00-23:00
KiT student association: : More information will follow.
Friday 14th August
Time 10.00-12.00
Seminar – Title and program to be announced.
Join buddy week from 11th of August
Join buddy week from 11th of August
Join Buddy week kick-off hosted by Studentersamfundet and get a social start of studies. All new students can participate.
Time: 14:00-17.00
Location: Studentersamfundet
Orientation Week for new international students
Orientation Week for new international students
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 Trondheim
How to get to Campus Solsiden
How to get to Campus Solsiden
Here you will find Campus Solsiden.
You can easily get to campus by public transport: Public transport in Trondheim (atb.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).
Learn Norwegian
Learn Norwegian
NTNU has various part-time classes to help you learn Norwegian as a second language, including a free online course.
Exchange students have the opportunity to take an intensive summer course from Monday, 3 August to Friday, 14 August. Registration is open from 16 June to 25 June 2026, and the exam is scheduled for 20 August 2026. Read more about the Norwegian summer course.
Timetable
Timetable
The timetable for each individual course may be found in the study plan; see the “Programme Structure” link on the programme page.
All Course timetables - If there is no timetable, please contact the department responsible for the course.
Special needs accommodation
Special needs accommodation
If you have any special needs, NTNU can provide several support services. Read more about the disability office.
Prevented from attending the start of your studies?
Prevented from attending the start of your studies?
We would like to hear from you if you will not be able to attend in the first days as a student at KiT. There will be much information and practical things happening during these days.
Contact: adm@kit.ntnu.no
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