All students are encouraged to take part in the preparatory course in programming. (Csound) For students without formal education in programming, this course is mandatory. 

You are automatically registered for this. The course schedule is Monday 11 through Thursday 14 August at room F308 in Fjordgata 1.

The sessions will start at 9 am every day and last until 3pm. On Monday Aug 11, you will be done in time to make the matriculation ceremony at Gløhaugen (see information below).

Please bring your own laptop.

Monday 11 August

Matriculation ceremony – welcome ceremony for new students at NTNU

Time: 14.00 

Location: Behind the main building at Gløshaugen

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.

Thursday 14 August - digital meeting for all students at IMU

When: Thursday 14 August 15:00-16:00
Who: All student at the Department of Music (IMU)
Where: Zoom (use this link)

A welcome from the Head of Department and useful information for the new school year

This meeting will be held in Norwegian

Friday 15 August

Meeting for new masterstudents at 09:15 in room F343

If you are a master student and are interested in joining the Buddy Week activities for new students, please contact the student society.

The student society for music technology is called Lydmurerlosjen:

• Lydmurerlosjen web page 
• Lydmurerlosjen Facebook page

Tuesday 12th August

Join Buddy week kick-off hosted by Studentersamfundet and get a social start of studies. All new students can participate

Time: 14:00

Location: Elgeseter Park

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

(PS! The activities during "Orientation Week for new students" are optional, and some of them might collide with mandatory meetings or activities at the Department of music. When in doubt, contact your student advisor.)

Public transport

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).

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. 

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