Start of studies
Start of studies
Welcome to start of studies at NTNU 2026
Matriculation ceremony - 10 August
Matriculation ceremony - 10 August
Monday 10 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.
Orientation meeting for new master students - 15 August
Orientation meeting for new master students - 15 August
Thursday 13 August
Meeting for new masterstudents at 09:00 in room F343
Digital orientation meeting for all IMU students - 13 August
Digital orientation meeting for all IMU students - 13 August
Thursday 13 August - digital meeting for all students at IMU
When: Thursday 13 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
Preparatory course in programming - Week 34 (17-20 August)
Preparatory course in programming - Week 34 (17-20 August)
More info about this course to come.
You are automatically registered for this. The course schedule is Monday 17 through Thursday 20 August in Fjordgata 1 (room TBA).
Please bring your own laptop.
Buddy week
Buddy week
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:
Tuesday 11th August
Join Buddy week kick-off hosted by Studentersamfundet and get a social start of studies. All new students are welcome to participate
Time: 14:00
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
(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.)
How to get to the campus area
How to get to the campus area
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).
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 can join a 3-week intensive summer 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.
For new international students
Register for courses, create a user account, connect to wireless network etc.