Start of studies - Biology and Sustainability - Master's Programme
Start of studies
Welcome as a new student at NTNU! Here you can see what happens during the first period of study.
Start of studies at NTNU 2026
Mon 10.08: Matriculation ceremony (highly recommended)
Mon 10.08: Matriculation ceremony (highly recommended)
Matriculation ceremony for all new students
The ceremony will include musical performances, speeches and you will get a glimpse into life as a student at NTNU.
Time: 14.00 (2 PM)
Location: Behind the main building
Optional, but highly recommended
Tue 11.08 - Fri 14.08: Orientation Week for international students and social activities for all (highly recommended)
Tue 11.08 - Fri 14.08: Orientation Week for international students and social activities for all (highly recommended)
Orientation week for 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
Optional attendance
"Fadderuke" kick-off for all new students
Join "fadderuke" kick-off hosted by Studentersamfundet and get a social start of studies. All new students can participate.
Time: Tuesday August 11th, from 14:00 (2 PM)
Location: Studentersamfundet
Optional attendance
Thu 13.08: Faculty welcome and programme orientation (mandatory)
Thu 13.08: Faculty welcome and programme orientation (mandatory)
The Faculty of Natural Sciences is excited to welcome you as a new student!
Welcome ceremony
Welcome ceremony by the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
Time: 12.00 (noon)
Location: R1 – Realfagbygget, Campus Gløshaugen
Obligatory attendance
Orientation meeting with your study programme
Orientation meeting with the Master in Biology and Sustainability programme.
Time: 13.00-15.00 (1PM to 3PM)
Location: R22, Realfagbygget
Obligatory attendance
Here you will also meet your student association, Volvox og alkymisten. Sign up in advance for more information and join with other master students. For more information, see “Your buddies and your student association” below.
Fri 14.08: Health, safety and environment course (mandatory)
Fri 14.08: Health, safety and environment course (mandatory)
Health, safety and environment course
In-person training in health, safety and environment is mandatory for all students at the Faculty of Natural Sciences. You will not be able to access to any of NTNUs laboratories prior to the completion of this course.
Time: 10.45 (10.45 AM) - 13.00 (1.00 PM)
Location: Outside of Realfagbygget, south side.
Obligatory attendance
The course is taught in English.
In August you will receive an email with ID number and PIN code, sent to the email address you registered with when you applied. Use these to log in to Studentweb. Follow the instructions on how to register for the semester and pay the semester fee.
To follow this course, you must register in Studentweb, course code HMS0003. You must register both for exam and for teaching.
For more details and information on the HSE-trainings please refer to this webpage.
Mon 17.08 - Fri 21.08: How to do science (mandatory)
Mon 17.08 - Fri 21.08: How to do science (mandatory)
5-day intro-course on How to do science
All masters students with fields related to biology must complete the 5-day intro-course How to do science. This is a seminar series to motivate and prepare you for your masters studies. It will include talks by our professors, project work and an opportunity to meet some of the 2nd year masters students.
In August you will receive an email with ID number and PIN code, sent to the email address you registered with when you applied. Use these to log in to Studentweb. Follow the instructions on how to register for the semester and pay the semester fee.
Remember to register for both teaching and the exam in BI3086 How to do Science before Monday 17.08 in Studentweb.
How to do Science starts Monday 17.08 at 08.15
Location: Campus Kalvskinnet, Akrinn, Room U201
Mandatory attendance
Your buddies and your student association
Your buddies and your student association
Meet your buddies
The buddies at the Faculty of Natural Sciences (NV) help new 2-year master students get to know NTNU. The buddies are two master students who work as buddies and they will arrange several information meetings and social activities to help you get to know other students and get familiar with NTNUs websites, campuses, Trondheim, etc.
Do you have questions regarding start of studies, coming to Trondheim etc.? You can ask in the Facebook group or send the buddies an e-mail: buddy@nv.ntnu.no
Your student association
A lot of the social and academic life at NTNU revolves around special student association which in Norwegian are called linjeforeninger (literally "area-of-study-associations").
Your student association is called Volvox & Alkymisten and will hold a welcome week ("Fadderuka") filled with social events to help you adapt to student life in Trondheim. Sign up in advance for more information and join with other Master students!
How to get to campus
How to get to campus
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.
Do you wish to get a head start on your studies at NTNU and learn basic everyday Norwegian and basic Norwegian grammar? Sign up for the introduction to Norwegian summer course (NORSK0501) in weeks 32 and 33 (from Monday 3 August to Friday 14 August) 2026 at campus Dragvoll in Trondheim. The course can be combined with activities in NTNU’s Orientation Week in week 33. Learn more here.
Timetable
Timetable
Course timetables - If there is no timetable, please contact the department responsible for the course
Special needs accommodation
Special needs accommodation
Many students are in need of adaptations during the course of their studies, for shorter or longer periods of time. If you have any kind of special needs, we would love to help you with adaptations to ensure your study is as successful as possible.
Special needs students or students with disabilities can also get help with individual accommodations.
For more information about who to contact, deadlines, the various support services, courses, groups and adaptation possibilities at NTNU, please refer to this page.
For new students
Register for courses, create a user account, connect to the wireless network, and more.