Study environment

Being a student in Trondheim

​​​​​​Trondheim is known for its good student and study environment and has been elected Norway’s best student city several times. The number of inhabitants in Trondheim exceeds 200,000 and its 37,000 students clearly leave their mark on the city. Studentersamfundet (the students’ association) functions as a base for many students. Whatever you like to do in your leisure, you will no doubt find something to participate in.

As a master’s degree student in Trondheim, you will have close interaction with staff and researchers and be part of an excellent international and multi-cultural research environment.

Student academic committee: The name of the student academic committee for the informatics students in Trondheim is Online. The student academic committee is working to improve the student environment through social activities, academic competence, and contact with business and industry.

Being a student in Gjøvik

Gjøvik is a picturesque town on the shores of Lake Mjøsa (Norway’s largest lake), with quick and convenient access to the Oslo region. Students make up around ten percent of the population and leave a clear mark on Gjøvik’s culture and lifestyle. NTNU Gjøvik primarily serves the Innlandet region (e.g., Lillehammer, Raufoss) and the greater Oslo area, where many of our graduates work across a wide range of industries. The Gjøvik campus is particularly known for its expertise at the intersection of computer science, cybersecurity, and health sciences, enabling students to develop a tailored professional profile through a variety of specialized and interdisciplinary study programs.

Student academic committee: As a computer science and informatics student in Gjøvik, you will be part of the student association LOGIN that actively supports your study by providing opportunities for extracurricular skill and knowledge development (e.g., hackathons, tutorials, competitions), but also help prepare your professional career via career events and industry talks, as well as sponsoring social activities such as Christmas parties and regular social activities (e.g., game nights).