Start of studies
Start of studies
Welcome as a new student at NTNU! Here you get information about what happens the first week of your studies.
Start of studies 2026
Start of studies and Matriculation: Monday, August 10 to Friday, August 14
Start of studies and Matriculation: Monday, August 10 to Friday, August 14
Monday, August 10
Matriculation
Mandatory attendance. If you are unable to attend, you must notify us via this form: Attendance and registration
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Room L140 at 1st floor in Lanterna, Campus Ålesund
- Welcome to NTNU
- Registration
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Room B332 at 3rd floor in Ankeret
- Lunch will be served at approximately 11:00. Allergy-friendly options will be available.
- Get to know your study program
- Meet fellow students, student association, FADDER and staff
Matriculation ceremony – welcome ceremony for new students at NTNU
Time: 12:45 PM - 14:00 PM
Location: Vrimla, the commen area at 1st floor in Ankeret, Campus Ålesund
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.
Tuesday, August 11
Volunteer Day
Time: 10:00 AM
- Get to know all the student volunteer organizations at NTNU in Ålesund
Wednesday, August 12
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Room Vrimla, the commen area at 1st floor in Ankeret
- Lab to lab
Join an engaging tour of the laboratories and simulators, with quiz and competitions. Prizes for the winning team. Cinnamon buns will be served at around 13:30 PM.
Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 14
Social activities
Join Buddy week
Join Buddy week
Join Buddy week and meet new friends from the first day of studies! All new students can participate.
See the programme on Buddy week web page.
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.
How to get to the campus area
How to get to the campus area
You can easily get to campus by public transport:
Public transport in Ålesund (frammr.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.
Timetable
Timetable
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.
For new international students
Register for courses, create a user account, connect to wireless network etc.