We are very much looking forward to welcoming our new students. 

In the welcome week you will receive important information about your studies. You will meet your fellow students, lecturers and the academic environment.

NB! There may be changes depending on current pandemic restrictions.

Monday 16th August

When: 12.00 PM
Where: Verkstedtekniske laboratorier, room 216 PUMA

• We watch the matriculation ceremony (NTNUs digital welcoming ceremony) together
• Information about the study programme
• Information from the student mentors
• Meeting with teacher and senior students

Tuesday 17th August

When: 08:30 - 09:30 GMT+2
Where: Digital - Link to the meeting will be sent out by e-mail in August.

• Welcome meeting for all new international students.

The Office of International Relations will organise a digital welcome meeting wishing students welcome to Norway and NTNU. There will be entertainment, greetings and tips and tricks. The session will be live-streamed  - a recording will be available.

When: 13:00 - 15:00 GMT+2
Where: Digital - Link to the meeting will be sent out by e-mail in August.

• Information meeting for new international master's students

The Office of International Relations will organize a digital information meeting and online Q&A about how to register for courses, exams and other practical NTNU matters. This session will be live-streamed - a recording will be available.

Find agenda and more information about the information meetings on the New international student website. 

"Get started"-day

When: 10:00-13:00 GMT+2
Where: Campus Gløshaugen

On August 17 a vast number of different student organizations will be present on campus at Gløshaugen, to showcase the variety of activities, causes and organizations you can engage in outside your studies at NTNU.

NTNU, and Trondheim in particular, is well-known for a vibrant and lively student community with a strong volunteerism spirit - as a result, there are literally hundreds of different associations, clubs, sports teams and organizations you can join in your free time, which is an excellent way to make friends.

Most of these will be present on campus on August 17. There will be stands outdoor where you can wander about and talk to representatives from any organization that catches your interest. Representatives from certain services at NTNU and Sit will also be present.

The Office of International Relations will give a presentation (on campus) in English on the various student associations and organizations available.

As a new student at Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety you will get a student mentor the first semester of your studies. The student mentor is a student from your study programme who will share their experience and assist you if you have any queries.

The student mentor will arrange social gatherings and give practical information in smaller groups that you are part of automatically.

You will be contacted by your student mentor after semester start.

Checklist and manage your stay

The Office of International Relations has a comprehensive checklist of what you need to do as a new international student at NTNU:

Checklist for new international students

You will also find an overview of what you need to do to prepare for your semester here at NTNU:

What you need to do as a new student

How to 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 in August. The course includes several day-trips in the surroundings of Trondheim, and a weekend-excursion to nearby mountains.

Course timetables - If  there is no timetable, please contact the department responsible for your course.

Several students may need special needs accommodation during their studies. It can be for shorter periods or throughout the whole course of study. 

For example, special needs accommodation can apply to different functional reductions, dyslexia or diagnosis that gives you challenges in your everyday life.

If you need special needs accommodation, we would like to get in touch with you as soon as possible after you have been admitted. 

Read more about special needs accommodation and do not hesitate to contact us.

The Covid-19 pandemic poses a number of challenges to students arriving from abroad. NTNU is continuously working to facilitate the reception of international students, even in these difficult times. 

Please refer to this page for updated information and guidelines. Here you will find all the information you as an international student need to travel to NTNU and Norway for the 2021 autumn semester.