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
Monday 11 August
Faculty Information Meeting
Time: 09.30-10.15
Location: R8, Realfagbygget, Gløshaugen
- Welcome from the Faculty of Engineering
- Practical information about being a student at NTNU
Mandatory attendance.
Study Programme Information Meeting
Time: 10.30-13.00
Location: R41, Realfagbygget, Gløshaugen
Meet your fellow students and experience your first day as a student with your new friends.
- Welcome and presentation of the master's programme
- Presentation of subjects and research groups
Mandatory attendance.
Matriculation ceremony – welcome ceremony for all new students at NTNU
Time: 14.00
Location: Behind the main building, 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.
Join Buddy week kick-off hosted by Studentersamfundet and get a social start to your studies! All new students are welcome. There will be stalls from over 50 different organizations, a stage with performances, a food area offering various types of free food, and a seating area with benches and tables. This will be a big and fun celebration of student volunteerism and all it has to offer.
Location: Elgeseter Park
Time: 14-17
Student Association
Bunnsolid is the student association (linjeforening) of and for the students on the master's in Subsea Technology at NTNU.
The student association strive to improve the professional and social lives of the students. You can look them up on Instagram. Here you can find information about Buddy week.
During the Orientation Week (O-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.
For updated Programme and Locations: Orientation Week - NTNU in Trondheim
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 (App Store).
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.
Course timetables - If there is no timetable, please contact the department responsible for the course
If you have any special needs, NTNU can provide several support services. Read more about special needs accommodation.
For new students
Register for courses, create a user account, connect to the wireless network, and more.