Start of studies
Start of studies
Welcome as a new student at NTNU! Here you can see what happens during the first period of studies.
Start of studies 2023
Monday 14 August
Information and welcoming meeting
Time: 11:30
Location: G108
- Introduction to the study programme
- Mingling and lunch
- Meet the lecturers
Meet your fellow students and experience your first day as a student with your new friends.
Mandatory.
Matriculation ceremony – welcome ceremony for new students at NTNU
You and your fellow students walk together to the Matriculation ceremony
Time: 14.00
Location: Behind the main building
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 of studies. All new students can participate.
Time: 15:00
Location: Elgeseter Park
Student organization Abakus arranges the buddy week for 5 year programme Digital Infrastructure and Cyber Security. Here you will find information about, and registration to the arrangements made by the Student organization.
In order to join, you have to meet up on the Matriculation Ceremony, where you will be assigned a buddy group and receive further information. If you do not have the chance to meet up, please send and e-mail to arrkom@abakus.no to be assigned a buddy group.
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.
Transport
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).
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 the disability office.
Please contact the office as soon as possible if you need special accommodation throughout your studies.
For new international students
Register for courses, create a user account, connect to wireless network etc.