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NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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FAQ - INCOMING

I want to study at NTNU as an exchange student.
How do I proceed?

  • If you want to become an exchange student at NTNU, you have to fill in the application form on our website at http://www.intersek.ntnu.no/gjestestudenter/default.htm. The application deadline is 1 June for the Autumn semester, and 31 October for the Spring semester. After you have filled in the form and sent it electronically, you must print it, sign it and send it to us in the post with your transcripts. Course descriptions can be found on our website at http://www.intersek.ntnu.no/ECTSweb/index.htm

I want to study at NTNU as an undergraduate student.
How do I proceed?

  • If you want to study at NTNU as a regular student at undergraduate level, you have to learn Norwegian first, as knowledge of Norwegian is an admission requirement. We offer a one-year full-time course in Norwegian for students who would like to study at NTNU but lack knowledge of Norwegian. The course starts in August every year, and the application deadline is 1 December the year before you intend to start your studies. After you have passed the Norwegian course, you may continue to study at NTNU within your chosen field. You will find more information about this course on our website at http://www.ntnu.no/international/gry/norskkurs/html/ifus_1-year_full_time_program.html
    If you can document knowledge of Norwegian, you should apply through the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS) in Norway. You will find more information on their website at http://www.samordnaopptak.no/english, and the application deadline for applicants with a foreign education background is 1 March the same year you intend to start your studies.

I want to study at NTNU as a master’s student.
How do I proceed?

  • "NTNU is currently offering 27 international master's programmes. These programmes are open to applicants who have a bachelor's degree or equivalent within a relevant academic area according to the programme they are applying for. It is possible to apply for a loan and scholarship through the Quota Scheme for these programmes, if you are either employed or a student at one of NTNU's collaborating institutions in Africa, Asia, the Palestinian Areas or Central- and Eastern Europe. The NORAD Fellowship Programme has been faced out for admission in year 2007, and is replaced by the new NOMA programme. Please also see the siu website at http://siu.no for more information. All the programmes start in August, and there is no admission for the spring semester. For the Quota Scheme, the preliminary application deadline is 1 January 2007, and the final application deadline is 1 March 2007 for applicants who have passed through the preliminary screening. If you intend to apply as an applicant with Individual Funding, the application deadline is 1 March 2007."

I want to study at NTNU as a PhD student.
How do I proceed?

  • If you intend to come to NTNU as a PhD candidate, you are advised to contact the relevant Faculty directly. Please see our website on http://www.ntnu.no/faksent/index_e.php for a list of all faculties and departments at NTNU. You should also check our online notice board at http://innsida.ntnu.no/nettopp_index.php?kat=N_JOBB for a listing of vacant positions (including PhD grants and positions). There are no fixed deadlines for PhD applicants, and applications may be submitted at any time.

What is the application deadline to study at NTNU?

  • The application deadline varies according to which programme you intend to apply for.
    • Exchange students: 1 June for the Autumn semester, 31 October for the Spring semester. Architecture: 1 May for the Autumn semester.
    • IFUS applicants: 1 December the year before you intend to start your studies.
    • Applicants to our international master’s programmes:
      Quota Scheme: Preliminary application deadline: 1 January 2007
      Final application deadline: 1 March 2007
      Individual Funding: 1 March 2007
      Applicants with a Norwegian or Nordic Degree: 15 April 2007.
    • Applicants to Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS) in Norway: 1 March the same year that you intend to start your studies

Do you offer Norwegian courses?

  • Yes, we do. There are basically two different Norwegian courses offered at NTNU, an intensive summer course that lasts for 3-4 weeks, and a course that runs for the whole semester with an exam at the end of the course. The intensive summer course is mainly intended for exchange students who are coming to NTNU in the Autumn semester and need to obtain some knowledge of Norwegian first, whereas the semester course is intended for students/ employees at NTNU who are staying in Norway for some time. Everyone with a residence permit in Norway may apply for this course, however, and some places are reserved for applicants that are not connected to NTNU.
  • You can find more information about these courses on our website.

Who has to pay the SEVIS Fee?

  • See the following document

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Where do I find course descriptions (ECTS information)?

Where can I find practical information for may stay in Trondheim?

How do I get housing during my stay at NTNU?

When your application is accepted by the relevant academic group at NTNU, we will send you an accommodation reservation form. Once we have received your accommodation reservation form, a room will be booked for you at one of the student villages (Moholt or Steinan). This reservation is a binding agreement for you, which makes you responsible for paying the rent from a fixed date. No further confirmation will be sent out from the Office of International Relations once we have received your accommodation reservation form. You are guaranteed a room at the student village, provided that you have returned the reservation form to the Office of International Relations at least 2 months before your arrival. In case of any problems we will contact you.

Where do I find information about semester start and exam periods?

  • Information can be found here

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