Many of the best pupils from Norwegian upper secondary schools apply for entrance to NTNU. Trondheim is regularly rated as the top university city in Norway on the basis of the university and the student activities.

In Trondheim, one person in six is a student and this is something that shapes everyday life.

Photo: NTNU Info./ Gorm Kallestad

The Student Society
The student union and the student organizations for subjects or interests and hobbies are two of the most important student activities. The student union is also the student society and acts like a magnet that brings students together to enjoy concerts, shows, its cafes, library, theatre, debates and bars to name just a few of the happenings.

50 000 visitors during UKA
The world's longest rag-week, UKA, is Norway's largest cultural arrangement. Concerts with international rock artists, theatre and the review show are some of the main events. UKA is also a chance for the students to give something back to the local residents. Children's theatre and an open day are regular activities that open up the university to the city.

The world's largest thematic student conference
The International Student Festival in Trondheim (ISFiT) is held every other year. The 2007 festival is called 'Global Boundaries' and will bring 450 student leaders from about 120 countries together for debates, discussion and build up a feeling of community. World figures often attend ISFiT and past speakers have included the Dalai Lama and two Nobel Prize Laureates.

Norway's largest sports association
Sporty students at NTNU can join Norway's largest sports association with over 8 000 members - NTNUI. This also has numerous log cabins in the surrounding woods and mountains.