Application procedures are quite different for students who DO and who DO NOT meet the Norwegian language requirements. If you DO NOT meet the Norwegian language requirements, you may be interested in the IFUS Programme.
The admission requirements for degree-seeking students who meet the Norwegian language requirements described above are given in the guide " Study at NTNU (pdf)".
In addition, except for citizens of the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, students in this category must submit documentation that they meet the English language requirements. A description of the ways to meet the English language requirements as well as exemptions from the requirement are given in Appendix 1 in the Study at NTNU (pdf) guide.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
The centralized application processing centre called UCAS, Universities and Colleges Admission Service (Samordnet opptak), processes most applications to undergraduate studies at Norwegian public institutions of higher education. A board appointed by the Ministry of Education and Research professionally administers UCAS, which is organized as a unit at the University of Oslo. In other words, all applications for admission must be sent to UCAS and NOT directly to NTNU. Applicants must meet the basic requirement for admission to Norwegian universities and the language requirements described above. It is only possible to apply once a year. The application deadline is 1 March for students with education from abroad. For those applying on the basis of education from a Nordic country, the application deadline is 15 April.
In general, admission to NTNU, especially in the fields of engineering, architecture, and medicine is highly competitive. Excellent grades are an essential prerequisite to secure a place. For these fields of study there are also special requirements in mathematics and physics.
Application forms are available directly from UCAS or from NTNU. The application process involves two steps:
Completing the preliminary application form indicating, among other things, which courses of study you are interested in and at which university/college. DO NOT SEND TRANSCRIPTS or other enclosures with this application form. Deadline for students educated outside Scandinavia: 1 March.
Students who meet the admission requirements will receive the final application form (omslagsark) from UCAS by 1 June (if you have not received this form by 1 June, contact UCAS at the latest by 10 June). You then return this form, along with your transcripts and letters of recommendation to NTNU (or the university/college you are applying to). Deadline for submission: 1 July.
Applicants will be notified by 25 July. Application via UCAS is based on the assumption that the student is currently residing in Norway. For students residing abroad the late notification date may cause a delay in obtaining a student residence permit.
In general the application deadline is June 1 and 15 November for the autumn and spring semesters, respectively. However, certain departments/programmes have different deadlines, so it is best to check the web site mentioned.
EXCEPTIONS:
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND ARTS (MASTER): Students who are interested in beginning graduate studies in the Social Sciences and Arts (master) should NOT apply through the UCAS. Graduate students who meet the admission and language requirements should apply directly to NTNU. Please use the application form found on the web site: Studweb. You may also contact Student Service, Dragvoll directly.
