Healthcare
Healthcare for students
Healthcare for students
You have several options for healthcare services during your stay in Trondheim. Which ones you can access depends on whether you have a National identification number - check this page to see if you qualify.
Remember that you are required to have valid health insurance while in Norway. Read more about insurance here.
For a full overview of health services available to NTNU students, see the Health services page on Innsida.
Non-urgent medical appointments
Students who do not have (or cannot get) a National identification number can book an appointment at Øya legesenter in the Trondheim city center by calling (+47) 72 54 38 60 (press 9 for English menu, then press 2). Due to limited availability, it is recommended that you call as soon as they are open (Monday-Friday: 8-10:30 and 12:15-14:15).
For appointments outside of opening hours, call "Legevakt" (urgent treatment center) at 116 117.
Students who will get a personal physician, but haven't yet, can also book appointments here.
Note there is a nominal fee for medical expenses in Norway, around NOK 300–400 (or more),- per appointment.
Urgent medical appointments or Emergency
If you need urgent medical treatments, call "Legevakt" (urgent treatment center) at 116 117.
If you experience life-threatening or emergency situations, call 113 to reach the Emergency Medical Communication Centre, which coordinates the dispatch of emergency services.
Personal physician (Fastlege)
Students who have the National ID number (personnummer) are entitled to a personal physician, and should choose one as soon as possible. Those with a D number are not qualified to get a personal personal physician.
Note there is a nominal fee for medical expenses in Norway, around NOK 300–400 (or more),- per appointment.
Prescriptions and medication
Foreign prescriptions cannot be used in Norway. Students on prescription medication should therefore bring an adequate supply of their medication if staying less than six months. You should also check whether there are restrictions on how much of this medication you can bring into Norway. See the webpages of Norwegian Customs for detailed information.
Mental and sexual health
The Student Welfare Organization (Sit) has a multitude of free or low-cost health services available for students. This includes an on-campus sexual health clinic with free testing and confidential conversations. They also offer free conversations with counsellors about big and small challenges in life, as well individual and group therapy.
Trondheim also has dedicated Student Chaplains and a Student Humanist, who are available for all students, regardless of worldview or religon, to talk about whatever might be bothering you. Both the chaplains and humanist observe a duty of confidentiality.