Language requirements and courses
English language requirements and courses
Degrees and courses taught in English
We require all international students to have a good command of English at an academic level and you may need to provide TOEFL/IELTS test scores. Please read NTNU's English requirements thoroughly to see if you are eligible to apply.
Degrees taught in Norwegian
If you wish to enrol in a degree taught in Norwegian, NTNU requires you to be proficient in English as well as Norwegian. Taking a norwegian language course while here is not sufficient to apply for a degree taught in norwegian.
Norwegian language courses
Living in Norway gives you an unparalleled opportunity to learn Norwegian. NTNU offers part-time classes to help you learn Norwegian as a second language.
Documenting English proficiency
Prospective students must document their English proficiency through a TOEFL/IELTS test, unless they meet one of the exemption criteria.
To determine whether you will need to document English proficiency, you can use our guide:
Guide for language documentation