Courses to learn Norwegian

Courses to learn Norwegian

NTNU has various part-time classes to help you learn Norwegian as a second language. Note that these classes are mainly for students and staff. You will not get a visa for the purpose of studying Norwegian at NTNU. 

Please note the early application deadlines. NTNU's Norwegian courses commonly have earlier deadline than ordinary courses. The 'Norwegian for foreigners' course has a deadline of 1 June for the Autumn semester and 1 November for the Spring semester. 

Courses offered online

Courses offered in Trondheim

  • Norwegian for foreigners (15 ECTS)
    One-semester courses at various levels, offered in the autumn and spring semester. Open to exchange and master's degree students, PhD, staff and others.
     
  • NORSK0500 Introduction to Norwegian language (7.5 ECTS)
    One-semester course at the introductory level (A1/A2 level), offered in the autumn and spring semester. Open to exchange students only.  
     
  • Norwegian intensive summer course (7.5 ECTS)
    Two-week intensive course at the introductory level (A1/A2 level). Open only to exchange students starting at NTNU in the Autumn semester. 

Courses offered in Ålesund

  • Norwegian for foreigners (7,5 and 15 ECTS)
    One-semester courses at various levels, offered in the autumn and spring semester. Open to exchange and master's degree students, PhD, staff and others.

Courses offered in Gjøvik

  • Norwegian for foreigners (7,5 and 15 ECTS)
    One-semester courses at various levels, offered in the autumn and spring semester. Open to exchange and master's degree students, PhD, staff and others.