English and Norwegian language requirements
Language requirements
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 and courses taught in Norwegian
If you wish to enrol in a degree (or take a course) taught in Norwegian, NTNU requires you to be proficient in both English and Norwegian. Taking a course to learn Norwegian (see below) while here is not sufficient to apply for a degree taught in norwegian.
Courses to learn Norwegian
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