Start of studies
Start of studies
Welcome to our new European Studies students!
Start of studies 2024
Monday 12 August
Matriculation ceremony – welcome ceremony for new students at NTNU
Time: 14.00
Location: Behind the main building
You will participate in this formal ceremony together with your buddy group. The ceremony will include musical performances, speeches and you will get a glimpse into life as a student at NTNU.
Shared bus transport to Gløshaugen campus for the matriculation ceremony. [Relevant for Trondheim - choose relevant campus:
Dragvoll: kl.12:30-14:00
Tuesday 13th August
Join Buddy week kick-off hosted by Studentersamfundet and get a social start of studies. All new students can participate
Time: 14:00
Location: Elgeseter Park
[informasjon fra 2023]
There will be an information meeting about the European studies program 14. August 12.15-14:00 Pm in D130
During the Orientation week, you will get to know NTNU, your city and other international students in fun ways, and learn everything you need to know to get started in Norway and settle in at NTNU. The Office of International Relations arranges the orientation week.
Orientation Week - NTNU in Trondheim
Public transport
You can easily get to campus by public transport:
Public transport in Trondheim (atb.no)
Find your way on campus
The MazeMap app will guide you to the different buildings and lecture rooms on campus.
Download the MazeMap app for Android (Google Play) and iPhone (AppStore).
NTNU has various part-time classes to help you learn Norwegian as a second language, including a free online course.
Exchange students can join a 3-week intensive summer course.
Course timetables - If there is no timetable, please contact the department responsible for the course
If you have any special needs, NTNU can provide several support services. Read more about the disability office.
Contact the student adviser for your programme of study if:
- You need special teaching arrangements
- You need extended deadlines for semester assignments/exercises
- You need a longer period to complete your study programme
Contact the Examinations Office if:
- You have questions about applying for special examination arrangements (to do this, you submit an application to the Examinations Office)
- You wonder how special examination arrangements take place in practice
Contact the Disability Office if:
- You have other needs, or things that you need to clarify. We are here for all students with different challenges in physical and mental health. Below, you can read about the services we offer: https://i.ntnu.no/tilrettelegging
For new international students
Register for courses, create a user account, connect to wireless network etc.