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Norwegian University Overview

Founded in 1996, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskaplige universitet (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Trondheim (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Trondelag. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Norges teknisk-naturvitenskaplige universitet (NTNU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskaplige universitet (NTNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 24 years old Norwegian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students’ past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NTNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Norwegian University ranking

country rank 2
world rank 210

Norwegian University ranking Identity

NameNorwegian University of Science and Technology
AcronymNTNU
Founded1996 Origins date back to 1760
MottoKnowledge for a better world
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Norwegian University Location

AddressNTNU
Trondheim
7491 Trondelag
Norway
Tel+47 73 59 50 00
Fax+47 73 59 53 10

Study Areas and Degree Levels

UndergraduatePostgraduate

 

 

 

 
Arts & Humanities 
Business & Social Sciences 
Language & Cultural 
Medicine & Health 
Engineering 
Science & Technology 

Yearly Tuition Range

UndergraduatePostgraduate
Local
students
0-1,000 US$
(0-750 Euro)
0-1,000 US$
(0-750 Euro)
International
students
0-1,000 US$
(0-750 Euro)
0-1,000 US$
(0-750 Euro)

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on students’ past academic record and grades
Admission RateNot reported
Admission OfficeNTNU
Trondheim 7491

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 20,000-24,999
Academic Staff Not reported
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Other
Campus Setting Suburban
Religious AffiliationNone

Facilities and Services

Library Yes 
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial AidsNot reported
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes
Academic CounselingNot reported
Career ServicesNot reported
Institutional HospitalNot reported

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation 

Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT)

Memberships and Affiliations

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER)

Social Media

 Facebook

Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s Facebook page for social networking 

 Twitter

Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s Twitter webpage for micro-blogging and news updates 

 LinkedIn

Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s LinkedIn profile for business and academic networking

 YouTube

Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s YouTube or Vimeo channel for videos 

 Instagram

Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s Instagram or Flickr account for photos

Financing

There are no tuition fees at NTNU

However, students do need to cover their own living expenses. 

Furthermore, all international students who are not citizens of EU/EEA/EFTA countries must be able to document that they have enough funding to live in Norway in order to be granted a student visa. Read more about documenting financing here. 


Stipends and loans for master´s degree students

NTNU does generally not offer any stipends/scholarships or loans. However, we recommend that you investigate if there are any funding opportunities yourself. Below are some possibilities that may be of relevance. Any specific scholarships offered by NTNU will be listed here.

  • Erasmus Mundus: scholarships for Eu-students
  • Anglo-Norse Society: £2,500 is awarded each year to the best qualified British citizen receiving admission to a master´s degree at NTNU. You do not need to apply. 
  • EU loans: Some EU countries offers its citizens favourable loans to help you finance a master degree in an Erasmus+ Programme country
  • NORPART MA Scholarships: NTNU offers five scholarships to students from Ethiopia who will pursue MPhil in childhood studies in the academic year 2020/21.

Master’s programmes in English


There are three types of English master’s degrees offered at NTNU:

International Master’s

International master’s degrees are programmes taught entirely in English where the student studies for two years at NTNU.


Erasmus+: Erasmus Mundus Master’s

A programme where the student takes part of his or her studies at NTNU and part of his or her studies at other partner institutions and is awarded a joint or double degree at the completion of the programme.


Joint Nordic Master’s

A programme where the student takes part of his or her studies at NTNU and part of his or her studies at a Nordic partner institution and is awarded a joint or double degree at the completion of the programme.


Continuing education

Open and in-house courses and programmes for continuing education and professional development


Do you have questions about your International Master’s Degree application?

A good starting point is our FAQ for prospective master’s students.

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