Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim
Trondelag , Norway | Private University
About Norwegian University of Science and Technology
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology is a public research university which was established in 1760. The main campus is located in Trondheim and the other two campuses are located in Gjøvik and Ålesund. The institute mainly specializes in technology and the natural sciences. Apart from science and technology, NTNU also offers various bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes in humanities, economics, medicine, social sciences, health sciences, architecture, educational sciences, entrepreneurship and aesthetic disciplines. NTNU Trondheim has various libraries associated with it which include Architecture and Civil Engineering Library, Medicine and Health Library, Dragvoll Library, Natural Science Library, Economics and Management Library, Tungasletta Library, Fine Art Library, Dora Library, Lysholm Library, Gunnerus Library, Marine Technology Library, Music Library, and Technology Library.
Norwegian University of Science and Technology Overview
- NTNU also deals with specific research areas which include NTNU Energy, NTNU Health, NTNU Oceans and NTNU Sustainability.
- NTNU Health helps in solving complex health challenges by developing tools for early and effective treatment.
- NTNU Energy aims to develop society and community by adopting renewable and sustainable energy.
- The NTNU Oceans aims to contribute towards Norway’s role for a sustainable ocean through its research activities.
- The NTNU Sustainability strategizes to remove the societal challenges by spreading new thinking and new knowledge.
- The Norwegian University of Science and Technology offers academic programmes across eight different faculties including Engineering, Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, Architecture and Design, Natural Sciences, Economics and Management, Medicine and Health Sciences, Social and Educational Sciences, Humanities.
- The NTNU University Museum also offers programmes across two departments including the Department of Archaeology and Cultural History, and Department of Natural History.
Norwegian University of Science and Technology Highlights
Norwegian University of Science and Technology Admission and Application
- For students applying to Norwegian University of Science and Technology, they need to login to the official website by creating their respective accounts.
- Registration forms are available on the official website and applicants must fill the forms for getting admissions.
- Also, all registration forms must be submitted after attaching requisite documents and paying the application fee.
- In addition to that, admission to certain programmes might also require exam scores or clearance of an interview.
- Candidates will get admissions based on the acceptance of application forms and other eligibility criteria.
Norwegian University of Science and Technology Eligibility
- Admissions are offered based on their academic backgrounds and other requirements like recommendation letters, curriculum vitae, transcripts, statement of purpose etc.
- For admissions to undergraduate programmes students need to clear their high school and acquire qualifying marks and for getting admissions to master programmes students are required to have eligible marks in their undergraduate programme from any recognised institute.
- Students also need to qualify language requirements by submitting their Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic) marks.
Norwegian University of Science and Technology Campus Facilities
Library
NTNU University Library was established in 1996 after the establishment of NTNU. NTNU’s library is considered as the oldest scientific library in Norway with 15 branch libraries in Trondheim, Ålesund and Gjøvik. The main objective of the library is to meet the academic, research and teaching requirements of students and teachers. Students can also borrow anything from the library which is free of charge for a duration of four weeks generally. Students need to have an ID card and must get their registration done at the library before borrowing any book or study material. Other additional services like copying and printing are also available free of cost for all the students and employees.