Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NTNU

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is a non-profit public educational institution. The foundation date of the institution is 1968, but the university in its modern structure was formed on the basis of the merger of several technical colleges and research centers in 1996. Under the auspices of NTNU in 2016, colleges of cities such as Sør-Trøndelag, Gjovik, Ny-Ålesund were united.

At present, up to 24,000 students can study at the same time, for which 1,767 specialists teach. Thanks to the high quality of teaching, the university is considered one of the best technical schools in Scandinavia. Among the students - 13% are foreigners.

Everyday life, scientific activity of the institution and its main events are covered on the official university website, as well as in social networks. There is also a mobile application for navigating around the campus, getting information about the schedule of classes, events, conferences and other news of the school. This saves students time and makes it easier to find the right data.

Leading position in the ratings of the university occupy the educational areas of cybernetics, engineering and innovative technologies. It is the education of specialists in technical specialties that is a priority here. Also the special position is occupied also by faculty of medicine on which not only highly skilled doctors are educated, but also perfectly teach nursing. High academic rating is given to the faculties of natural sciences, mathematics and marine affairs. In this educational institution you can also get education in the field of fine arts, music, journalism.

The research direction is one of the priorities in NTNU. Large-scale research in the fields of engineering, political science and architecture is conducted in the laboratories and specialized centers of the university. The results of research activities are published in world journals.

Annually, the University hosts the "Career Day". This is an opportunity to realize your project in a partner company and prove yourself with the best hand before future employers. This allows you to establish contact with companies of interest to them in the process of education.

The structure of the university is not very compact. The main core of the university is located in the city of Trondheim (Norway), and its numerous branches are located in neighboring cities.

The main classes take place in three campuses, located nearby, but sometimes the classes are held in buildings located in different parts of the city. The main campus of the university located in Trondheim is considered the best in Norway. Not far from this campus is the Norwegian Sea. At the disposal of students studying here:

• Libraries;
• Botanical Garden;
• mountain-skiing base;
• fitness centers;
• hostels;
• cozy cafes, buffets and cafes;
• reading rooms;
• informal learning facilities;
• laboratory research centers.

The second campus of the university is located in the town of Gjovik. Its training buildings are located compactly, all within walking distance.

The third campus is located in the city of Niu-Alesund. This is a picturesque area, in the west of Norway, famous for its fjords, mountain scenery, beautiful coast.

The Norwegian University of Natural and Technical Sciences provides an equal opportunity to enroll for all applicants, regardless of gender, citizenship or religious beliefs.

Admission is based on academic achievement. For foreign applicants, special requirements are put forward:

• All documents must be translated into English or Norwegian and notarized. Also translation into Finnish or Swedish is allowed.
• Providing a document on passing the test for knowledge of Norwegian and English. The type of test and the allowable lower threshold of the score are set out on the official website.
• The bank account has a confirmed minimum amount of € 10,950.
• Providing a complete package of documents.

The application package should include:

• Certificate of secondary education for bachelors, bachelor's degree for masters and a master's degree for doctors;
• Copy of passport page with photo;
• Motivation letter, which requires most European and American universities. In this letter, the entrant must state the motivation for his admission to this institution;
• Summary.

The beginning of reception of documents - from the beginning of August. The deadline for submission of documents for applicants for the bachelor's program is April 1, and for applicants to the master's program on December 1.

How much is tuition fee in NTNU

For tuition at the university, the fee is not charged, since the education in it is completely free. But future students need to consider that it will take about € 11,000 to stay in the student hostel, as well as paying for teaching materials, travel, meals, fitness and sports, etc. If desired, students can rent accommodation outside the campus.

Scholarships to foreign students are not granted, since there is no scholarship fund at the university. But there is an opportunity to receive grants and scholarships for internships abroad. This ensures participation in the Erasmus Plus program.

Famous graduates and teachers of NTNU

Among the graduates and teachers of the university there are several Nobel Prize laureates, which testifies to the high quality of education and scientific activity in this educational institution. In 2014, university professor John Michael O'Keefe was awarded the Nobel Prize for his discoveries in the field of studying the functions of the human brain related to locating. In the same year, the Nobel Prize for the discovery in the field of physiology and medicine was received by Professor of Neuroscience Mai-Britt Moser. Another winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics was graduate Aivar Jayever. He was awarded for studying tunnel phenomena in semiconductors.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision