Quick Information
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Link | Apply via the official page |
| Official Source | https://www.ntnu.edu/studies/imp/how_to_apply |
Why Norwegian University of Science and Technology stands out
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology, known as NTNU, is Norway’s largest university for technology and science, based mainly in Trondheim. It offers more than 60 master’s programmes taught in English for international students, and its international master’s application guide sets out separate deadlines for applicants from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland and for applicants from inside those areas. The university states that it charges tuition fees for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, and that no scholarships cover tuition. Doctoral study is available across its faculties, normally taking three years of full-time study.
What you can study
International students can apply for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes. The main fields are engineering, computer science, natural sciences, medicine and health sciences, and architecture. More than 60 master’s programmes are taught in English. Doctoral programmes are offered across the faculties, including engineering, natural sciences, information technology and electrical engineering, and the humanities. Admission to a master’s programme requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with a grade C minimum.
International admissions
Applications are made through Søknadsweb. For international master’s programmes, applicants from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland apply from 1 November to 1 December 2026, while applicants from the EU, EEA and Switzerland apply from 1 February to 1 March 2027. Full steps are on the official international master’s how-to-apply page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do international students apply to NTNU?
Applications are made through Søknadsweb. Applicants from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland apply from 1 November to 1 December 2026, and applicants from the EU, EEA and Switzerland apply from 1 February to 1 March 2027.
What grades are needed for a master’s at NTNU?
Admission requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with a grade C minimum, according to the official how-to-apply page.
Do international students pay tuition at NTNU?
Yes. NTNU charges tuition fees for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, and no scholarships cover tuition. The amount is set per programme — check the official page for your programme.
Can I do a PhD at NTNU?
Yes. NTNU offers doctoral programmes across its faculties, normally taking three years of full-time study, with admission requiring a master’s degree or equivalent.