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NTNU has a main profile in science and technology, a variety of programmes of professional study, and great academic breadth that also includes the humanities, social sciences, economics, medicine, health sciences, educational science, architecture, entrepreneurship, art disciplines and artistic activities.

History

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is the largest university in Norway today, with a history dating back to 1910, and a tradition going back to 1767 and the Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters (DKNVS).

Education

The university offers several programmes of professional study and a broad academic curriculum in the natural sciences, social sciences, teacher education, humanities, medicine and health sciences, economics, finance and administration, as well as architecture and the arts.

Research

NTNU has four strategic areas of research:

  • NTNU Sustainability
  • NTNU Energy
  • NTNU Oceans
  • NTNU Health
NTNU’s research forms part of the ongoing activities through a variety of projects and programmes in addition to specialized centres.

Career

NTNU Career is the students career service. We offer courses, lectures and counselling in the areas: improvement of study and exam skills, increased awareness of competence and job applications. You can also search for collaboration with an employer for your thesis, as well as internships or jobs in our careers portal, NTNU Bridge.

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #151 Ranking
  • 2,376 Academic Staff
  • 35,400 Students
  • 2,832 Students (int'l)
  • 17,346 Students (female)

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Overview

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Scholarships

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
LIFE Scholarship
Need-based

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LIFE
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 NOK
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
NORAM Scholarships

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The Norway-America Association
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
19 Jun 2026
Scholarship Scheme set up with UiT, The Arctic University of Norway
Merit-based

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Anthem Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
Need-based

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Studybay
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7450 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
The Sapiente TECH Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Sapiente Education
Location not available

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Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 3.4% Norway
Top 10.7% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

Academic Ranking of World Universities

151

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
101 151 151

Best Global Universities Rankings

248

By U.S. News & World Report

Climbed 19 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
267 267 248

QS World University Rankings

267

By TopUniversities

Dropped 3 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
292 264 267

World University Rankings

301

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
301 301 301

Housing services

Normally, all students are allocated student housing in the spring semester. In the autumn semester, some students will have to find private housing: 

  • Most international master's degree students enrolled in a full degree (not exchange) at NTNU, are guaranteed student housing. However, master students living in Norway or one of the Nordic countries will not be considered for student housing. 
  • Exchange students from non-EU/non-EEA countries, who applied within the deadline (1 April/1 October), are guaranteed housing. Exchange students from EU/EEA/Switzerland are not guaranteed housing. Nordic students will not be considered for student housing in the autumn semester. 

Library services

NTNU University Library is a public scientific library, established in 1996 with the establishment of NTNU. The library, however, has roots back to the library of the Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Lettersfrom 1768 and is thus the oldest scientific library in Norway.

Campus life

Over the next ten years, all NTNU’s academic communities in Trondheim will be gathered from dispersed locations to a single campus in the area around Gløshaugen. The Norwegian State will fund new buildings totalling 92 000 square metres and modernization of up to 45 000 square metres of existing areas at NTNU.

Sports facilities

All students at NTNU can join NTNUI, which is Norway's largest and most diverse sports association. One of the most popular activities for international students is hiking or skiing to an NTNUI koie, which is a network of small cabins spread across the county of Trøndelag.

Student clubs

  • ESN (Erasmus Student Network)
  • AIESEC 
  • BEST 
  • IAESTE 
  • ISU 

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Norway Country
Trondheim City
#2 Branch Campus
Norway Country
Gjøvik City
#3 Branch Campus
Norway Country
Ålesund City

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Student Reviews & Awards

4.2

Based on 52 reviews

  • 5 Star
    22 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    23 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    5 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    1 Review
  • 1 Star
    1 Review

How Students Rated This University

  • Admission Process 4.0
  • Quality of Student Life 4.0
5/5

I want to teach Norway language in business

I be well but I want more experience in Europe language I thought Norway is best for me.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Mar 2025 - Nov 2030
Posted on Oct 2025
4/5

Inclusive NTNU Atmosphere

NTNU is one of the greatest universities in Norway with a great atmosphere. Never have I attended a school or university where inclusivity was such a high priority. One fifth of the cities population consists of students and it shows, as the entire city caters to students.

Posted by Bartosz
Studied from Sep 2024 - Jul 2026
Posted on Jul 2025
4/5

The Dragvoll campus is beautiful

What I would like to add is that the Dragvoll campus is some distance away from the other NTNU campuses. For me it is not a problem because there is a lot of beautiful nature around the campus. What I like best about this campus is that there is a slightly different architecture on the building. It has streets inside with a glass roof over the entire building. This is also what I liked least about the campus. The glass roof means that it is as cold inside as outside in winter, and that it is much warmer inside than outside in summer. In general, I am satisfied with my choice.

Posted by Aksel
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jul 2025
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