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Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NTNU, Trondheim
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On exchange in Norway
The land of vikings, fjords, fårikål, mari sweaters, northern lights and black metal!
Costs
- Living: ± 23% higher than in Belgium
- Rent: ± 28% higher than in Belgium
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Did you know?
Hydroelectric power regularly accounts for more than 95% of total Norwegian power production!
University portrait
NTNU is a multi-disciplinary university with a strong profile in science and technology, and a focus on programmes of professional study. NTNU creates value -economic, cultural and social – and has a national role in developing the technological foundation for the future society. Through the competence in science and technology and interdisciplinary strengths, this university helps to solve complex problems. NTNU is an agenda setter for change processes and sustainable development, and it contributes to competitive business and industry as well as a capable public sector through collaboration in new practices, processes and products.
General information
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- Bachelor students take a fixed equivalent course package: more info
- Master students can compose their own course package. They can choose to take up courses with an equivalent content as at KU Leuven or they can choose to take complementary courses with a content that is not an offer at the KU Leuven.
- Conversion scale KU Leuven
Academic calendar
Important: this is a destination with an early start
The academic year is divided in 2 semester with exams after each period:
- Semester 1: end of August – end of November
- Semester 2: begin of January – begin of May
Language & requirements
Language of instruction:
- Norwegian
- English
Requirements:
For students taking courses in Norwegian: one of the following tests to provide evidence of Norwegian language proficiency:
- Norwegian for foreigners level 3
- The national Bergen Norwegian Language Test: test successfully completed
There are no specific language requirements for English for exchange students coming from EU / EER / EFTA countries but a minimum level B2, preferably C2, in English is recommended.
Former exchange students
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Contact
For specific questions about an exchange please contact the coordinator internationalisation of your study programme and/or the faculty coordinator internationalisation.
