NTNU is Norway’s largest university, with a main profile in science and technology. Established in its current form in 1996, its history dates back to 1760. NTNU is headquartered in Trondheim, with campuses in Gjøvik and Ålesund.
Address: Høgskoleringen 1, 7491 Trondheim, Norway
Engineering, Technology, Natural Sciences
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Marine Science, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
NTNU has a wide range of partnerships with both Norwegian and international companies and universities. It is a member of several international university networks, including CESAER and the Nordic Five Tech alliance and has a strategic cooperation with SINTEF.
Research:
NTNU’s research is focused on technology and the natural sciences, with strategic areas in sustainability, energy, oceans, and health. The university participates in over 600 EU Framework Programme projects and hosts numerous national research centers and over 100 laboratories.
Famous Alumnis:
Lars Onsager, Ivar Giaever, May-Britt Moser, Edvard Moser
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
8960
Current students***:
43550
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
45000
Pros
Largest university in Norway with a strong focus on technology and engineering, extensive research activities, and a robust international network.
Cons
The university’s multi-campus and multi-city structure can be a drawback for some, and its large size might feel impersonal.
Best For
Students looking for a top-tier, research-focused education in technology and engineering with extensive international connections.
- Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Innovation, Product Development, Renewable Energy, Research and Development, Robotics
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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