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Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Norway

Address: Høgskoleringen 1, 7491 Trondheim, Norway

Engineering, Technology, Natural Sciences

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.

Diplomas*:

Bachelor, Doctor, Master

Domains taught:

AI and Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Marine Science, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering

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

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*: 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 …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

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