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Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim (NTNU)

Norges Teknisk Naturvitenskapelige Universitet, Høgskoleringen 1, 7034 Trondheim, Norway
3.86 / 5 based on 144 reviews.
Description:
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) was established on 1 January 1996. It replaces the University of Trondheim (UNIT), which included the Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH), the College of Arts and Science (AVH, formerly NLHT) and the distinguished Museum of Natural History and Archaeology.


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86% of students recommend
144 reviews
Housing
4.0/5
 All experiences (144)
Student life
4.2/5
 5 stars (18)
Academic
4.1/5
 4 stars (96)
Languages
4.1/5
 3 stars (30)
Expenses
2.9/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.3/5
 1 star (0)
“bring the Norwegian dictionary, it will be helpful.” Read Review
buoncompagni, Italy

144 reviews of Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim

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HOUSING    
by aralcalsi, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? freedom, cleaner roommates and nicer
Personal comments:
it depends on roommates
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Clément, Ecole des Mines de Nantes, Nantes, France
Computer Science/IT, Erasmus
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Samfundet, Tiger Tiger, Downtown
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ACADEMIC    
by mrcmrc, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
Indusrial Engineering, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
Decentralize ... and Debureaucracize

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by buoncompagni, Università degli Studi di Ancona, Ancona, Italy
Engineering, Mechanical, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Personal comments:
the communication has been quite easy because most people can speake english in Norway.
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EXPENSES    
by Pedro, Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, Portugal
Engineering, Technology, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Cost of living is expensive in Norway, especially luxury/drinks commodities.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
by gdasco, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy
Engineering, Computer, Erasmus exchange and Free Mover
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
The Internet was so fast
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Just go and enjoy!



FINAL COMMENTS

I've been two years in Trondheim, so I can't say bad things. The only period of difficulty is the winter, not for the weather, but mostly because of the light.
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