Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim (NTNU)

Trondheim is 512 kms north from Oslo. But, someway it is quite central in Norway. Therefore it is quite easy to travel and visit most of the country from there. Moreover, NTNU has many agreements with other universities all around the world. Consequently, not only the life here is international but also it is a good start to get contacts or to spend a part of the studies in an other country.

Don't forget: your self-standing working and living skills, a good temathic 'english-yournaturallanguage' dictionary and also boots (even if you don't like hiking. It can snow a lot!), goretex raincoat, sleeping bag, kompass, snowboard, skis, customs (!), open mind, spirit of adventure... and maybe some wine or other spirit. This is a 'cruel high price' country, specially alcohol, tobacco, meat and benzine! You will find: Great academical resources, not stressed working enviroment and also wonderful crazy norwegian people, cozy 'kafes', hawaian parties in February, barbaques, student life, international enviroment, tolerance, exceptional breathless nature...

Take some Booze with you ;-) A bottle of Vodka costs 40 Bucks!!! It helps to make friends and to have fun ...

Quite far away and difficult to reach for most of the european countries. Very high level of the university. Local people quite strange

For me Norway was the discovery of a different and lovely way of life in constant contact with nature and peace. Nature there is so amazing. I´ll recommend everybody to do many cabin trips there. And also to visit the studenterhytta.