1. Register for the semester, and pay the semester fee

   In August you will receive an email with ID number and PIN code, sent to the email address you registerede with when you applied. Use these to log in to Studentweb. Follow the instructions on how to register for the semester and pay the semester fee. International master's students must pay the semester fee even if they are not taking any courses. Incoming exchange students from NTNU partner institutions are exempt. 

2. Create your NTNU user account

   You can activate your NTNU user account when you have registered for the semester and payed the semester fee. The account is used to access NTNU systems, such as email, Office 365, Blackboard and Innsida. Shortly after activation, you will receive an e-mail with a link to a mandatory digital course in IT security.

3. Collect your physical student card

   Your student card serves as your ID card at NTNU as well as an access card to NTNUs' buildings, a library card at our libraries, and a printer access card. Learn more about how to order and collect your student card. You’ll also want to download your digital student ID. 

4. Register for courses and exams 

   Exchange students and master's programme students must register for courses and exams on Studentweb. The deadlines are September 15th and February 1st for the autumn and spring semesters, respectively. However, we strongly recommend you register as soon as possible. 

5. Read important messages from NTNU

   Innsida is your gateway to essential systems and helpful articles about the university and our services. Here you’ll find important messages and deadlines as well as information about your study progress and events at the university. You’ll receive any important information in your email as well.

6. Log in to Blackboard

   In Blackboard, you’ll find messages from your professor as well as lecture notes and course material. Download the Blackboard-app to get notifications about your courses. See our tips on how to plan your studies.  

7. Download software

   As a student at NTNU, you will gain access to helpful software for your studies. Here is a full list of software you can download. If you need IT support, contact Orakel support service. They will help you get started!

8. Gain access to our wireless network

   The wireless network at NTNU is called Eduroam. Eduroam is the best Wi-Fi available at NTNU. Read more about how to get access to Eduroam here. When you are logged on to Eduroam, you will also have access to literary searches and student recources. You cal also gain access to  NTNU systems off-campus by using a VPN.

9. Apply for accessibility provisions 

   If you have a disability, for example if you need course litterature as audiobooks, or extra time at exams, we would like to get in touch with you as soon as possible after you have recieved admissions to the university. You will need to document your disability, for example by way of a medical certificate from a doctor or psychologist. Read more about how you can apply for accessibility provisions.

Help

Questions regarding studies and courses: Read more about student guidance

To develop and maintain a good study environment, it is important that students report censurable conditions. Speak up if something is not right.