Norwegian language courses at NTNU

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The following pages contain information regarding NTNU’s fulltime and part-time offer in Norwegian as a Second Language.

Our full-time program is called the IFUS program and admits 20 students each fall. The program is primarily intended for applicants directly from abroad. The course is intended for students who are going in to regular studies at NTNU that are taught in Norwegian.

Our part-time program in Norwegian as a Second Language admits about 180 students each semester. It offers courses on four different levels. Level 3 fulfills the Norwegian language requirement for admission at NTNU and most studies at other universities and colleges.

• Norwegian as a Second Language (Trinndelt)
  Semester courses for students, staff, doctoral students, guest lecturers and scholarship holders at NTNU. *
• Introductory Programme in Norwegian Language for International Students (IFUS) and Regular Students
  A one-year course for international students who satisfy the academic and English language admission requirements, but have no previous knowledge of Norwegian language.
• "Survival course in Norwegian" for exchange students
  The course, which is of 24 hours duration, will last for 4 weeks. Lectures will be given 3 hours twice a week.
• Norwegian intensive summer course for exchange students
  A four-week intensive course especially designed for exchange students (SOCRATES; LEONARDO) who want to attend regular courses at NTNU.
• Language courses offered to non-NTNU students/visitors .

Summary

Course	Duration	Students/ Int. stud.	Exchange Students	Staff/PhD Fellows *	Others	Mer info
IFUS	10 months	x
Norwegian as 2nd lang. (4-levels)	semester	x		x	x
Survival	4 weeks		x
Summer	4 weeks		x
For "non-NTNU-students / visitors "	varies				x

Links and Resources

• ILPC scholarships for Socrates students in Norway
  ILPC - Intensive Language Preparation Course
• Norwegian language resources on the Internet
  Helpful links for Norwegian language learners.
• Medvoice - Web based Norwegian language course for students in medicine
• Language Café in Trondheim
  Play New Amigos and learn either Norwegian, French, Spanish or German