NTNU Student Associations

Student Unions at NTNU

At NTNU, student unions—known as linjeforeninger—are student-run organizations dedicated to enhancing both the social and academic experiences of students within specific study programs. With over 100 such unions across various disciplines, they organize a wide range of activities, including orientation weeks, social events, academic seminars, and career networking opportunities. While exchange students aren't automatically affiliated with a particular union, you can explore their webpages to see which one aligns with your study program. Engaging with a linjeforening is a fantastic way to meet new people, participate in events, and immerse yourself in the local student culture.

Student Association	Buddy Groups for Exchange Students?	Orientation Week Accessibility	Events Throughout Semester	Additional Information
Høiskolens Chemikerforening	Yes, dedicated buddy program for 2‑year Master's and exchange students. Contacts: Celine Hansen and Khang Nguyen via [email protected].	Yes, open to exchange students in Chemical Engineering/Master's in Chemistry program. Registration form will be available later. Contacts: Celine Hansen and Khang Nguyen via [email protected].	Yes, exchange students can become members and access events through the website hc.ntnu.no. Contacts: [email protected] or [email protected].	Information will be sent to exchange students before summer, similar to last year's communication.
Hybrida	No	No; fadderperiode is only for I&IKT students. See details: hybrida.no/nystudent :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}	Yes—Hybrida hosts various events throughout the semester, including fadder activities like Teknostart, hyttetur, and student socials :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.	Linjeforening for I&IKT students. Contact info available on their site. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Delta	Yes, one buddy group for Master's and exchange students. Contact: Frida Karoline Rørvik Kyrkjebø via [email protected].	Yes, open to exchange students. Contact: Frida Karoline Rørvik Kyrkjebø via [email protected].	Yes, events throughout the year. Contact: Frida Karoline Rørvik Kyrkjebø via [email protected].	Detailed program for Orientation Week available at deltahouse.no.
EMIL	No dedicated groups for exchange students. Contact: [email protected].	Yes, open to exchange students. Contact: [email protected].	Yes, information on emilntnu.no. Contact: [email protected].	Opportunity for integration with Norwegian students, though not specifically tailored for exchange students.
Elektra	No, not relevant for Bachelor's students.	Not initially.	Not initially.	No cases of exchange students in our Bachelor's programs known.
TIHLDE	No exchange students.	No.	No.	Studies primarily consist of Bachelor's programs in Norwegian; the one Master's program is also not open to exchange students.
Vivas	No	Yes, information on vivasntnu.no. Contact: [email protected].	Yes, open to exchange students. Contact: [email protected].	Fully welcome at all low‑threshold events. Contact: [email protected].
STØH	No	No, not planned for exchange students.	Not organized by the buddy committee. Contact social responsibility/president in STØH board.	No specific offerings for exchange students.
Sct Omega Broderskab	Yes, shared buddy groups with exchange students. Contact: [email protected].	Yes, information on Facebook group "omega fadderperiode 2025" and on omega‑veven. Contact: [email protected].	Yes, events available on omega‑veven. Contact: [email protected].	All questions answered via email.
Abakus	No dedicated groups for exchange students.	No specific offerings for exchange students during the orientation period.	No specific offerings for exchange students.	Despite no tailored offerings, exchange students can contact [email protected] if interested in participating in events. Note that events are primarily conducted in Norwegian.
Timini	No	Yes, more information on timini.no. Contact: [email protected]. Yes for short‑term exchange students.	Contact: