Norsk versjon - Korona - Utveksling

Last updated: 03.12.2021

Student exchange and Covid

• Note that some institutions abroad require that exchange students are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (two doses + at least one booster dose). It is your own responsibility to check the requirements of the institution you wish to exchange to.
• NTNU requires students going on exchange to have
  • valid travel insurance that covers costs related to Covid-19.
  • See below for more information.
• Students are recommended to postpone all expenses related to planned exchange for as long as possible
• All students applying for exchange must have a Plan B for studies at NTNU. That is, a plan for which courses you will take in the event that exchange becomes impossible on short notice and you must remain at NTNU. This can in most cases be the subjects that are already in your study plan at NTNU for the semester you plan on going on exchange.
• Stay updated on the authorities' travel advice for the country you're traveling to.

Outbound exchange students:

• Must have travel insurance valid for the entire stay, which covers costs related to illness, including Covid-19.
• Are responsible for familiarizing themselves with what their insurance covers, and how this is affected by infection control measures in the country they intend to travel to. Health expenses will usually be covered. Students should check if medical evacuation is covered, and in what situations.
• Must try to secure themselves by buying flexible tickets, cancellation insurance etc. and check what their insurance provider will cover, as well as possibilities to get any expenses refunded.
• Should check what alternative insurance schemes cover - this may vary.

Change in infection situation

It is important to be prepared for possible changes in the infection situation of the individual country that may have consequences for your exchange:

• In the worst case, universities may cancel exchange.
• There may be a combination of physical and online education in your subjects.
• Measures to reduce infectionmay affect the possibilities for outward or inward travel and exchange visits. Remember that you will have to abide by the host country's infection control measures.