This page describes how to apply for pre-approval of courses you plan to take while on exchange.

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Pre-approval of courses

1. If you are going on exchange, you must first apply for pre-approval of the courses you plan to take abroad. A pre-approval ensures that the courses you intend to take will be recognized as part of your degree at NTNU.
   
   Apply for pre-approval
    
2. You are responsible for finding suitable courses at the host institution. You will need the following information:
    
   1. Course titles and codes
   2. Course descriptions
   3. Credits per course
   4. Which compulsory NTNU courses, if any, these are meant to replace
   5. Any reading lists
       
3. Your department/faculty will assess your application, and you will receive a response from them.
    
4. If you change courses after arriving abroad, you must notify your student advisor to obtain new approval.
    
5. After completing your exchange, you must apply for final approval of the courses.
   
   Apply for final approval

Advice on course selection

1. Overlap and reduced credit recognition: Do not choose courses you have already taken or that overlap with courses you have previously completed. Doing so may result in reduced credit recognition when applying for final approval.
    
2. Credit requirements:
   1. You are required to complete the equivalent of 60 ECTS credits for a full academic year, or 30 ECTS for one semester abroad.
       
   2. In some countries, students may be registered as full-time even without a full academic workload. Being registered as a full-time student at the host institution is not sufficient to receive full credit recognition. This applies particularly to institutions in the USA, Canada, and South Africa, but may also apply to others.
       
3. You may have a language course approved as part of your exchange if the course:
    
   1. Is approved as part of your study programme at NTNU and does not exceed a total of 15 ECTS
   2. Includes an exam and formal assessment
   3. Is not taken at a private language school
      
      See Lånekassen’s website for language grant requirements:
      Lånekassen – Language Grant

Contact

Contact the Unit for International Relations

Contact your student advisor