Norwegian University of Science and Technology
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology

(NTNU)

🇳🇴 Norway / Trøndelag / Trondheim
Public Est. 1996

About

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology is a public research university in Norway and the largest in terms of enrollment. The university's headquarters is located in Trondheim, with regional campuses in Gjøvik and Ålesund.

Ranking Overview

Ranking Snapshot

Ranked Top 248 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems

US News #248 (2026)
QS #264 (2027)

Ranked in 66 subject rankings

QS QS World University Rankings
# 264
3
49.6
2027
THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings
# 301–350
51.6
2026
ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities
Not Ranked
US News U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
# =248
19
61.1
2026

Key Facts

Students
38,384
Student-Staff Ratio
15.0 : 1
Int'l Students
9%
Female : Male
51 : 49
Staff
7,401

Historical Trend

Longitudinal View
QS QS
THE THE
US News US News
1 51 101 151 201 251 301 351 401 451 500 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Rank
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Score:

Top Subjects

Best-performing areas
22
Petroleum Engineering
Top 50
24
Mechanical Engineering
Top 50
=39
Mineral & Mining Engineering
Top 50
=46
Civil Engineering
Top 50
51-100
Civil & Structural Engineering
Top 100
54
Marine and Freshwater Biology
Top 100
70
Engineering
Top 100
=73
Green and Sustainable Science and Technology
Top 100
=79
Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering
Top 100
86
Materials Science
Top 100
88
Environment/Ecology
Top 100
=93
Ecology
Top 100
94
Education and Educational Research
Top 100
=95
Chemical Engineering
Top 100
=97
Engineering & Technology
Top 100

Subject Rankings

Detailed breakdown

QS

34 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Petroleum Engineering 22 71.7 2026
Mineral & Mining Engineering =39 69.5 2026
Civil & Structural Engineering 51-100 - 2026
Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering =79 72.9 2026
Materials Science 86 74.4 2026
Chemical Engineering =95 71.4 2026
Electrical & Electronic Engineering =99 71.2 2026
Environmental Sciences =100 76.3 2026
Architecture 101-150 - 2026
Data Science 101-200 - 2026
Earth & Marine Sciences 101-150 - 2026
Sports-Related Subjects 101-150 - 2026
Engineering & Technology =117 73.8 2026
Nursing 151-225 - 2026
Geology 151-200 - 2026
Geophysics 151-200 - 2026
Mathematics 151-200 - 2026
Archaeology 201-240 - 2023
Art & Design 201-300 - 2026
Computer Science 201-250 - 2026
Psychology 201-250 - 2026
Geography 201-250 - 2025
Natural Sciences =220 70.2 2026
Biological Sciences 251-300 - 2026
Chemistry 251-300 - 2026
Physics & Astronomy 251-300 - 2026
Education & Training 251-300 - 2026
Life Sciences & Medicine =274 64.8 2026
Medicine 301-350 - 2026
Politics 301-400 - 2026
Business & Management Studies 351-400 - 2026
Arts & Humanities 401-450 - 2026
Social Sciences & Management 401-450 - 2026
Economics & Econometrics 451-500 - 2026

THE

10 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Engineering & Technology =97 60.5 2026
Computer Science 176–200 49.5 2026
Life Sciences 176–200 52.5 2026
Social Sciences 201–250 44.4 2026
Business & Economics 201–250 44.9 2026
Physical Sciences 251–300 47.7 2026
Education & Training 251–300 40.6 2026
Arts & Humanities 251–300 35.4 2026
Clinical & Health 301–400 40.1 2026
Psychology 301–400 38.3 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ranking of Norwegian University of Science and Technology?

Norwegian University of Science and Technology's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 264, THE Rank 301–350, US News Rank =248.

When was Norwegian University of Science and Technology founded?

Norwegian University of Science and Technology was founded in 1996.

What are the top subjects at Norwegian University of Science and Technology?

Top subjects at Norwegian University of Science and Technology include: Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mineral & Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil & Structural Engineering.

Where is Norwegian University of Science and Technology located?

Norwegian University of Science and Technology is located in Trondheim, Norway.