Useful information

As an Exchange Student you have the same rights as local students. An identity card/student card will be issued on your first day at Queen Maud University College. You need a student identity card with a validation sticker from a Norwegian Higher Education Institution to get student discount on public transportation.

Your student ID also functions as your library card.

DMMH has a wireless network for all students, as well as a virtual private network (VPN) client for when you wish to use the library's online resources off campus.

For information about internet access at DMMH click here. Internet is included in your rent, and SiT has installed WiFi routers in each private rooms or apartments.

Itslearning is the electronic learning system for students at DMMH. This is where we post lecture notes, seminar schedules and practical information. We require that you check the information on itslearning frequently.

EU- and EEA-citizens do no not need to purchase a Norwegian sim-card or plan since the European Commission passed an act on the Digital Single Market. This means your national plan will cover the costs of roaming, calling, texting etc. according to the rates in your plan.

If you are from a country that is not covered by this act, you can purchase a plan either online or in different locations in Trondheim. There are, however, only two providers that have actual stores and those happen to be the most expensive ones. These are called Telenor and Telia.

Norway is a mostly cashless country. A majority of shops, restaurants and services accept debit or credit cards for payments. 

Please note that credit cards must have chip and pin code in order for you to be able to use it here. Contactless payment is also an option. 

The spoken language in Norway is Norwegian. There is no standard, formal way of speaking the language and you will find that people speak their local dialect with pride. The dialects may differ from the written language, which makes it a bit difficult to learn. However, most people will speak slower and more close to written Norwegian if they speak to someone new to the language.

Most Norwegians speak English fairly well, so it is easy to ask for help if you need.

Lectures in basic Norwegian are included in your programme. During your practical training in the kindergartens you will get plenty of opportunities to learn and practice Norwegian. It is expected that you try to speak Norwegian with the children, especially if you are in charge of some activities or projects. We recommend that you write down new words and phrases that you learn.

Before you start the practical training, you will meet the kindergarten tutors. Normally, the students introduce themselves to the tutors in Norwegian. If you want to get a head start of your Norwegian studies, we recommend that you download Duolingo or similar apps on your phone.