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NITO Students

We work for your interests as a student and ensure that your voice is heard on important educational policy issues.

NITO Students is the student organization for bachelor's and master's students in engineering and technology.

As a member of NITO Students, you will be part of a nationwide and democratic organization with local branches at campuses with engineering and technology education all over Norway. We have been a driving force for students' rights since 1950 and are today the strongest educational policy voice for engineering and technology students in Norway.

As a member of NITO, you are part of Norway's largest organization for engineers and technologists with bachelor's, master's and higher degrees.

15,000+ student members 24 campuses

Our work for you as a student

NITO Students works actively to improve your study conditions and future opportunities. Among other things, we have:

  • Secured increased allocations in the national budget for equipment in technological education
  • Put the problem of dropout on the political agenda
  • Providing thousands of students with subject-relevant and career-enhancing courses
  • Influenced education policy through dialogue with ministries and politicians

We adopt our overall policy at our annual national meeting, where all the local branches are represented. The organization has its own board consisting of eight students who adopt hearings and political input based on the national meeting's decisions.

Read more about NITO's student policy

Commitment that adds value to your career

Getting involved as a student representative in NITO gives you valuable experience that makes you more attractive to future employers. As a student representative, you get:

  • Leadership experience and competence development
  • Networking and career opportunities
  • Opportunities for influencing

NITO at your place of study

NITO has local branches at 25 campuses. Expand your network, join our courses and events.

Find your local branch

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