Studies and student life Increase in the number of applicants to NTNU 23,981 applicants have NTNU as their first choice for higher education in 2023. NTNU therefore keeps the position as the country´s most sought-after university. The number of applicants increases by 1.9 percent compared to last year. Studies and student life NTNU wants 200 student places for refugees NTNU wants to be allocated 200 temporary student places for Ukrainian refugees from this autumn onward.