NTNU has the primary responsibility for higher education in technology in Norway and is the country's leading institution for training engineers. The university offers several professional programs and a wide range of subjects in natural sciences, social sciences, teacher education, humanities, medicine and health sciences, economic-administrative subjects, architecture, and art disciplines.

Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering - NTNU is located at NMK.

The Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering aims to be an international center for knowledge and innovation in maritime operations.

This includes education and research in the design of ships and ship equipment as well as the operation of ships. Maritime operations can be seen as an interplay between technology, human factors, and business. In many cases, it is at the interfaces between these areas that inspiration for innovation and new solutions can be found.

www.ntnu.no/alesund