Do you have foreign education?

Do I need recognition?

Not all professions in Norway requires a recognition of foreign qualification. Find out if your qualifications from abroad needs to be recognized.

Education from outside of Norway

If you have education from outside of Norway (foreign education).

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Lists and databases

Regulated professions

Below is an overview of professions regulated by the Professional Qualifications Directive (2005/36/EU). If you wish to work in one of these professions, you need authorisation/recognition of your professional qualifications.

Recognition authorities

There are a number of competent authorities in Norway that recognise foreign education.

Higher education entrance qualification

The general basis for admission to universities and university colleges in Norway is called Higher Education Entrance Qualification. For applicants with foreign education, the requirements are specified in the GSU-list.

Маєте освіту з Україні?

На цій сторінці ми зібрали інформацію про те, як ви можете отримати визнання освіти з України. Тип визнання, який вам потрібен, залежить від того, яку освіту ви маєте і як ви плануєте її використовувати.

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