Updating pages on foreign education
We are updating the pages about the recognition of foreign education. Some of the content may be incomplete.
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.
